Tag: Infection Control
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Mayo University Hospital restricts visitors as flu surge rises
Health authorities urge caution as influenza cases rise at Mayo University Hospital The management at Mayo University Hospital has called for heightened vigilance amid a surge in flu-like illnesses across the region. In a statement released today, the hospital urged anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms—including fever, coughing, and fatigue—to avoid visiting the facility unless absolutely necessary.…
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Mayo University Hospital: Avoid Visiting with Flu Symptoms
Rising flu-like cases prompt stricter visitor guidelines The Mayo University Hospital has announced a tightened visitor policy in response to a surge in flu-like symptoms across the community. In a statement released today, hospital officials urged anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, to refrain from visiting patients until they…
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Mayo University Hospital urges visitors to avoid visits amid flu surge
Overview: Aimed at curbing a rising flu season Mayo University Hospital has issued a precautionary call to the public amid a sharp increase in flu-like illnesses and respiratory infections. The hospital is urging anyone with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath to avoid visiting unless it is essential. The goal…
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Healthcare Waste Management Practices in Adama City: A 2024 Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction Healthcare waste management is a critical pillar of public health. In Adama City, located in the Southern Central region of Ethiopia, health facilities generate diverse waste streams—from infectious materials to sharps and pharmaceutical residues. If not properly managed, these wastes pose risks to patients, health workers, nearby communities, and the environment. The 2024 cross-sectional…
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Kenya on High Alert as Marburg Virus Outbreak Reported in Ethiopia
Kenya Responds to Marburg Virus Outbreak in Ethiopia Kenya has activated its emergency response mechanisms following the confirmation of a Marburg virus disease outbreak in neighboring Ethiopia. The move signals heightened vigilance across East Africa as health authorities monitor the potential cross-border spread of this deadly illness. Marburg, a severe hemorrhagic fever closely related to…
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Kenya Faces Alarming AMR Threat: 6 in 10 Drug-Resistant Infections Fatal
Overview: The Growing Risk of Drug-Resistant Infections in Kenya Experts are sounding the alarm about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Kenya, warning that six out of ten people with drug-resistant infections may die. The unsettling figure underscores a global health challenge that is becoming increasingly acute at the country level, where access to effective treatments, infection…
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Study Highlights Colonization and Spread of Resistant Bacteria in NICUs
Overview Recent research shines a light on how resistant bacteria establish themselves in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and how they spread between patients and surfaces. The findings underscore the ongoing struggle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in one of the most vulnerable patient populations: newborns. Understanding colonization dynamics in NICUs is essential for improving infection…
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NICU Resistant Bacteria: Colonization and Spread in Neonates
What the study reveals about colonization in the NICU Recent research highlights the worrying pattern of resistant bacteria colonizing neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The study tracks how certain pathogens can establish a foothold in the hospital environment and on the skin or mucous membranes of newborns who are most vulnerable due to prematurity, invasive…
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Protect Babies from RSV: Essential Prevention Tips
Why RSV Matters for Babies RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory infection that can be especially serious for infants. Pediatric experts note that while RSV is widespread in communities, certain babies are more vulnerable to severe illness. Dr. Kristin Barrett, a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, emphasizes the importance of protecting newborns…
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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Ethiopia: 9 Cases Confirmed
What is the Marburg virus? The Marburg virus is a highly infectious pathogen in the same family as Ebola. It can cause severe hemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate, spreading through contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated surfaces, or sick animals. Public health officials emphasize that while Marburg is rare, outbreaks demand swift and…