This resistance is attributed to the presence of genes encoding class D β-lactamases, such as OXA-23, which inactivate ...

Explore the vital role of pathology in medicine, its impact on antimicrobial resistance, and the significance of International Pathology Day 2024.

This important study explores the interplay between gene dosage and gene mutations in the evolution of antibiotic resistance. The authors provide solid evidence to connect proteostasis with gene ...

circumvention of the target pathway or efflux of the antibiotic) and bacteria can develop resistance by mutating existing genes, or by acquiring new genes from other strains or species.

The most common bacteria that causes foodborne illness is the Campylobacter bacteria. These infections are commonly caused by eating raw or undercooked poultry. Other common bacterial infections ...

As of October 25, 2024, there have been 77 cases and 15 deaths, up from 46 cases and 11 deaths in 2023. Vibrio are a group of marine bacteria that thrive in warm, brackish waters—where fresh water ...

TAMPA, Fla. - Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.

When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, it can be deadly, but researchers have now decoded part of the bacteria's defence mechanism. Imagine falling seriously ill with an infection.

In addition, as the Arctic’s soil and permafrost thaw, they could be releasing trapped microbes, “zombie viruses” and bacteria, including anthrax. “The polar bears are a good indicator for ...

A flesh-eating bacteria is making an unwelcome comeback following the trio of hurricanes that hit Florida. The Florida Department of Health reports 74 cases and 13 deaths due to the Vibrio ...

A sign warns of high bacteria counts in Lake Parker. It's along West Lake Parker Drive near Bella Vista Street in Lakeland. An increase in the number of Vibrio vulnificus cases this year was to be ...