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10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Has the cure for MRSA been found? A traditional Côte d’Ivoire medicine shows great potential in treating the infection

An African medicinal plant might be a potential means of treating infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Researchers from Côte d’Ivoire studied the therapeutic potential of extracts from cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii), a tree that grows in certain African countries like Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. S. aureus is one of the bacteria commonly involved in […]

09/14/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Adaptable bacteria: Study shows MRSA adapts to your skin’s environment, increasing its ability to infect

A collaborative effort between scientists at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine, Tübingen (IMIT) and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) unveiled an important mechanism found in the cell wall of the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. This discovery shows potential in the development of new treatment options for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-intermediate […]

06/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What you need to know about MRSA and how to protect yourself from catching it

It’s easier to make the necessary preparations for minor medical concerns, like cuts and scrapes, before SHTF. But how do you prepare in advance for a superbug like MRSA? (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) What is MRSA? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), or MRSA, is a group of bacteria – also referred to as a superbug – that is resistant […]

05/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Use oregano oil as a natural method to clean food surfaces

Minimize the risk of food poisoning from contaminated food surfaces by using oregano oil. A study published in LWT- Food Science and Technology found that oregano oil helps kill bacteria. In the study, a team of researchers from Federal University of Paraiba in João Pessoa, Brazil analyzed the efficiency of using the essential oil of the oregano […]

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