Objects closest to patients have the highest level of hospital superbugs that often lead to potentially fatal infections, new research has indicated.
The researchers found that object in the closest proximity to the patients such as bed rails, call buttons and chairs were found to have the highest levels of staphylococcus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE).
Copper Fittings to Keep Superbugs at Bay
The much dreaded superbugs could be kept at bay through copper - door handles, taps, light switches and the like.
The much dreaded superbugs could be kept at bay through copper - door handles, taps, light switches and the like.
The researchers are now conducting further on objects made of microbiocidal copper, where they sought to determine the effectiveness of copper at combating hospital-acquired infections.
Studies have shown that copper, brass and bronze are more than 99.9 percent effective in killing potentially deadly pathogens, such as MRSA, which are commonly found in healthcare facilities.
Antibiotics in Fight Against MRSA Superbug Show Promise
Two experimental antibiotics from the United States and Switzerland show promising results in fighting the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) superbug, researchers said.
Two experimental antibiotics from the United States and Switzerland show promising results in fighting the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) superbug, researchers said.
The study was presented at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) in Washington, D.C.
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'Superbug' Breast Infections in Nursing Mothers can Be Overcome by Simple Antibiotics
New research by UT Southwestern Medical Center physicians suggests that conservative treatment can deal with breast infections cause by the superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
New research by UT Southwestern Medical Center physicians suggests that conservative treatment can deal with breast infections cause by the superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
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Scientists Identify Gut-boosting Molecule That can Battle Stubborn Bugs
Researchers in New York have found a gut-boosting molecule that can be mixed with antibiotics to fight off stubborn bugs.
Researchers in New York have found a gut-boosting molecule that can be mixed with antibiotics to fight off stubborn bugs.
