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Vibrio vulnificus Discussed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about issues that may impact their health. Their latest educational video discusses health issues associated with Vibrio vulnificus. Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium in the same family as those that cause cholera. It normally lives in warm seawater and can cause ...
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Identifying Concerns Associated with Exposures to Elevated Levels of Indoor Mold
Mold is a natural part of the environment and people breathe it on a daily basis, but exposure to elevated levels of mold in the air in homes, schools or work environments can lead to indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and potential exposure concerns. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares the following about exposure to mold: Exposure to damp and moldy environments ...
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Exposure to Pigeons may lead to Fungal Infections in Humans
Cryptococcosis is the disease caused by the fungus known as Cryptococcus. Cryptococcus is a fungus that is found in the soil, usually in association with bird droppings. The major species of Cryptococcus that causes illness in human is Cryptococcus neoformans, which is found worldwide. Another less common species, that can also cause disease in humans, is Cryptococcus gattii. Since 1999, ...
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Deadly Fungal Diseases Spread by Birds
Cryptococcosis is a potentially deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus fungi. The major species of Cryptococcus that causes illness in humans is Cryptococcus neoformans, which is found worldwide. Since 1999, C. gattii, which can also cause infections, has also been found in regions of the Pacific Northwest. C. neoformans typically infects immune-compromised persons. Most people in the United ...
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Healthcare Facilities need to be Aware of Microbial Pathogens
Countless people live productive and fulfilling lives with immune systems that are weakened due to inherited genetic defects, physical conditions, illnesses, past medical procedures or because of prescription drugs taken for various reasons. These individuals need to be especially aware of common microbial pathogens that are often found all around us. These pathogens may include various ...
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Nearly 50,000 Mattresses Sold at Costco Recalled due to the Risk of Possible Mold Exposure
Tens of thousands of mattresses that were sold exclusively at Costco stores have been recalled due to the risk of possible mold exposure. Manufacturer FXI Inc. initially announced the recall of Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch mattresses and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch mattresses in June and issued a joint press release with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday. According to FXI, the ...
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European research effort FUMINOMICS tackles dangerous mold
The European Science Foundation (ESF) has launched a new Research Networking Programme, FUMINOMICS, to study the basic genetic and molecular mechanisms employed by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus when infecting host cells. Infection with A. fumigatus is an increasing clinical problem and often has lethal consequences for patients with a compromised immune system. The four-year FUMINOMICS ...
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Toxoplasmosis Exposed in New Online Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about issues that may impact their health. The latest educational video discusses the threat to human health due to Toxoplasmosis and Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. More than 60 million ...
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Renowned Laboratory Identifies Flesh Eating Bacteria
In the last several months, millions of Americans have become familiar with the term flesh eating bacteria. The national media has recently carried several high profile stories of people who have been inflicted with this condition. What most people do not realize is that flesh eating bacteria doesn’t actually eat flesh. Necrotizing fasciitis, also known as "the flesh-eating bacteria", ...
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Parents concerned kids will bring home more than homework this school year
Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer will soon be a distant memory as parents and kids prepare to open a new chapter of the school year -- but not without fret. According to a new survey commissioned by Seventh Generation, the nation"s leading brand of environmentally responsible household and personal care products, half of all parents surveyed expressed more concern for the spread of germs ...
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Deadly Fungal Pathogen Appears to be Developing Drug Resistance
Clinical Infectious Diseases recently published a study that discovered azole-resistance markers in 75% of a small group of aspergillosis patients who had not previously been treated with an azole. Although the study group was small, the findings appear to indicate that there is a growing dissemination of drug-resistant strains of Aspergillus fungi. Azole antifungal agents are a common option ...
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Mold Closes California Medical Center
In October of last year, the Calavera Enterprise reported that the Valley Springs Medical Center was being temporarily closed due to an unexpected discovery of mold. The mold was not readily visible and was only discovered during routine repairs to the building. The medical center, located in Valley Springs, California, made the decision when Aspergillus fungi were identified as part of the ...
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Microbial Outbreak Results in Deaths at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Cinnaminson, NJ, August 8th, 2012 The Health Minister of the Bahamas recently ordered an investigation into an outbreak of a microbial pathogen at a neonatal intensive care unit. The outbreak, caused by a type of bacteria known as Acinetobacter baumannii, is believed to have sickened eight infants and caused two of the infants to die. Outbreaks of Acinetobacter baumannii in healthcare ...
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Are Infections Caused by Aspergillus Fungi Developing Drug Resistance?
A study recently published in the journal, Clinical Infectious Diseases, discovered azole-resistance markers in 75% of a small group of aspergillosis patients who had not previously been treated with an azole. The research was conducted by the University of Manchester working with colleagues in the United States. Aspergillosis is the disease cause by Aspergillus. According to the Centers ...
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New study: Nine out of ten U.S. infants experience gut microbiome deficiency
A new peer-reviewed study reveals that the vast majority of U.S. infants may be suffering from a substantial deficiency in an important bacterium key to breast milk utilization and immune system development, as well as protection against gut pathogens linked to common newborn conditions such as colic and diaper rash. According to the study published today in Scientific Reports, approximately ...
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Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake Receives HealthySole Help Maintain Healthy Environment for Patients and Families
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new device using advanced UVC light technology that eliminates pathogens from the soles of shoes now greets people as they enter and exit Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Durham. The HealthySole PLUS unit, donated by Collier’s Medical Equipment and HealthySole, is the newest addition to a comprehensive infection prevention program at RMH to ensure patient and ...
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What We Can Learn from the Spanish Flu
As the world reels from the recent impact of COVID-19, researchers are examining ways that the past can inform current and future pandemic response. The most widely documented historic pandemic is that of the Spanish flu in 1918, and while a different set of viruses means drastically different outcomes, comparing and contrasting past and present scenarios provides helpful insight into ...
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Frontier Biotechnologies` First Long-acting Injectable (Aikening(R), in a Two Drug Regimen for HIV, Proves Safe and Efficacious for Patients
The TALENT study (TALENT) findings, which were presented at the 11th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, showed that a two-drug regimen was as effective and safe as multi-drug therapies TALENT is the world's first phase III clinical trial of the new long-acting HIV-1 fusion inhibitor, Aikening® (generic name: Albuvirtide [ABT]) in an all-Asian population TALENT ...
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Infection transmission prevention and control of Coronavirus (COVID-19) made possible through Genano Air Decontamination Units
Infection control procedures including work practices, protocols and controls, environmental hygiene, air filtration and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are all necessary to prevent infections from spreading during healthcare service delivery. But in the case of the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak early detection and isolation of potentially infectious patients is ...
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Proven Solutions to Disinfect Hospital HVAC Coils
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are infections caused by a wide variety of common and unusual bacteria, fungi, and viruses during the course of receiving medical care. Medical advances have brought lifesaving care to patients in need, yet many of those advances come with a risk of HAI. These infections related to ...
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