Bacteria: News and Research on Escherichia coli

MeSH tree: B03.440.450.425.325.300

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat

A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat—and pose a hidden foodborne risk to millions of people ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Spread of drug-resistant superbugs surging, WHO warns

The World Health Organization sounded the alarm Monday over soaring numbers of drug-resistant bacterial infections, compromising the effectiveness of life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections ...

Health

Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?

If you're a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you've probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area.

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