Bacteria

Japan reports record spike in potentially deadly bacterial infection

CNN — Cases of a dangerous and highly fatal bacterial infection have reached record levels in Japan, official figures show, with experts so far unable to pinpoint the reason for the rise. As of June 2, Japan’s Health Ministry had recorded 977 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which has a mortality rate of …

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Egypt Independent June 17, 2024

New drug-resistant bacteria strain discovered on board International Space Station

Astronauts have discovered a new type of bacteria aboard the International Space Station with disturbing properties such as a heightened resistance to antibiotics and the ability to adapt to the harsh conditions of space. The strain of Enterobacter bugandensis – a bacterium that causes gastrointestinal diseases – has shown remarkable resistance to most antibiotics, making …

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Egypt Independent April 24, 2024