Urinary Tract Infections news from FierceHealthcare
NewsHospitals report more occurrences of deadly KPC bacteria
Bacteria that produces Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)--a deadly infection that can cause pneumonia, sepsis and urinary tract infections--has been found more frequently among hospital Read more...
Old blood boosts infection risk, study says
Just yesterday we reported that hospitals have been cutting back on transfusions, in part due to concerns over infection rates climbing among transfused patients. Now, a new study offers new support Read more...
HHS infection guidelines not enough, execs say
Recently, HHS announced a new infection control plan calling for more collaboration between Read more...
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