infections

Israel's struggle against hospital-acquired infections

Israel's hospitals face significant challenges with hospital-acquired infections, but experts are implementing strategies to improve cleanliness and reduce infection rates. Let's find out how.

Combating disease outbreaks in Israel: The vaccines your children need

What do the vaccines protect against, when are they administered, and how long does the immunity last?

21 Israelis diagnosed with West Nile virus, two die over the weekend

The Health Ministry has published new guidelines and protocols for the virus, which hit central Israel in recent weeks.

By AVICHAY CHAIM
23/06/2024

Can this treatment fix my damaged lungs?

To address this new diagnosis, my hematologist strongly urged me to get “intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) replacement therapy.”

18/05/2024

Masks did not reduce risk of COVID infection after first Omicron wave, UK research shows

"Our research shows that there were changes in some risk factors around the time that the Omicron BA.2 variant became dominant,” said Prof. Paul Hunter of Norwich Medical School.

Fusarim: The dangerous fungus in Gaza that killed an IDF soldier

An IDF soldier wounded in Gaza died due to a fungal infection from Fusarim. What is the Fusarium fungus, how is it transmitted, and what is the treatment?

'Don't panic': Gaza fungal infections not an epidemic, Israeli expert says

Sanitary conditions in Gaza lead to concern about disease, but Israeli health experts clarified that the fungal infection does not represent an epidemic. Health authorities will meet to assess.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
28/12/2023

Experts reveal proper bathroom hygiene to avoid infections

Learn the correct use of toilet paper and wiping techniques to prevent infections.

By WALLA!
14/12/2023

14 Patients infected in outbreak of resistant bacteria at Rambam Hospital

Rambam Hospital reports outbreak of resistant acinetobacter bacteria in internal wing due to elderly patient from city's old people's home.

Outbreak of bacteria infects 14 at The Rambam Medical Center

Report of an outbreak of a resistant Acinetobacter type of bacteria at The Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.

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