Infections

New IISc discovery: Enzyme breakthrough targets deadly hospital infections

Disease-causing bacteria often form complex layers called biofilms, which act as protective barriers, reducing drug entry and contributing to antibiotic resistance.

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New IISc discovery: Enzyme breakthrough targets deadly hospital infections

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About 7.5L deaths a year in low-and middle-income countries could be prevented by infection control: Study

These measures included hand hygiene, regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment in healthcare facilities, along with providing access to safe drinking water, effective sanitation and paediatric vaccines, researchers said.

24 May 2024, 03:21 IST

About 7.5L deaths a year in low-and middle-income countries could be prevented by infection control: Study

24 May 2024, 03:21 IST

Crocodile's immunity to fungal infections might help us

Research into the defensins of different plant and animal species has found they can target a broad range of disease-causing pathogens

11 March 2023, 05:05 IST

Crocodiles are uniquely protected against fungal infections. This might one day help human medicine too

Crocodile's immunity to fungal infections might help us

11 March 2023, 05:05 IST

Online classes back with spurt in HFMD cases

Speaking to DH, Orchids The International School, Mysuru Road, principal Nagaveni T Reddy said they have given an option for parents to opt for online classes

08 August 2022, 21:25 IST

Schools switch to online classes after outbreak of Hand-Foot-Mouth infection

Online classes back with spurt in HFMD cases

08 August 2022, 21:25 IST

WHO plans to eliminate bacterial meningitis epidemics

Meningitis is a dangerous inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

28 September 2021, 15:42 IST

WHO plans to eliminate bacterial meningitis epidemics

28 September 2021, 15:42 IST

Biomarkers to determine bacterial and viral infections

Scientists said that the research was prompted by the current Covid-19 pandemic

17 August 2021, 08:16 IST

Biomarkers to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections

Biomarkers to determine bacterial and viral infections

17 August 2021, 08:16 IST

Amid Covid-19, drug-resistant infections crept in

These bacteria and fungi, like Covid-19, prey on older people, the infirm and those with compromised immune systems

27 January 2021, 15:17 IST

With all eyes on Covid-19, drug-resistant infections crept in

Amid Covid-19, drug-resistant infections crept in

27 January 2021, 15:17 IST

DK, Dharwad, Kalyana K'taka see big spike in infections

The Dakshina Kannada, Dharwad and Kalyana Karnataka districts continued to grapple with rising number of infections. The three regions combined have recorded 724 Covid-19 cases on Sunday with Dakshina Kannada accounting for 196 cases, its biggest single-day tally.

12 July 2020, 17:30 IST

DK, Dharwad, Kalyana K'taka see big spike in infections

12 July 2020, 17:30 IST

Here's how quickly coronavirus spreads at home

This suggests that the virus is easily transmissible within its incubation period and may be passed on by individuals who don't know they are infected

18 June 2020, 02:32 IST

Here's how quickly coronavirus spreads at home

18 June 2020, 02:32 IST

Kalyana Karnataka continues to see surge in infections

Three Kalyana Karnataka districts continued to record significant number of Covid-19 cases. Of the 308 fresh infections reported in the state on Saturday, the virus hotspots - Kalaburagi, Yadgir and Bidar - combined accounted for a whopping 166 cases.

13 June 2020, 17:27 IST

Kalyana Karnataka continues to see surge in infections

13 June 2020, 17:27 IST