MRSA Notes

The PVL (Panton-Valentine Leukocidin) producing strain of MRSA that is much more common here in the United States has reared its ugly head in the UK Hospitals now, having killed 2 people. In a statement from the Health Protection Agency (HPA), they said: “PVL-producing strains of MRSA have been seen in the UK before – [...]

In an effort to help prevent the spread of HA-MRSA in the UK, two of the hospitals with the worst infection rates have banned doctors from wearing neckties and superflous accessories, which have been shown to collect bacteria over the course of a days work. But doctors say the new rules stem from political correctness [...]

Did you know that your pets and other animals can carry MRSA? Well, they can. The most notable example is the story of Bella and Jill Moss, well documented at The Bella Moss Foundation (photo is of beautiful Bella). Also in recent news are two horses who have recently been diagnosed with MRSA, and it [...]

Welcome to another b5media Science & Health Theme Day! This month for Theme Day we are to share another blog that we love with you, our readers. For me, and for MRSA Notes, there is no other choice than Dave Roberts, at MRSA Watch. Way back a year and a half ago, when I began [...]

  Professor Nick White is giving a lecture on Monday, November 20th at London’s Natural History Museum on MRSA and other bacterial and viral “plagues.” About the lecture, from the museum’s site: SARS, MRSA, bird flu, HIV… one way or another, we’re all doomed. That’s if you believe recent media reports. So what is the [...]

Panton-Valentine Leukocidin is the toxic waste left behind by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in some cases. This is often the cytotoxin that leads to TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) as well as necrotizing fasiitis. PVL is most often found in CA-MRSA, but has been found in MSSA (Methicillin Susceptable Staph aureus) on occasion. This journal article describes [...]

The University of Hong Kong’s Infectious Disease Center is reporting that MRSA cases have risen dramatically – from 3 in 2004 to already 26 this year (2006). MRSA infections are not yet reportable in Hong Kong, but the Infectous Disease Center is putting pressure on the government to make it so. Raymond Yung Wai-hung, head [...]

British actress, Leslie Ash, had a much publicized battle with MRSA two years ago, and This Is London has a bit of an update on her condition, along with this photograph of Leslie before her infection (bottom) and at present: An onlooker said, “She looked as though she was having difficulty walking. She wasn’t using [...]

Canadian corporation Ondine Biopharma has received CE Mark approval for the use of its new Photodynamic Disinfection System: The Photodynamic Disinfection system developed by Ondine utilizes low-intensity lasers and wavelength-specific, light-activated compounds to specifically target and destroy microbial pathogens and reduce the symptoms of disease. The compounds are generally topically applied and one or more [...]

This month, our channel-wide theme is the mission statement for our sites . We have a good many different sites in the Science & Health Channel – and I bet you will find as you read through them, most of our missions are pretty different. I could simply say that my mission here is to [...]