Mrsa and superbugs articles
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MRSA outbreakt at Almere hospital's baby ward
An outbreak of the MRSA bacteria at the Flevoziekenhuis has infected three babies and three healthcare workers. The discovery prompted the hospital to stop admitting babies in the neonatal department at the Almere medical facility for the time being, the hospital said on Thursday.MRSA is a type of antibiotic resistant staph bacteria that can be serious for people with a weaker immune system. The infection can lead to boils, impetigo, or more serious problems, like sepsis, bone infections, or...
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Hospital in Almere closes neonatal unit over MRSA infections
The Flevoziekenhuis in Almere has closed its neonatal unit until further notice following six cases of MRSA infection. Three babies and three hospital care workers were found to have the infection which can be dangerous to premature or ill babies. Emergency child births can still go ahead, the hospital said. Hospital staff are being tested for MRSA and cleaning has been intensified, local broadcaster Omroep Flevoland reported. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas or MRSA is usually found...
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Huge number of deaths linked to superbugs can be avoided, say experts
Models suggest deaths in poorer countries could be cut by 18% – or about 750,000 a year – with preventive measuresEvery year 750,000 deaths linked to drug-resistant superbugs could be prevented through better access to clean water and sanitation, infection control and childhood vaccinations, research suggests.Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is a huge global challenge, with the evolution of drug-resistant superbugs, driven by factors including inappropriate and excessive antibiotic use, raising...