New Hope for AFM: NIH Tests Experimental Monoclonal Antibody
A monoclonal antibody was developed from the blood of patients who were recovering. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding a clinical trial to…
Infection News
An infection occurs when a foreign organism enters a host’s body and begins to multiply, potentially causing illness. These organisms can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. The severity and type of symptoms depend on the infectious agent and the host’s immune response. Infections can range from mild and self-limiting to severe and life-threatening. The body’s immune system typically responds to infections by activating various defense mechanisms, including the production of antibodies and specialized cells that target and destroy the invading pathogens. Some infections are contagious, capable of spreading from one individual to another through various means such as airborne particles, physical contact, or contaminated food and water. Prevention and treatment of infections involve hygiene measures, vaccinations, and, in many cases, antimicrobial medications like antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals. Understanding the mechanisms of infection and the body’s response is crucial for developing effective strategies to prevent and combat infectious diseases.
No More Needles: Leuko’s Revolutionary Device Could Save Lives of Cancer Patients
Leuko, founded by a research team at MIT, is giving doctors a noninvasive way to monitor cancer patients’ health during chemotherapy — no blood tests…
Innovative New Use of Acetaminophen Could Transform Sepsis Treatment
Results from an NIH-supported clinical trial indicate that the drug is most effective in the most severely ill patients. A clinical trial supported by the…
Scientists Discover Naturally Occurring Gut Molecule That Can Prevent and Treat the Flu
Researchers at the State University of Campinas in Brazil and the Pasteur Institute in Lille, France, conducted experiments on mice and discovered that administering a…
Spicing Up Pathogen Defense: Scientists Transform Cinnamon Into Nanotech Antimicrobials
Cinnamon oil-based nanodevice effectively targets key pathogens, with potential uses in healthcare and food safety A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València…
Cutting-Edge Phage Research Promises New Solutions for Old Pathogens
New research details long-sought mechanisms and structures. Bacterial infections present major hurdles in both agriculture and healthcare, particularly with the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria….
Scientists Uncover Unexpected Hidden Dangers of a Common Antibiotic
In emergency rooms and intensive care units nationwide, healthcare professionals must quickly decide on antibiotics for patients suspected of having severe infections. A recent study…
Scientists Discover New Antibiotic Class Effective Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered a new class of antibiotics with potent activity against multi-drug resistant bacteria, and have shown that it cures bloodstream…
Newly Identified Yeast Could Prevent Fungal Infections
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have identified a yeast that could be used to prevent invasive candidiasis, a major cause of…
New Study Finds That Persistent COVID-19 Infections Are Surprisingly Common
Recent research conducted by the University of Oxford has found that a high proportion of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the general population lead to persistent infections…
Which Virus Will Cause the Next Global Pandemic? Scientists Discover New Disease X Clues
Understanding the ancestry of virus families may assist researchers in pinpointing which variants possess the potential to become Disease X, the elusive pathogen responsible for…
New Findings Challenge the Standard Understanding of COVID-19 Infection
Research conducted at UC Riverside has the potential to assist scientists in devising strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among minks and various other…
Concerning Findings – Many More Infected by TBE Virus Than Previously Thought
A new study conducted by Uppsala University and the University Hospital in Uppsala reveals that the actual number of infections caused by the tick-borne TBE…
Revolutionary Sepsis Treatment Moves to Next Phase of Human Trials
Researchers at Florey Institute, in collaboration with intensive care clinicians from a hospital, have demonstrated the effectiveness of sodium ascorbate, a pH-balanced formulation of vitamin…
Newborn Babies at Risk: The Hidden Dangers of Maternal Bacteria
A University of Cambridge study reveals that Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in the placenta significantly raises the risk of newborns being admitted to neonatal units,…
Scientists Have Discovered That Bacteria Have “Memories”
Scientists have discovered that bacteria can form memory-like mechanisms, informing strategies that lead to dangerous infections in humans. These strategies include antibiotic resistance and the…
No Better Than Water – Popular Hospital Disinfectant Ineffective Against Common Superbug
Research conducted during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week examines the effects of employing suggested chlorine-based chemicals to combat Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of antibiotic-related illness…
“Unprecedented Resurgence” – Unveiling the Alarming Rise of Meningitis in Young Adults
A team of researchers from the Institut Pasteur utilized the National Reference Center for Meningococci’s database to analyze the progression of invasive meningococcal disease in…