Blood superbugs
December 18th, 2008Blood superbugs
Gator Blood Destroys Deadly Superbugs
Gator Blood Destroys Deadly Superbugs ... Alligator blood could provide a powerful new source of antibiotics for fighting deadly "superbugs" and other infections. Courtesy of U.S. (more...)
BBC News | SCI/TECH | Croc blood battles superbugs
Scientists isolate a powerful agent in crocodile blood which could help conquer human infections immune to standard antibiotics. (more...)
Alligator blood extract promises to help fight superbugs
Biochemists from Louisiana in the U.S. say blood from alligators could help fight deadly 'superbugs' and other infections. (more...)
Gator blood could take bite out of superbugs - USATODAY.com
Proteins in alligator blood could lead to new drugs that fight the super infections that plague humans, Louisiana researchers says. Alligators' wounds never seem to get infected ... (more...)
Alligator Blood Could Be New Antibiotic For Superbugs
Scientists in the US have discovered that proteins in alligator blood could be a powerful source of antibiotics for use against superbugs that are resistant to conventional drugs ... (more...)
Inspectors order hospital to improve hygiene standards - Guardian Unlimited
Inspectors have warned a major London hospital that it must raise its hygiene standards after a surprise inspection revealed dirty bedpans and concerns about the adequacy of training for staff. Homerton hospital, east London, has a good record on ... (more...)
Baby dies and seven others sick as bug infects neo-natal unit - Daily Mail
A baby has died and seven others are in an isolation ward after the outbreak of a bug in a hospital neo-natal unit. The child was one of two premature babies found to be infected with Serratia bacteria nearly two weeks ago. Since then, six other new ... (more...)