Bacteria

HEALTH March 25, 2023

Eye drop bacterial contamination 'could have happened anywhere' — here's how to protect against it

Dr. James Kelly of Kelly Vision Center in New York appeared on "Fox & Friends Weekend" to discuss recent cases of eye drops tainted with drug-resistant bacteria — and how to stay safe.

HEALTH March 23, 2023

Eyedrops tainted with drug-resistant bacteria linked to 2 more deaths, additional vision loss cases

More deaths and vision losses have been linked to EzriCare and Delsam Phama’s recalled eyedrops tainted with a bacteria resistant to standard antibiotics.

HEALTH March 16, 2023

'Silent pandemic' warning from WHO: Bacteria killing too many people due to antimicrobial resistance

There aren't enough new antibiotics in the pipeline, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning, to deal with deadly pathogens; "antibiotic resistance" is a big concern in medicine today.

HEALTH March 15, 2023

Reusable water bottles contain more bacteria than toilet seats do, says study

A recent study by waterguru.com revealed that reusable water bottles are holding onto a good amount of germs, including 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seats.

Bacteria February 26, 2023

CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug's spread

CDC officials issued a warning to health care providers this week about an uptick nationwide in bacterial infections of "extensively drug-resistant" shigellosis.

Michigan February 13, 2023

Flint lifts 3-day boil water advisory caused by line break

Flint, Michigan, has lifted a three-day boil water advisory that was caused by a transmission line breaking. This line will remain out of service until two rounds of testing occur

Louisiana January 11, 2023

Louisiana horse deaths connected to contaminated feed

There have been at least 20 Louisiana horse deaths tied to contaminated feed. Horses have been consuming bacteria found in hay cubes that were manufactured in Colorado.

HEALTH December 15, 2022

'Great concern': Invasive group A strep cases spiking in parts of US — CDC is investigating

The CDC is looking into a possible spike in cases of invasive infections among kids in the U.S. caused by the bacteria known to lead to strep throat, called group A strep.

US November 16, 2022

FDA to review rules for manufacturing infant formula to prevent bacterial illness

The FDA and U.S. heath regulator will review the rules for manufacturing infant formula so that it will be able to prevent bacterial illness.

Maryland September 8, 2022

Baltimore officials lift boil water advisory in some parts of area's affected by E. coli detection

The boil water advisory in MD has been lifted in some areas that were affected by E. coli. The advisory remains in effect in the Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester neighborhoods.

Mississippi July 28, 2022

CDC warns rare, potentially deadly bacteria found along Mississippi Gulf Coast

The bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) was found in soil and water along the Gulf Coast of southern Mississippi, heath officials said Wendesday.