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How do we solve antibiotic resistance?

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Jan 16 10:15 AM

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are causing over a million deaths a year worldwide. How are do we solve the crisis? Read more »

DOH: Leptospirosis cases rose in PH

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 09:47 PM

Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines from January 1 to October 29 climbed to a total of 2,794, according to data from the Department of Health released on Friday. Read more »

DOH: Cholera cases 286 pct higher than 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 14 11:58 PM

The Philippines has recorded 3,890 cholera cases since the start of the year, which is 286 percent higher from the number of cases reported in 2021. Read more »

Malawi eliminates blinding disease

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 23 04:37 PM

Trachoma is an eye disease responsible for blinding or visually impairing nearly 2 million people worldwide. Read more »

How to reduce Legionnaire's disease risk

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 06:20 PM

An expert reminds the public to ensure cleanliness of water systems as part of measures against the Legionnaire's disease. Read more »

Cordova town to close off nearby waters for commercial use

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 08:46 AM

Floating cottages and restaurants will no longer be allowed along the waters of Cordova town in Cebu. Read more »

'Magnetic shields could help bacteria survive on Mars'

Holly Chik, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jul 13 12:12 PM

A common type of bacteria could potentially survive on Mars thanks to a “magnetic shield” that protects the microorganisms from radiation, according to a new study led by Chinese scientists. Read more »

World’s largest bacteria discovered in Guadeloupe

Cécile Remusat, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 24 02:46 AM

Thiomargarita magnifica is not only around 5,000 times bigger than most bacteria, it boasts a more complex structure. Read more »

Viruses that could save millions

Irakli Metrevelii, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 04 03:44 PM

In a petri dish in a laboratory in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, a battle is going on between antibiotic resistant bacteria and 'friendly' viruses. Read more »

'Gut bacteria can boost antibody response to COVID vaccines'

Gigi Choy, South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 03 01:12 PM

Findings by Chinese University and University of Hong Kong show a type of probiotic bacteria in the gut can help enhance efficacy of Sinovac and BioNTech vaccines. Read more »

Bad dog? Research suggests superbug link to man's best friend

Natalie Handel, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 11 10:58 AM

Researchers warned Sunday of "an international public health risk" after finding antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a range of different types of raw dog food.    Read more »

China lab leak infects thousands with bacterial disease

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 19 05:59 AM

BEIJING - Thousands of people in northwest China have tested positive for a bacterial disease after a leak from a state-owned biopharmaceutical plant making animal vaccines last year. Read more »

How bacteria-eating bacteria could help win the war against germs

Katherine J. Wu, The New York Times
Posted at Aug 27 11:50 AM

Predatory bacteria carry immense promise in an extraordinarily small package. Deployed under the right circumstances, they could help people beat back harmful microbes in the environment, or purge pathogens from the food supply. Read more »

Space oddity: Bacteria can survive cosmic trip, study shows

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 27 06:05 AM

TOKYO - Scientists have found a radiation-resistant bacteria can survive at least three years exposed in orbit, suggesting simple life forms could manage the long journey between Earth and Mars unprotected. Read more »

How are my kids still getting sick in lockdown?

Melinda Wenner Moyer, The New York Times
Updated as of Jul 04 12:00 PM

Pediatricians say they’re seeing fewer sick patients overall, and they’re especially seeing fewer patients with infectious diseases. But children can still get sick at home for a variety of reasons — and quarantine-induced behaviors, as well as the coronavirus itself, might actually increase the risk for certain conditions. Read more »

How viruses change the world, and how it can be good

Robert Labayen
Posted at May 18 10:31 AM

It is unfortunate that many have died from Covid-19. The only comfort we may have is to be able to find good things in the bad.  Read more »

PHOTO ESSAY: Lessons from TB in Philippine jails to help in fight vs COVID-19

ICRC Handout
Posted at Mar 24 05:17 PM

Overcrowding, poor ventilation and infrastructures, deficient hygiene and sanitation conditions favors the spread of infectious diseases. While COVID-19 is caused by a virus and TB by bacteria, both may have devastating effects on vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with chronic diseases. Read more »