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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a type of staph that can be resistant to several antibiotics. The agency cautions that anyone can get a MRSA infection or carry MRSA. The risks increase for those with hospitalizations or nursing home stays, skin-to-skin contact with others, and exposure to crowded or unhygienic places. ...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes work-related asthma as asthma triggered by exposures at work. The agency reports that there are over 300 known substances in the workplace that can cause or worsen asthma. Symptoms of work-related asthma are the same as those for non-work-related asthma, and may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there are an estimated 450,000 cases of shigellosis, an infection caused by Shigella bacteria, in the United States each year. Unfortunately, a growing number of these infections involve drug-resistant Shigella. The four species of Shigella listed by the CDC include: Shigella sonnei (the most common species in the United States) ...
Klebsiella is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a type of gram-negative bacteria that can cause different types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). These include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis. Klebsiella are normally found in the human intestines (where they do not cause disease), and also in human ...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is described by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria. Staph, which is commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people, can sometimes cause infections, but most of these skin infections are minor. With MRSA, which is staph that is resistant to an ...
RTI Group, a global leader in Quality Assurance (QA) of X-ray imaging, proudly announces a landmark year marked by exceptional financial performance, significant market expansion, and strategic innovations. The company exceeded its revenue target, achieving over 125 million SEK in 2024, representing a remarkable growth of more than 20 percent compared to the previous ...
In this free webinar, learn about the importance of early glycan screening for ensuring biologic quality, and how automation reduces time-to-insight and improves workflow efficiency. The featured speakers will share real-world applications and results from glycan screening success. Attendees will learn how to integrate automated glycan profiling into cell line development (CLD) labs. Early ...
According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, 82 million households in the United States own a pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality issues associated with pet odors and allergens. Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet ...
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) has been championed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology since 1986. The annual event highlights the importance of infection prevention professionals and their efforts and control practices. These are crucial tasks as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that on any given day, about 1 in ...
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report published on October 3, 2024, linked Burkholderia multivorans infections to ice machines in multiple healthcare facilities in the western United States. This post summarizes key findings, implications, and recommended practices for healthcare providers to ensure patient ...
These are crucial tasks as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that on any given day, about 1 in 31 patients receiving care in a hospital has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). For nursing home residents, CDC shares that about 1 in 43 has at least one infection in association with their healthcare. ...
Strategies listed by the CDC to achieve this include: · Ensuring existing HVAC systems are providing outdoor air in accordance with ventilation design codes · Considering ventilation design and/or enhancements when remodeling or constructing new buildings to optimize clean air · Opening windows, when doing so does not create a safety ...
Acinetobacter is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment. While there are many types, the most frequent cause of infections in humans is Acinetobacter baumannii. Infections of the blood, urinary tract, and lungs, or in wounds in other parts of the body can all be caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. It can also ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 19% of children, and just over 25% of adults, have a seasonal allergy. These allergies can be a significant problem for some people, including during the hot summer months. High levels of airborne mold and pollen during the summer months can be an issue for people working or enjoying the outdoors. These same allergens and ...
Almost anyone with a weakened or suppressed immune system could be at a heightened risk of developing an invasive mold infection (IMI). Two of the most common IMIs include invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that IMIs can occur days to weeks after exposure to fungi that live in the environment. The agency goes so far as to ...
In this free webinar, learn about the challenges in maintaining reliability, reproducibility and consistency in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) cultures. Attendees will be introduced to a novel cell line restoration method supported by high-throughput single-cell cloning technologies. The featured speakers will explore the different types of quality control (QC) required for iPSCs with a ...
The agency also cautions that while most cases of mucormycosis are sporadic, outbreaks have occurred. In healthcare settings, CDC reports that it can be difficult to determine whether mucormycosis is healthcare-associated or whether the infections were acquired somewhere else. ...
What is Happening in the Red Sea? We are writing to keep you informed on the crisis occurring in the Red Sea and update you on how your business could be impacted. Over the last few months, multiple attacks have been carried out against large cargo vessels in the Red Sea. Earlier in March, a Houthi missile struck a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, killing three of its crew members and ...
The agency reported people working in construction had a higher risk of getting the infection. Other occupations at elevated risk include those involved with demolition and renovation work, farmers, landscapers, and bridge workers to name a ...
“Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) due to Aspergillus are also associated with exposure to dust from building renovations and construction. Like many other types of mold, Aspergillus can also act as an allergen, respiratory irritant and even an asthma trigger for some ...