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What is ‘nightmare bacteria’ and how do we slow the spread? U of I professor shares tips

After a new CDC report found an increase in deadly drug-resistant bacteria, a professor of microbiology at the University of ...

Drug-resistant 'nightmare' bacterial infections are on the rise, CDC warns. What to know

A recent study from the CDC found a nearly 70% increase in the spread of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE).

What is pneumonia, the lung infection that caused Diane Keaton's death?

While it wasn't clear whether Keaton had any underlying conditions, doctors say "perfectly healthy" people can die from ...

What is listeria? When do symptoms start? We explain the foodborne illness.

Is there a listeria outbreak right now? How long does it take to show up? Will it go away on it's own? Get the answer to ...

Q&A: How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the deadly drug-resistant bacteria NDM-CRE found a 70% ...
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What is listeria? Things to know about the bacteria and how to prevent infection.

At least two cases of listeria have been linked to ice cream in the Baltimore metro area, prompting health and safety concerns. Listeria is a bacterium that can contaminate food and cause serious, ...