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Measles Outbreak Hits Florida Elementary Schools

Florida health officials are investigating a measles outbreak at an elementary school in Broward County, with four cases reported so far, while at least 11 states have reported recent measles cases. A study in East Africa found that roughly half of urinary tract infection isolates were multidrug-resistant, with high rates of resistance across pathogens to first-line antibiotics. Saudi Arabia reported four more MERS-CoV cases, with two being fatal, and the WHO suggested that public health actions prioritizing COVID-19 case detections or COVID-19 mitigation actions may have contributed to the decline in MERS-CoV cases. In Belgium, more than half of sequenced samples of Mycoplasma genitalium were resistant to macrolides, raising concerns about multidrug resistance and the need for updated testing and treatment guidelines.

via University of Minnesota Twin Cities|

#florida #health #measles-outbreak

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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

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The Spread of Candida Auris in US Healthcare Systems.

The fungal pathogen Candida auris, which is often multidrug-resistant, has been reported in more than half of the states in the US, with cases rising from 53 in 2016 to 1,471 in 2021. However, the Oregon Health Authority has reported only a few cases, thanks to early detection and reporting to local health authorities. Candida auris is a form of yeast that can be deadly to hospital and nursing home patients, and some strains are resistant to all three classes of antibiotic drugs used to treat fungal infections.

via KOIN.com|

#candida-auris #fungal-infection #health

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Emerging Fungal Threat Spreads Across US

Hawaii has confirmed one case of Candida auris, a potentially deadly fungus that can cause severe illness in those with weakened immune systems. The fungus is multidrug-resistant and has been rising at an alarming rate since it was first reported in the US. Although the risk of C. auris is low in Hawaii, health officials anticipate more cases in the future given the number of cases seen across the country.

via Hawaii News Now|

#candida-auris #fungus #hawaii