Tag: Bacteria
FDA: Stop Using Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels, Lotions
Health care providers, facilities should stop using and discard all ultrasound gels and lotions due to risk for bacterial contamination
CDC: Fourth Case of Melioidosis Found in United States
Two of the four patients have died, the agency said Monday
McCormick Recalls Seasonings Over Salmonella Risk
No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported
Muffins Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Company says it has not received any reports of illness associated with the recalled products
Non-Antimicrobial Drugs Tied to Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infection
Proton pump inhibitors, beta-blockers, antimetabolites linked to infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Guidance Updated for Managing C. difficile Infection in Adults
Fidaxomicin suggested instead of vancomycin for initial Clostridioides difficile infection episode, recurrent CDI episodes
CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Precooked Chicken
Three people have been hospitalized; one death has been reported in Texas
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Botulism
Signs and symptoms of some neurologic conditions overlap with botulism; thorough, serial neurologic exams should be conducted
Listeria-Linked Soft Cheese Recall Expands to More States: FDA
Recall first announced Feb. 19, but on Tuesday, the FDA said the cheeses had been distributed to at least 26 states
CDC Expands Alert About Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese
Three new illnesses linked to the outbreak reported this week
