The Latest Breaking News from E. coli

Unraveling a hidden cause of UTIs — plus how to prevent them

New research shows that one of the most common infections in women may be linked to our food supply. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

WEKU · Apr 23, 2023

Dogs and cats ‘passing on antibiotic-resistant superbugs to owners’

Drug-resistant infections kill around 700,000 people a year globally

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023

Dogs and cats passing antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' to their owners

These could include E. coli bacteria and another linked with pneumonia, say scientists

Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023

Bacteria from meat may cause a half-million UTIs a year

A new study estimates that bacteria on meat may be responsible for a significant number of urinary tract infections in the U.S.

LiveScience · Mar 24, 2023

Around one in 14 urinary tract infections may have been caused by bacteria in meat

Scientists spent a year matching the UTI-causing E. coli found in patients at hospital to that in turkey, chicken and pork products sold in the area

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023

E coli from meat behind half a million UTIs in the US every year, study suggests

Fatal bloodstream illnesses driven by urinary tract infections could rise, warn scientists as research shows link to food-borne bacteria

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

Paul Berg obituary

Nobel prizewinning biochemist who was a pioneer in the field of genetic engineering

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

The symptoms of food poisoning and the causes, including shigella, e. coli and campylobacter bacteria

There are several strains of bacteria that can cause food poisoning

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023

Water quality worries hang over Durban months after deadly flooding

Beaches open and close as E coli levels fluctuate, leaving local South African tourism sector in limbo

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023

Durban coastline: sewage polluted beaches pose threat to holiday makers and the environment

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2022