One in six bacterial infections now drug-resistant

One in six bacterial infections worldwide are now resistant to common antibiotics, a landmark report from the World Health ...
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MRSA Survival and Mortality Rates and What Affects Them

Severe MRSA infections can be fatal. MRSA mortality rates tend to be highest in older people. Certain underlying health conditions can also increase the risk of death. Staphylococcus aureus is a ...
Healthline

MSSA vs. MRSA: Understanding the Difference

MSSA and MRSA are Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria with different resistance patterns. MRSA is resistant to many antibiotics and is more difficult to treat. Both types of bacteria can cause ...
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Severe Viral Infections in ICU Drive High Ventilation Use Without Raising Mortality

Advanced respiratory support is common in ICU patients with severe viral infections; however, additional infections do not substantially affect 30-day mortality outcomes.

Three Cases of Mpox Tied to Severe Illness Worry Health Experts

None of the patients, all California residents, had traveled abroad, suggesting the Clade 1 form was transmitted locally.