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public-health12 days ago•2 min saved

Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads Through Arizona and 27 States

A drug-resistant fungal infection caused by Candida auris is spreading across Arizona and other states, with Arizona reporting over 300 cases since 2022 and Pima County cases rising from 31 in 2024 to 59 in 2025. The fungus spreads through contact with affected patients or contaminated surfaces, and its symptoms vary by infection site, making detection challenging. Hand washing is the best prevention, and nationwide data show rising infections in 27 states.

via KJZZ|

#candida-auris #drug-resistant #fungal-infection

health17 days ago•2 min saved

Michigan Confronts Surge of Drug-Resistant Candida Auris in Hospitals

Michigan hospitals report a surge of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, with over 500 cases this year and more than 3,000 since 2021; the CDC lists it as an urgent threat. It can spread on surfaces in healthcare settings and cause severe infections, including bloodstream infections. Hospitals say increased testing and strict contact precautions are helping, but the risk to people outside hospitals remains low, and patients should follow discharge guidance to reduce exposure.

via WILX|

#candida-auris #drug-resistant #health

health19 days ago•2 min saved

Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris spreads to 26 states, 3,437 cases reported

The CDC reports 3,437 cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, across 26 states as it continues to spread in healthcare settings. Infections range from skin to bloodstream and can be difficult to treat due to antifungal resistance. Transmission occurs via contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces, and effective containment hinges on screening patients and strict infection-control measures, including hand hygiene, room isolation, and proper use of protective gear.

via WTVG|

#antifungal-resistance #candida-auris #cdc

health19 days ago•2 min saved

Drug-Resistant Fungus Candida auris Spreads Across 26 States

The CDC reports 3,437 cases of Candida auris—a drug-resistant yeast—across 26 states as of July 25, 2026. Infections range from skin to bloodstream and can be difficult to treat due to antifungal resistance. Case numbers have risen over the past decade, though the growth rate is slowing. Prevention focuses on screening patients, strict hand hygiene, isolating infected individuals, and thorough disinfection and use of protective equipment in healthcare facilities.

via WKYT|

#antifungal-resistance #candida-auris #cdc

health19 days ago•2 min saved

Drug-Resistant Candida auris Expands to 26 States, CDC Reports

The CDC says the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has spread to 26 states with 3,437 reported cases in 2026, mainly in hospitals and nursing facilities. Infections can range from skin infections to bloodstream infections and may be hard to treat due to antifungal resistance. Transmission occurs via contact and contaminated surfaces; prevention focuses on patient screening, strict hand hygiene, thorough disinfection, patient isolation, and using gloves and gowns during care.

via ksnblocal4.com|

#candida-auris #cdc #drug-resistant

health19 days ago•3 min saved

CDC Warns: Drug-Resistant Candida Auris Spreads to 23 States

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, has spread to 23 states with more than 3,000 cases in 2026 (3,130 reported by July 18). It mainly threatens people with serious underlying conditions and is difficult to treat due to multi-drug resistance. Transmission occurs in healthcare settings via direct contact, contaminated surfaces, or medical equipment; airborne spread is not believed to occur. Early detection, patient screening, and strict infection-control measures are essential to preventing outbreaks.

via WCVB|

#candida-auris #cdc #drug-resistant

health28 days ago•37 min saved

Salon Safety: How manicure tools can spread hepatitis B and C—and how to prevent it

Hepatitis B and C spread mainly via infected blood. The piece warns manicure/pedicure can pose a small transmission risk if tools are contaminated and not properly sterilised. To reduce risk, demand single-use needles, proper sterilisation (autoclave where possible), and gloves between clients; salons should follow infection-control procedures. If exposure is suspected, seek medical advice promptly; HBV has a vaccine (HBIG in some cases) but there is no vaccine for HCV, so prevention and early screening are vital.

via Hindustan Times|

#health #hepatitis-b #hepatitis-c

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Philly dentist reopens after HIV/hepatitis scare with tightened safeguards

A Philadelphia dental office owned by Dr. Kirti Chopra reopened two months after a regulator-identified infection-control probe led to a May license suspension and a public health alert urging patients to get HIV and hepatitis testing. Chopra will operate under a four-year probation, a $14,000 fine, and stricter infection-control protocols, staff training, and surprise inspections. Officials say there have been no confirmed transmissions of HIV or hepatitis linked to the practice, and Chopra says safeguards are now in place as she resumes care.

via NBC10 Philadelphia|

#health #hepatitis #hiv

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Philadelphia dental clinic closure prompts HIV and hepatitis testing for patients

