The bacteria Legionella can survive in water systems for years and can cause acute and chronic illness: In 2014-15, it was blamed for at least 12 deaths in the Flint water crisis in Michigan, and as ...

As temperatures drop, outdoor cats may spend more time indoors and share toxoplasmosis, also known as the “cat parasite.” ...

If results with the new specimen remain the same or the IgG becomes positive, both specimens should be sent to a reference laboratory with experience in the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. Positive ...

Imagine that the next time you catch a stomach bug and antibiotics fail to work, you knock back a vial of clear liquid. The solution teems with bacteriophages, viruses resembling tiny rocket ships.

Antibiotic and antifungal drug resistance pose a major public health threat. Live Science is covering the spread of this problem and the potential solutions that are emerging in turn. A crisis ...

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to a catastrophic rise in infection-related deaths, according to new research led by Northern Arizona University. The question likely isn't ...

Symptoms can include skin discoloration, swelling, and tenderness. A person may require antibiotics for cellulitis. There are around 14 million cases of cellulitis each year in the United States.

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With antibiotic resistance on the rise, new drugs are needed to treat a range of infections. But the economics of antibiotics are challenging. Usually, they only require a short course of treatment ...

Antibiotic use in any setting—including animal agriculture—contributes to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, a dangerous and growing global health threat. 1 Of particular concern is the overuse ...