News tagged with staphylococci


Scientists discover promising target to block Staphylococcus infection

National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have identified a promising lead for developing a new type of drug to treat infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that frequently resists traditional antibi ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Cardiovascular IED infections have distinct features, outcomes

(HealthDay)—Cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) have distinct clinical features and outcomes, ...

Cardiology created Oct 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Rainforest plant combats multi-resistant bacterial strains

Aggressive infections in hospitals are an increasing health problem worldwide. The development of bacterial resistance is alarming. Now a young Danish scientist has found a natural substance in a Chilean rainforest plant ...

Medical research created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast