infection control

fungal infections, infections, healthcare, health, lungs, chronic pulmonary

Fungal infections in India are rising, with growing resistance to treatment. Learn about common types, causes, drug resistance, and prevention…

April 12, 2025 22:12 IST

THIS oral UTI vaccine can stop infections for up to nine years—Here’s what you need to know

The vaccine contains four types of inactivated bacteria – including E. Coli, the most common cause of a UTI.

April 8, 2024 12:42 IST

Flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, vibriosis, bacterial infection, healthcare news,

8 dead due to flesh-eating bacteria in US; here’s what you need to know

Flesh-eating bacteria in the US: Although Vibrio vulnificus does not eat tissue, it can cause necrotizing fasciitis if it enters…

August 21, 2023 12:05 IST

Plant Fungus, Kolkata man, plant fungal infection, Chondrostereum purpureum, healthcare news,

Kolkata man becomes world’s first victim of ‘killer’ plant fungus; Here’s all you need to know

The doctors conducted a chest X-ray which came back ‘normal’. However, a CT scan of his neck showed a paratracheal…

April 3, 2023 11:26 IST

IIT Jodhpur, IIT scientists, infections, health news, healthcare news,

IIT Jodhpur scientists found reasons of Pneumonia causing bacteria spread that lead to infections in hospitals

The scientists are currently studying the mutants and disrupted genes of the bacteria and they are hopeful that the outcomes…

August 22, 2022 13:01 IST

Advent of COVID-19 third wave emphasizes the need to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Noteworthy measures to follow in a hospital include Triaging and cohorting of patients, sticking to standard infection control practices as…

Updated: March 2, 2022 15:50 IST

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Driving a Hyundai up North America’s highest roads

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The Top of the Rockies in the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD offers a luxurious driving experience with its powerful engine and top-of-the-line features. This spacious SUV is perfect for navigating North America’s highest roads, from the Continental Divide to Independence Pass.

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