News tagged with fatal infection

Disease-causing strains of Fusarium prevalent in plumbing drains

A study examining the prevalence of the fungus Fusarium in bathroom sink drains suggests that plumbing systems may be a common source of human infections.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Bees help to beat MRSA bugs

Bees could have a key role to play in urgently-needed new treatments to fight the virulent MRSA bug, according to research led at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 28, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Singapore nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections

Doctors may get a new arsenal for meningitis treatment and the war on drug-resistant bacteria and fungal infections with novel peptide nanoparticles developed by scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Jun 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

First swine flu death in Canada, as US cases double

The Americas were back in the spotlight over swine flu fears Friday as Canada announced its first death, the number of US infections almost doubled, and more cases were found in Latin America.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 08, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1