Rapid reaction: What is meningitis B?
Over a dozen people are seriously unwell in hospital and two people have died from an outbreak of meningitis in the UK, according to reports from the UK Health Security Agency.
Mar 18, 2026
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Bacteria: News and Research on Betaproteobacteria
MeSH tree: B03.660.075
First vaccine shows promise in protecting from deadly melioidosis infection
Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging global public health threat. The disease is caused by bacteria that live in soil and groundwater, and no vaccine exists to prevent infection, which can ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Study identifies misleading genomic sequences of bacteria causing gonorrhea
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified issues with most genomic sequence data for the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, findings that could complicate future epidemiological and pathogenesis studies, according ...
Dec 10, 2025
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Genetic mechanisms promote antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhea
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified previously unknown genetic mechanisms that promote antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhea, findings that may inform the development of more effective treatment strategies, according ...
Nov 24, 2025
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Texas whooping cough cases reach record high, data shows
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has reached a record high, with over 3,500 cases reported in Texas to date, according to a Texas Department of State Health Services health alert.
Nov 12, 2025
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DermaRite widens recall to 32 products over bacteria risk
DermaRite Industries has widened its earlier recall of hand soaps to include 32 personal care products that could be contaminated with a dangerous bacteria, health officials report.
Sep 17, 2025
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Dermarite expands recall of creams and sanitizers over infection risk
DermaRite Industries has expanded a voluntary recall of several over-the-counter creams, soaps and sanitizers that may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex, a type of bacteria that can cause serious infections.
Sep 3, 2025
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Racing against antibiotic resistance: Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum
In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it's actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Gonorrhea cases rise as antibiotic resistance limits treatment options
The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea has increased in the past 10 years. No one knows exactly why gonorrhea is spreading—but experts suspect a mix of better testing and changing sexual habits. At the same time, we face ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Pertussis resurgence in Tuscany outlines importance of timely vaccination in Italy
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where vaccination coverage is high, and outbreaks may still occur.
Aug 28, 2025
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