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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago

Deadly campus meningitis outbreak in the U.K. kills 2, sickens many more

A meningococcal meningitis outbreak in the U.K. has killed at least two students and sickened over 11 people, with tens of thousands potentially affected despite vaccine availability.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Two deaths from meningitis occurred in Kent, with 13 confirmed cases of meningitis and septicaemia reported in the Canterbury area, prompting preventive antibiotic distribution to students.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Spaceflight supercharges viruses' ability to infect bacteria

Bacteriophages adapted to microgravity conditions became more effective at infecting bacteria, revealing mutations with higher pathogenic efficacy.
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fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

Deadly flesh-eating bacteria in Florida waters: Vibrio cases decline; danger persists

In 2021, Florida reported four deaths and 11 confirmed cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a decrease from the previous year's spike due to Hurricane Helene.
Public health
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Man's heart stopped after common bacterium caused ultra-rare infection

"Doctors saw 'vegetation' on both his aortic valve and mitral valve. Vegetations are clumps or masses that often build up from an infection, generally containing a bundle of proteins, platelets, and infecting germs stuck together."
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