Rising antibiotic resistance prompts shift to ecological research strategies in infection control
The need to enhance research on the interactions between bacterial pathogens and commensals within human microbiomes.
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The need to enhance research on the interactions between bacterial pathogens and commensals within human microbiomes.
Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making a person sick.
Review explores the complexities of infectious disease outcomes through a balanced perspective, emphasizing the interplay between pathogenic microbes and host conditions, challenging the traditional germ-disease theory by proposing a more integrated view that considers both pathogen virulence and host immunity's impact on disease manifestation.
Study introduces Reverse Vaccine Development as a strategic approach to identify correlates of protection early in vaccine development against antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, aiming to mitigate risks such as significant phase-III clinical trial failures.
A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention protocol to prevent dangerous post-surgical infections.