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Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria may Lead to Intractable Gonorrhoea Infections and Restrict Operations

March 27, 2013 by Michael Manning Leave a Comment

Antibiotics, the conversation, Wikimedia Commons

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may lead to increased rates of gonorrhea and may limit the use of minor surgery to correct health issues.

Filed Under: Headlines, Microbiology

Parasitic Protozoa on Fruits and Vegetables

March 26, 2013 by Rosemary Drisdelle Leave a Comment

An oocyst of Cyclospora cayetanensis as seen in a microscopic preparation: Public domain image, CDC

Tests have shown that many ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables in grocery stores are carrying parasites – how can you avoid parasites in your produce?

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Filed Under: Microbiology

Bed Bug Resistance to Pesticides: Cimex lectularius Pyrethroid Resistance

March 22, 2013 by Rosemary Drisdelle Leave a Comment

Bed bugs bites can cause inflammmation and discomfort: Public domain image by Andybrookestar

Bed bugs are infesting everywhere – cimex lectularius are becoming difficult to eradicate due to insecticide use and resulting pyrethroid resistance.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Microbiology

Strongyloides stercoralis: A Parasitic Worm That Can Kill

March 21, 2013 by Rosemary Drisdelle Leave a Comment

Strongyloides Stercoralis is a common parasite in undeveloped countries. When the patient’s immune system is compromised, infestation can be fatal.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Microbiology

Immunotherapy: The Exciting Prospect of Harnessing the Body’s Immune System to Treat Cancer

February 3, 2013 by Michael Manning 1 Comment

Can you treat cancer with your own immune system? Immunotherapy can target cancer and aid current debilitating chemotherapy and radiation therapies.

Filed Under: Microbiology

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Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria may Lead to Intractable Gonorrhoea Infections and Restrict Operations

Parasitic Protozoa on Fruits and Vegetables

Bed Bug Resistance to Pesticides: Cimex lectularius Pyrethroid Resistance

Strongyloides stercoralis: A Parasitic Worm That Can Kill

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