A new report published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that people who live in near pig farms or agricultural fields that are fertilized with pig manure have a higher risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. The researchers analyzed electronic health-care records of patients who had received care from the Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health System between 2005 and 2010 and focused on cases of two different types of MRSA, community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) and health-care-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA). On examining the patients' proximity to pig farms or pig manure, the researchers found that those who were most exposed were 38 percent more likely to develop CA-MRSA infection and 30 percent more likely to develop HA-MRSA. Source: Medindia << Copper Bracelets’ Claim of Healing Arthritis Pain is a Sham Lack of Key Protein Increases Risk of Cold Sores >> Recommended Reading MRSA - The Super Bug MRSA infection is the most dreaded hospital or community acquired infection that can become life-threatening. READ MORE Drug Resistance - Antibiotic Resistance Drug resistance is often a problem in malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and hospital acquired diseases. Judicious use of antibiotics can control the problem. READ MORE In MRSA, Receptor Proteins may Hold Clues to Antibiotic Resistance At Imperial College London, scientists have identified four new proteins that act as receptors for an essential signalling molecule in bacteria such as MRSA. READ MORE Organic Foods Organic Foods are produced by the ‘natural method’, without the use of chemicals like pesticides, fertilizers or sewage sludge. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Sinopril (2mg) (Lacidipine) Blood Pressure Calculator Accident and Trauma Care More News on: Organic FoodsMRSA - The Super BugDrug Resistance - Antibiotic Resistance
A new report published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that people who live in near pig farms or agricultural fields that are fertilized with pig manure have a higher risk of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. The researchers analyzed electronic health-care records of patients who had received care from the Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health System between 2005 and 2010 and focused on cases of two different types of MRSA, community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) and health-care-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA). On examining the patients' proximity to pig farms or pig manure, the researchers found that those who were most exposed were 38 percent more likely to develop CA-MRSA infection and 30 percent more likely to develop HA-MRSA. Source: Medindia << Copper Bracelets’ Claim of Healing Arthritis Pain is a Sham Lack of Key Protein Increases Risk of Cold Sores >> Recommended Reading MRSA - The Super Bug MRSA infection is the most dreaded hospital or community acquired infection that can become life-threatening. READ MORE Drug Resistance - Antibiotic Resistance Drug resistance is often a problem in malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and hospital acquired diseases. Judicious use of antibiotics can control the problem. READ MORE In MRSA, Receptor Proteins may Hold Clues to Antibiotic Resistance At Imperial College London, scientists have identified four new proteins that act as receptors for an essential signalling molecule in bacteria such as MRSA. READ MORE Organic Foods Organic Foods are produced by the ‘natural method’, without the use of chemicals like pesticides, fertilizers or sewage sludge. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Sinopril (2mg) (Lacidipine) Blood Pressure Calculator Accident and Trauma Care More News on: Organic FoodsMRSA - The Super BugDrug Resistance - Antibiotic Resistance
