Bacterial Infection Stories
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A Vaccine For Toxic Shock Syndrome May Soon Be A Reality
The world's first vaccine against toxic shock syndrome, which can be caused by improper tampon use, has successfully passed its first human clinical trial. -
Studies Find 'Super Bacteria' In Rio's Olympic Venues, Beaches
The findings concern Rio's most popular spots for tourists and a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes will compete when the Games begin in August. -
The Superbug Doctors Warned About Just Reached The US
Very bad news in the fight against antibiotic resistance. -
Sweet Honey Is Bacteria's Worst Nightmare
Honey contains multiple defense systems for fighting off bacteria, making it a natural and powerful antibacterial agent. -
How Maggots Made It Back Into Mainstream Medicine
Carrie Arnold reports on an ancient treatment being revived to help heal painful infected injuries. -
3 Reasons Why We Need To Cut Back On Antibiotics
Antibiotic use can disrupt the body's healthy balance of bacteria, as well as contribute to antibiotic-resistant superbugs. -
Experimental Antibiotic Targets Only The Bad Bacteria
New research in mice suggests an experimental antibiotic is able to target staph bacteria without inadvertently harming the good bacteria in our guts. -
Ask An Expert: Is Antibacterial Soap Bad For Me?
Medical Daily takes a look at whether antibacterial soaps are actually bad for our health. -
Antibiotics Can't Cure Chronic Lyme Disease, Even Over Time
Long-term treatment with antibiotics didn't lead to better results for patients with chronic Lyme disease compared to a placebo: study. -
Beer... Brewed From Bacteria In The Vagina?
Brewers in Poland claim to have made a beer from vaginal bacteria, but this isn't the only alternative use for the bacteria, Lactobacillus. -
Should You Worry About The 'Antibiotic Apocalypse?'
The “antibiotic apocalypse” could potentially make once treatable infections life-threatening. -
Even Without Resistant Bacteria, Antibiotic Overuse Spurs Tolerance
The daily use of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug tolerance, a new study finds.