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health1 year ago

Preventable Bug-Spread Deaths in Infants

An internal investigation at Bradford Royal Infirmary revealed that the deaths of two premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit during a bacterial outbreak in November 2021 could have been prevented. Lapses in hygiene practices allowed the drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae to spread, infecting five other infants. The hospital has since implemented new infection control measures and increased staffing and training. The affected families have initiated legal action, feeling betrayed by the hospital's failure to prevent the outbreak.

via BBC.com|
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health1 year ago

CDC Issues Alert for Surge in Rare and Deadly Bacterial Infections

The CDC has issued an alert about a spike in invasive bacterial infections, particularly meningococcal disease caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, with 422 cases reported in 2021 and 143 cases so far in 2022. A specific strain, serogroup Y ST-1466, is affecting adults aged 30-60, Black or African American individuals, and those with HIV, with a higher fatality rate of 18%. Symptoms include fever, stiff neck, and a dark purple rash, and transmission can occur through close contact. Vaccines are available to protect against certain variations, and prompt antibiotic treatment is crucial.

via Fox News|
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health1 year ago

"Minnesota Health Officials Trace Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak to Grand Rapids Water Supply"

The Minnesota Department of Health has linked an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids to the city's municipal water supply, with 14 confirmed cases since April 2023. Officials found Legionella bacteria in the water of two buildings, which matched bacteria found in patients' respiratory samples. While the public water is safe to drink, precautions are advised for showers, and the city is working on a plan to address the situation, including potential chlorination. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, and the CDC recommends measures to control its spread, as cases may be underreported.

via USA TODAY|
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health2 years ago

Virginia Mason bacteria outbreak claims 9 lives.

Nine patients have died and 33 have been infected with Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle since October 2022. The hospital is unsure whether the bacteria caused the deaths, as the patients had complex conditions. Klebsiella pneumoniae can live in someone's system for months without causing symptoms, making it difficult to determine the source of the outbreak. The hospital is working with local and state public health partners to investigate the source of the outbreak and take proactive steps to prevent further transmission.

via KIRO Seattle|
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health2 years ago

11 fatalities reported in Klebsiella pneumoniae outbreak at Virginia Mason hospital

Two more deaths have been confirmed in connection to a bacterial outbreak at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle that began in October 2022. The outbreak has resulted in a total of nine deaths and 33 confirmed infections of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a type of bacteria commonly found in human intestines and feces. The infected patients were hospitalized in various departments, and the hospital is taking proactive steps to avoid additional transmission. Klebsiella pneumoniae infections commonly occur among sick or immunocompromised patients receiving treatment for other conditions.

via USA TODAY|
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health2 years ago

Bacterial outbreak at Virginia Mason claims two more lives.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health confirmed two more deaths among infected patients after a Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterial outbreak began in late 2022, bringing the overall total to nine since the start of the outbreak. The hospital is working with the Washington State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify the source of transmission. The bacteria live naturally in our environment and can cause infection when it gets into other areas of the body, usually among sick or immunocompromised patients who are receiving treatment for other conditions.

via KOMO News|
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health2 years ago

Contaminated eyedrops claim fourth victim in outbreak.

The death toll from contaminated eyedrops has reached four, with 81 people infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The eyedrops were recalled in February after being linked to multiple infections from a rare strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is resistant to standard antibiotics. Patients who used the drops developed ulcers over their corneas, which leaked yellow-colored discharge before ultimately becoming blinded. Several people who have been infected from the drops are suing Global Pharma, the India-based manufacturer where the bacterial outbreak originated.

via New York Post |
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news2 years ago

Pence's Testimony Fuels Trump Election Probe

Former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury investigating the aftermath of the 2020 election and the actions of then-President Donald Trump and others; the Federal Reserve will release a report on the findings from its investigation into what caused Silicon Valley Bank to collapse last month; the Biden administration is bracing for a surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border when a Covid-era border restriction known as Title 42 lifts next month; a bacterial outbreak has caused 31 infections at a Seattle hospital; six months after Elon Musk took control of Twitter, the future of the company and the platform have never been less certain.

via CNN|
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health2 years ago

Klebsiella Bacterial Outbreak Infects Patients at Seattle Hospital

A bacterial outbreak of Klebsiella pneumoniae has infected 31 patients at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, Washington, with four deaths reported. The hospital is working with public health officials to identify the source of the outbreak. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a rare cause of infection that is most common in patients who have spent time on ventilators or have weakened immune systems. The bacteria can cause infections of wounds and surgical sites, as well as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or meningitis. Some forms of the bacteria are resistant to antibiotics, making it difficult to treat.

via Fox News|
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health2 years ago

Bacterial Outbreak at Virginia Mason in Seattle: 4 Deaths, 27 Cases Reported.

A bacterial outbreak at Virginia Mason hospital in Seattle has resulted in four deaths and 27 cases since November. The hospital has identified the bacteria as Acinetobacter baumannii, which can cause infections in the blood, lungs, and urinary tract. The hospital has implemented measures to contain the outbreak and is working with public health officials to investigate the source of the bacteria.

via KOMO News|
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health2 years ago

Seattle Hospital Hit by Bacterial Outbreak with 31 Infections.

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle has reported 31 confirmed cases of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterial infection since October 2022. The medical center is investigating the source of transmission and taking precautions to prevent additional cases. Klebsiella is a type of bacteria that can lead to illnesses in healthcare settings such as pneumonia and meningitis as well as bloodstream, wound or surgical site infections. The Seattle and King County public health department is working closely with the medical center to manage the outbreak.

via CNN|
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health2 years ago

Seattle Hospital's Klebsiella Pneumoniae Outbreak Claims 4 Lives.

Four patients have died and 31 others have been infected with Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacteria that has developed resistance to some antibiotics, at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. The source of transmission is still under investigation, but hospital officials have implemented increased safety measures and provided treatment to infected patients. The risk of transmission is extremely low for patients, according to hospital officials.

via USA TODAY|
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