Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the E. coli bacteria, which are treated with antibiotics. But some strains may be resistant to common antibiotic types. For the most part ...

Biofilms—slimy communities of bacteria—grow on all sorts of surfaces: from glaciers and hot springs to plant roots, your ...

The bacterium is a type of E. coli infection, present in up to one in five people, scientists believe. It releases a toxin which experts say can damage the cells that line the bowel, potentially ...

According to published repots, five children in Florida have developed a condition that likely stems from contact with animals infected with a strain of E. coli bacteria called 0157:H7.

A mum has died after an E coli infection. Laura Farmer, 46, died from a stroke caused by the infection after being diagnosed with haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). She was admitted to the ...

A mum has died after an E coli infection. Laura Farmer, 46, died from a stroke caused by the infection after being diagnosed with haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). She was admitted to the ...

There is no specific date for when the beaches will reopen, but they will become operational once bacteria levels have lowered, according to MPRB Spokesperson Rachael Crabb. MPRB tests lake water ...

Recent research has shown that certain forms of E. coli bacteria tend to colonize hypoxic areas of the body, including tumors, suggesting they might be playing a role in cancer therapeutics.

A vegan mother “obsessed with health” died in hospital after contracting a mystery E. Coli infection. A jury inquest in London heard Laura Farmer contracted the infection in April this year ...

Genetically-modified gut bacteria have been used by a team of students to make "kinder" non-allergenic hair dyes. The University of Manchester team modified E. coli bacteria to produce secretions ...

I started having diarrhea, and my doctor did a culture and found that I have E. coli. They started me on antibiotics, and the diarrhea is a bit better. Does the infection explain my poor appetite ...

Recent research has shown that certain forms of E. coli bacteria tend to colonize hypoxic areas of the body, including tumors, suggesting they might be playing a role in cancer therapeutics.