Flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida rise after back-to-back hurricanes
The Florida Department of Health has issued a warning to residents and visitors to avoid flooding as outbreaks of human-eating bacteria continue to rise in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast. Officials said in a press release that there is an increased risk of Vibrio bacterial infections such as Vibrio vulnificus, […]
Health dept. issues flesh-eating bacteria warning, tells people to avoid contact with floodwaters during Hurricane Milton
The Florida Department of Health urge people to avoid People who encountered floodwaters brought on by Hurricane Milton have been warned that they may be contaminated with a type of flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio. “Vibriobacteria are commonly found in warm coastal waters and can cause illness if ingested or if an open wound is exposed […]
New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections, study finds
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Olympic Triathlon Postponed as River Seine Has Too Much Fecal Bacteria
PARIS (AP) — Concerns about water quality in the Seine River led Paris Olympic organizers to postpone Tuesday’s men’s triathlon. Organizers hope the swimming portion of the race in the long-polluted waterway can go ahead in coming days after costly cleanup efforts. Organizers said they would try to hold the men’s triathlon on Wednesday instead. […]
High levels of resistant bacteria found in uncooked meats and raw dog food
High levels of E. coli have been detected in uncooked meat and raw dog food sold in grocery store The infection occurred in the UK, according to research presented at the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) World Congress in Barcelona last week. Researchers from the University of Bristol analyzed 58 samples […]
Washington State University study finds bacteria with thirst for blood
The researchers discovered that certain bacteria are attracted to the liquid part of the blood that contains nutrients that can be used as food, a phenomenon they call “bacteriophagia.” Researchers say the study could lead to medical innovations that can help treat patients with bloodstream infections. During the study, researchers discovered that the bacteria seemed […]