The bacteria is found in raw seafood, like oysters, and warm, brackish waters. Climate change may increase the risk of infections from the deadly bacteria farther north.
Tag: Bacteria
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Leprosy May Be Endemic in Central Florida, Scientists Report
Still, there are fewer than 200 cases nationally each year, and the numbers have fallen significantly from the peak decades ago.
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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Tied to Eyedrops Can Spread Person to Person
The C.D.C. traced deaths and cases of blindness to products imported from India. The agency said it was concerned that the bacteria could gain a foothold in the U.S.
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What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls
Global Pharma recalled eye drops in February after they were tied to a drug-resistant bacteria strain linked to at least one death. Two more companies have since recalled eye drops.
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These Morning-After Pills May Prevent STI’s, Researchers Say
Taking a common antibiotic after sex greatly reduces the chances of developing syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea among men who have sex with men and among trans women.