Hospital Stays Put Families at Risk of Superbug Infections, Study Finds
Family members of recently discharged patients face an increased risk of antibiotic-resistant infections, even if the patient was not diagnosed with the infection.
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FDA-approved Tuberculosis Regimen May Not Work for TB Meningitis
A US FDA-approved antibiotic regimen for multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) may not work for TB meningitis.
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The Role of Staphylococcus Aureus In Cystic Fibrosis Lung Infections
Staphylococcus aureus can cause lung infections and is often present in the mucus and sputum of children with cystic fibrosis.
Structure of MRSA Antibiotic-Resistant Protein Identified
Researchers uncovered the 3-D structure of the a protein that confers antibiotic resistance methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The find may allow researchers to develop an effective antibiotic against the bacterial superbug.
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