Top in ID: ASM Microbe highlights, Salmonella outbreak

Automatic hand dryers in public restrooms can harbor and spread bacteria, according to research presented at ASM Microbe. It was the top story in infectious disease last week.

Another presentation from the meeting was about a study that showed certain mouthwash ingredients are effective against pneumonia-causing bacteria.

Read these and more top stories in infectious disease below:

Bathroom hand dryers can harbor, spread Staphylococcus, fecal matter

Automatic hand dryers in men’s and women’s public restrooms can harbor and spread bacteria, including Staphylococcus and fecal matter, according to research presented during ASM Microbe, which is being held virtually this year. Read more.

Mouthwash ingredients effective against pneumonia pathogens

Some active ingredients in mouthwash are effective against pneumonia-causing bacteria, according to the results of an in vitro study presented during ASM Microbe. Read more.

‘Very rare’: Officials link multistate Salmonella outbreak to red onions

Health officials linked a large multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections to red onions from a California supplier, according to the CDC. Read more.

Trial will assess antibody treatment among patients hospitalized with COVID-19

A global clinical trial will test the safety and efficacy of monoclonal antibody treatments among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, the NIH announced. Read more.

Mass testing in LTCFs identified asymptomatic COVID-19 infections

Mass testing prompted by COVID-19 outbreaks at four long-term care facilities in San Francisco revealed high rates of asymptomatic infections among residents and workers, according to data published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Read more.