An outbreak of salmonellosis linked to Mexican restaurants, including Chipotle, is being investigated in Minnesota. The company has temporarily removed potentially contaminated batches of jalapeños and implemented measures to reduce risks. Experts believe the issue is likely related to a supplier rather than violations within the restaurant chain itself.
An international team of scientists has, for the first time, mapped in detail how the influenza A virus interacts with proteins inside living human cells. This discovery will help more accurately identify the virus’s vulnerable points and develop new strategies to combat infections.
An alpha-coronavirus has been discovered in African bats that is capable of entering human cells via the CEACAM6 protein, which is widely present in the lungs. Although transmission of the virus to humans has not yet been observed, the study highlights the importance of monitoring new potential routes of infection.
A large study has shown that regular oral hygiene in hospitalized patients reduces the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia by 60%. Simple measures, such as brushing teeth, can significantly improve patient safety during treatment.
For the first time, a case has been documented in which a patient survived for 48 hours without lungs thanks to an artificial lung system, while awaiting a double transplant. This experience opens up new possibilities for saving lives in cases of acute lung injury.
In Bangladesh, five patients who consumed raw date palm sap were found to be infected with the Pteropine orthoreovirus, a virus carried by bats. This discovery highlights the importance of monitoring emerging zoonotic infections.
A new study has shown that international trade in live frogs from Brazil has contributed to the global spread of a deadly fungus that threatens hundreds of amphibian species.
A new study has shown that the risk of transmitting influenza decreases with good ventilation and when infected individuals are not coughing. The greatest danger arises during close contact in poorly ventilated spaces.
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