The war on healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), or so-called "superbugs", will never be won unless long-term strategies are introduced to radically reduce their prevalence, says a BMA report launched this month.

Scientists at Swansea University have discovered a new type of antibiotic in maggot secretions that can tackle up to 12 different strains of MRSA as well as E. coli and C. difficile.

A South African cleansing product called HandAid may hold the keys to halting MRSA, Pseudomonas and Clostridium Difficile. Trialed on healthcare staff in London, the new alcohol-free hand gel has been scientifically developed to deliver more than twice the normal level of protection against infections.