Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

Affecting roughly half a million Americans each year, bacterial infections caused by Clostridioides difficile—commonly known ...

Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...

ETVAX is the first vaccine that offers significant protection against pathogenic E. coli in children ...

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In rare cases, it can be fatal, she said.<P> Nationwide, about 30 people die from vibrio infections each year, Paulson said, adding that of the state's 24 cases this year, eight have resulted in ...

The study published on March 11 shows that children with severe E. coli infections receive significantly less protective antibodies before birth.

In infectious disease research, it is widely accepted that disrupting bacterial communication signals is beneficial. But this ...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that often affects the legs and feet. A person may develop cellulitis in the toenails due to another infection, such as athlete’s foot, or as a symptom of an ...

Spontaneous bacterial empyema is a serious infection of the fluid in your pleural cavity that can happen when you have a fluid buildup around your lungs called hepatic hydrothorax. Spontaneous ...

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