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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|
#bacterial-outbreak#bradford-royal-infirmary#health
health1 year ago

"Emergence of Hypervirulent, Carbapenem-Resistant K. pneumoniae in European Hospitals"

The hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae, a superbug endemic to Asia, has seen a 1,000% increase in infections in European hospitals since 2021, with cases rising from 12 to 143. This bacteria, resistant to last-line antibiotics, is causing concern due to its ability to infect healthy individuals and its association with hepatic abscesses, sepsis, meningitis, and pneumonia. The European Centre for Disease Control warns of its significant impact on morbidity and mortality, with clusters of cases reported in 10 European countries. This highlights the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, which are projected to cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050.

via The Telegraph|
#antibiotic-resistance#european-hospitals#health
health2 years ago

Ukraine Faces Alarming Antibiotic Resistance Crisis

Researchers have discovered an alarming level of antibiotic resistance in bacteria from war-wounded patients in Ukraine, particularly in the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria. The study, conducted by Lund University in Sweden and Ukrainian microbiologists, found high levels of resistance to broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents, including newly developed antibiotics. Some samples even contained bacteria resistant to "last-resort" antibiotics. The researchers emphasize the urgent need for international aid to address this grave concern, as the spread of resistant bacteria threatens the entire European region.

via SciTechDaily|
#antibiotic-resistance#bacterial-infections#health
health2 years ago

Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Bacterium in Community Settings: NIH Investigation

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is investigating the emergence of "hypervirulent" strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae in healthy individuals in community settings. Researchers found that some strains were more likely to survive in blood and serum than others, and that neutrophils (white blood cells) were more likely to ingest and kill certain strains. The study suggests that a vaccine approach for prevention and treatment of infections is feasible. The findings also challenge the classification of K. pneumoniae into classical or hypervirulent forms, and further research will explore the factors involved in the susceptibility of multidrug-resistant hypervirulent strains to the body's immune defenses.

via National Institutes of Health (.gov)|
#health#human-immune-system#hypervirulent-strains
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|
#bacterial-outbreak#deaths#health
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|
#bacterial-outbreak#deaths#health
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|
#bacterial-outbreak#deaths#health
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|
#antibiotic-resistance#bacterial-outbreak#health
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|
#bacterial-outbreak#health#healthcare-settings
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|
#bacterial-outbreak#health#infections