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May 27, 2026Posted: May 26, 2026Read MoreThe rise of clinical candidiasis cases in the U.S. caused by Candida auris in the last decade has earned this organism a top spot in the World Health Organization’s Priority Pathogen List, placing it in the Critical Priority Group alongside Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Aspergillus fumigatus.1 Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named drug-resistant...
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December 08, 2025Posted: December 07, 2025Read MoreA New Era in the Treatment of UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, impacting up to 16 million women each year.1 Traditionally, uncomplicated UTIs (uUTIs) are treated empirically with antibiotics such as nitrofurantoin, fosfomycin, or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.2 However, these treatments have faced significant challenges...
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October 27, 2025Posted: October 26, 2025Read MoreA New Weapon Against Superbugs
Over the past 85 years, β-lactam antibiotics have been crucial in treating a wide range of bacterial infections. Unfortunately, as use of these antibiotics has spread, many bacteria have developed resistance mechanisms, including β-lactamase enzymes that inactivate these drugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant...
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August 01, 2025Posted: July 31, 2025Read MorePrevalence
Studies have shown an increase of infections caused by Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria in North American hospitals and communities, particularly in recent years.
According to the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, global rates of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales are rising. ESBL production is caused by different enzymes, including CTX-M, TEM, and SHV. Among...
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July 28, 2025Posted: July 27, 2025Read MoreHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), previously known as Campylobacter pylori, is a Gram-negative, flagellated, helical bacterium that colonizes the human stomach, often leading to gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers, gastritis, and occasionally gastric cancer. It is estimated that nearly half of the world’s population carries H. pylori, though not all individuals experience symptoms...
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April 28, 2025Posted: April 27, 2025Read MoreIntroduction
Despite persistent efforts, sepsis remains the number one killer in hospitals, associated with about 20% of deaths in the world.¹ In the US, it is reported to be the most expensive condition treated, responsible for over 6% of total US healthcare costs at a massive expense of $62 billion.²
This is not caused by patients dying upon arrival or within hours of hospitalization...
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December 26, 2024Posted: December 25, 2024Read MoreIntroduction to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top ten global public health threats facing humanity.¹ Ironically, humans are to blame; yet, in recent years, the increase of AMR strains in animals, specifically companion animals, has also risen.
Today, leading animal veterinarian organizations are calling on veterinarians, producers, breeders and pet owners...
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December 23, 2024Posted: December 22, 2024Read MoreSmall Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when excessive bacteria populate the small intestine, leading to digestive issues like bloating, diarrhea, and nutrient malabsorption. Our latest blog post delves into SIBO's causes, symptoms, and diagnostic methods, providing valuable insights for those seeking to understand this condition.
Learn more about SIBO and its impact on digestive health...
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November 26, 2024Posted: November 25, 2024Read MoreThe cold and flu season is upon us.
Flu season tends to peak in the winter months, between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have not stocked up yet on necessary testing supplies for your laboratory, we are listing a few key items that you may want to grab now.
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October 14, 2024Posted: October 13, 2024Read MoreRecent studies have shown that many tattoo inks contain dangerous chemicals and potentially infectious bacteria. Despite their cultural popularity and potential hazards, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the tattoo industry. The FDA considers tattoos and permanent makeup as cosmetics, so they do not regulate inks used for the purpose of injection into skin; they do not...
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October 08, 2024Posted: October 07, 2024Read MoreCarbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) refers to a group of bacteria within the Enterobacterales order that have developed resistance to carbapenem antibiotics. Carbapenems are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics used as a last-resort treatment for serious infections caused by multi-drug-resistant bacteria.
Enterobacterales include pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae...,
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October 07, 2024Posted: October 06, 2024Read MoreDengue cases in the Americas surged threefold in the first three months of this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay are the most severely affected countries. PAHO officials warn that this outbreak has the potential to be the worst the Americas have faced to date.1
As of March, PAHO had confirmed over...
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September 12, 2024Posted: September 11, 2024Comments: 1Read MoreGlobally, millions of individuals are affected by UTIs each year, of which, a portion of these cases may be caused by consuming ExPEC from food reservoirs. Additional studies are necessary to clarify the relationship between UTI risk and the presence of ExPECs in food reservoirs. It is important for researchers to identify the level of risk ExPECs pose to human health.
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September 09, 2024Posted: September 08, 2024Read MoreThe birthrate in the United States has hit a new record low, according to an analysis of 2023 birth certificate data published this past spring by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Last year’s slowdown marks an end to the uptick in new babies that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 3,591,328 babies were born in the U.S. in 2023, down 2% from the 3,667,758 born in 2022...
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September 03, 2024Posted: September 02, 2024Read MoreOn Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the most recent mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, outbreak in Africa is a global health emergency. “This is something that should concern us all ... The potential for further spread within Africa and beyond is very worrying,” said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
To aid in the testing procedures, Hardy...
