Tag: hype

New paper of interest on antibiotic resistance genes in 4 CA cities but dangerous PR from UCLA

By Jonathan Eisen   Posted in .Featured Antimicrobials and Resistance Urban Microbiomes
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This new paper may be of interest: Source: Disparate Antibiotic Resistance Gene Quantities Revealed across 4 Major Cities in California: A Survey in Drinking Water, Air, and Soil at 24 Public Parks – ACS Omega (ACS Publications) Abstract: Widespread prevalence of multidrug and pandrug-resistant bacteria has prompted substantial concern over the global dissemination of antibiotic …

Yes, microbes in healthcare facilities are important, but fear mongering doesn’t help

By Jonathan Eisen   Posted in Buildings News
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Ugg – not impressed by this press release from Clark Seif Clark: Healthcare Facilities need to be Aware of Microbial Pathogens.  This release has some accurate points such as that people with compromised immune systems need to worry about pathogens in the world around the.  And that people with compromised systems can be harmed by breathing …