'Flesh-eating' bacterium cases hit record high in Japan
There have been 977 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes across Japan.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'
S. aureus is a bacterium common in human skin and nostrils but behind a range of illnesses, while E. coli commonly causes food poisoning.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Higher antibiotic doses may make bacteria 'fitter': Study
Research has shown that inflicting higher antibiotic doses on bacteria can slow its ability to develop resistance.
Mon May 17 2021