Medical misinformation: Girl needed emergency surgery after parents fail to give antibiotics
But because of “medical scepticism, the parents encouraged poor adherence to the antibiotic regime”. Antibiotics were prescribed but…
Major outbreak of food poisoning grips USA
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness commonly associated with severe diarrhoea, has hospitalised at least 98 people…
Polio should have been eradicated by now. What’s plan B?
Ten years ago, the virus that causes polio seemed to be on its way to extinction. In August…
Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs
Streptomyces bacteria make multiple antibiotics that target the production of vitamin B7.Credit: Dr Jeremy Burgess/Science Photo Library Scientists…
Moringa recalls spotlight pathogen risks across botanical supply chains
Recent Salmonella outbreaks linked to recalled moringa-containing dietary supplements have intensified industry scrutiny around pathogen controls and sourcing…
‘Universal vaccine’ protects mice against multiple pathogens
A macrophage — a ‘first responder’ cell in the innate immune system — in the process of engulfing…
How ‘skull drains’ keep the brain safe from damage and pathogens
Large veins called the venous sinuses help to drain fluid from the brain and skull.Credit: Zephyr/Science Photo Library…
Measles outbreak hits north London schools as dozens of children infected – London Evening Standard
Measles outbreak hits north London schools as dozens of children infected London Evening Standard ‘Fast-spreading’ measles outbreak hits several…
‘Victorian disease’ outbreak hits Amazon warehouse: What you should know
Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of what has been referred to as “Victorian disease” at one of its…
Which European countries use the most antibiotics?
Health experts have called on Europe to curb its reliance on antibiotics as the threat of drug resistance…