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Dangerous Bacteria Actively Seek Out Human Blood, Scientists Discover

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:35

Eat your heart out, A24: Some real-life bacterial germs are literally hungry for our blood, new research suggests. Scientists have found evidence that certain disease-causing bacteria, including strains of Escherichia coli, are chemically attracted to the serum in our blood as a source of food. The horrifying findings…

bacteria, salmonellosis, sepsis, health medical pharma, bacterial diseases, bloodstream infections, escherichia coli

Dozens Sickened, Five Killed by Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in Virginia

Fri, 09/01/2023 - 11:10

Gizmodo

An outbreak of meningococcal disease in Virginia has sickened dozens of people and killed at least five, local health officials reported this week. Though severe cases are typically rare, the state has seen a noticeable increase over the past year. The bacterial infection is vaccine-preventable, and most cases during…

meningococcal disease, disaster accident, sepsis, health medical pharma, bacterial diseases, meningitis, pathogenic bacteria

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