Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New vaccine boosts hopes of eliminating meningitis across Africa

A trial of a new vaccine against meningococcal disease, a cause of meningitis and blood poisoning, has found that it is safe and induces a strong immune response across five strains of meningococcal bacteria: A, C, W, Y and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria

In the U.S., the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common cause of urinary tract infection, bloodstream infection and pneumonia. While infections with the bacterium can be easily treated in some, Klebsiella has a dangerous ...

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