Health
Scientists use new approach to chart the spread of drug-resistant hospital bacteria – News-Medical.Net
Scientists have used genome sequencing to reveal the extent to which a drug-resistant gastrointestinal bacterium can spread within a hospital, highlighting the…
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 27 2020
Scientists have used genome sequencing to reveal the extent to which a drug-resistant gastrointestinal bacterium can spread within a hospital, highlighting the challenge hospitals face in controlling infections.
Enterococcus faecium is a bacterium commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract, where it usually resides without causing the host problems. However, in immunocompromised patients, it can lead to potentially life-threatening infection.
Over…
-
Business16 hours ago5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday 7 April 2025
-
Noosa News14 hours agoMeasles alert: Australia Zoo, Hospital ED, Sushi Hub, Holey Moley Mini Golf and train stations among QLD infection sites
-
Business17 hours agoBattle of the ASX ETFs: Why has VGS outperformed VTS this year?
-
Business13 hours ago1 ASX dividend stock down 43% I’d buy right now