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Lanarkshire hospital finds Legionnaires' bacteria in water supply

Legionella bacteria has been found in the hot water system of a building at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie. The bacteria can lead to the potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease

Glasgow Live · May 9, 2023

Legionnaires' bacteria found in water supply at Monklands Hospital has been 'isolated'

Health chiefs are insisting the bacteria does not pose a threat to patient safety or to the quality of drinking water, which comes from a different source.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Legionnaires' bacteria found in water supply at Scots hospital

Health chiefs have confirmed that legionella bacteria has been found in the hot water system at University Hospital Monklands.

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Best dental chews for dogs: from prebiotic chews to plaque-fighting formulas

For the healthiest canines

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

How do _Candida auris_ and other fungi develop drug resistance? A microbiologist explains

One of the scariest things you can be told when at a doctor’s office is “You have an antimicrobial-resistant infection.” That means the bacteria or fungus making you sick can’t be easily killed with common antibiotics or antifungals, making treatment more challenging. You might have to take a combination of…

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Thousands of unknown viruses discovered in baby poo – why this is not necessarily a bad thing

An international team of scientists who spent five years studying the poo of 647 Danish babies found something astonishing. The nappy samples contained 10,000 species of virus – ten times the number of bacterial species in the same children. Most of the viruses had never been described before.

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Does our gut microbiota really influence our health and life expectancy?

The intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety of functions, including digesting food and protecting against specific pathogens.

The Conversation · May 2, 2023

Warning over everyday asthma triggers that can be found around the household

Dust and bacteria, which can exacerbate asthma symptoms, can be found in several hotspots around the house.

Daily Record · May 2, 2023

Thousands of Cadbury desserts recalled over food poisoning fears

The products, made by Müller, are being recalled amid concerns they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Why It Matters | Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Sunderban sediments

The bacteria found in sunderban sediments are developing antibiotic-resistant genes (ARG) due to the constant dumping of waste and pollutants

The Hindu · May 1, 2023