Philadelphia health officials urge patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse Square to get tested for HIV and hepatitis after investigators found unsanitary practices; the clinic is closed and the dentist's license suspended; potential exposure window is April 2025 through May 2026; no linked cases identified yet, but risk is considered low but real; officials expect hundreds of patients may be affected and have set up a helpline at 215-685-5488; hepatitis B vaccination offers protection if exposed, while there are no vaccines for HIV or hepatitis C; testing may require multiple blood draws depending on timing.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#dental-clinic #health #hepatitis-b

local3 months ago•2 min saved

Philly dental clinic shut over unsanitary conditions; patients urged to test for HIV and hepatitis

Philadelphia health officials suspended the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square license and closed the clinic after unsanitary conditions were found. Former patients who visited from April 2025 through May 2026 will be notified by mail to seek testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C; a hotline (215-685-5488) is available for questions. No infections have been confirmed, and the clinic will not reopen until infection-control remediation is completed and the dentist’s license is reinstated. A separate investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of State is underway, and Dr. Kirti Chopra is cooperating with authorities.

via CBS News|

#hepatitis-b #hepatitis-c #hiv

health3 months ago•14 min saved

Ant Infestation Forces Temporary Surgery Pause at Manitoba Hospital

Carman Memorial Hospital in southern Manitoba suspended elective surgeries after red ants were seen crawling under doors and hallways, with officials saying even a single ant could compromise sterile conditions. Exterminators were brought in to treat the infestation—cleaning drains, sealing cracks, and placing bait traps—while officials noted many procedures remained unaffected and the risk to patients was considered low.

via The Daily Beast|

#ant-infestation #health #hospital

science3 months ago•35 min saved

Graphene Toothbrush Mystery Solved: How Graphene Oxide Kills Bacteria Without Harming Humans

Scientists reveal that graphene oxide in graphene toothbrushes targets a bacterial membrane molecule called POPG, explaining how these brushes kill bacteria while largely sparing human cells. Increasing oxygen-containing groups on graphene oxide enhances binding and antibacterial effect (around 96–99% growth suppression), while removing oxygen or adding nitrogen weakens it, highlighting surface chemistry over sheet size. Microscopy shows membrane damage and cell rupture; the approach also suppresses drug-resistant strains and aided faster wound healing in animal models, with potential uses in medical textiles and protective fabrics. Safety data come from cell and animal studies, but human trials and design optimization remain needed. More than 10 million graphene toothbrushes have already been sold, underscoring the push toward evidence-based antibacterial products.

via Earth.com|

#antibacterial #graphene #graphene-oxide

health3 months ago•3 min saved

Leicester GP banned for bogus cancer cures using garlic oil and vitamin C

Leicester-based doctor Mohsen Ali was struck off after running an unregistered clinic and charging two cancer patients up to £15,000 for unproven treatments described as cancer cures with vitamin C, garlic oil and ozone therapy; the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found he claimed a 90% cure rate, used a dirty, shared residence for treatment with reused IV bags and failed to obtain informed consent, despite denying the allegations, and one patient died after stopping treatment.

via BBC|

#cancer-cure-claims #garlic-oil #gmc

science-tech4 months ago•10 min saved

Flexible nanopillar film ruptures viruses on contact

Researchers at RMIT developed a lightweight, flexible acrylic film with thousands of nanoscale pillars that mechanically rupture viral envelopes on contact, inspired by insect wing textures. Lab tests with human parainfluenza virus type 3 showed up to 94% of virus particles were destroyed within an hour. Pillar spacing (around 60 nanometers) mattered more than pillar height, and the scalable molding process could enable antiviral coatings for phones, hospital equipment, and public transit—providing a chemical-free alternative to disinfectants, though real-world durability remains to be tested.

via The Conversation|

#antiviral-surfaces #infection-control #materials-science

health4 months ago•4 min saved

Undercover findings: Taunsa hospital still risking children's health after HIV outbreak

A BBC undercover investigation found ongoing serious malpractices in the children’s ward of Taunsa Tehsil Headquarters Hospital months after it was linked to a HIV outbreak, including reuse of contaminated syringes, unqualified volunteers, and poor infection control. Despite government pledges of action, HIV infections among Taunsa children continued into late 2025 (over 300 infections and nine deaths reported), with officials describing a joint screening and treatment response, though some parties dispute responsibility.

via Dawn|

#bbc-investigation #health #hiv-outbreak