Articles related to BACTERIAL INFECTIONS

Between 2019 and 2023, NDM-CRE infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections, and wound infections, surged by more than 460 percent in the United States.

“We’re the first to show that Chlamydia pneumoniae can go directly up the nose and into the brain where it can set off pathologies that look like Alzheimer’s disease. We saw this happen in a mouse model, and the evidence is potentially scary for humans as well.” – James St. John, Neuroscientist

The guidelines introduce a significant shift in treatment duration, suggesting 10-14 days may be sufficient for uncomplicated cases showing rapid clinical improvement, challenging traditional 21-28 day courses.

The CDC investigation revealed that the 65 people who contracted Salmonella from the outbreak ranged from 2 to 88 years old, highlighting the wide demographic susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.

In Long Beach, a tuberculosis outbreak linked to a hotel has prompted emergency health measures, emphasizing the critical need for immediate and comprehensive response strategies in managing infectious disease outbreaks.

With a significant rise in meningococcal disease cases in 2023 and continuing into 2024, physicians must be alert for non-traditional symptoms such as septic arthritis and bacteremia to ensure timely and effective patient management.