Antibiotic resistance is rising: A membrane protease could be E coli's weak spot

A University of Alberta research team has identified a new drug target to treat harmful E. coli bacteria—which cause nearly ...
McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Treatment targeting E. coli effective in first part of trial, study finds

A new drug cocktail successfully targeted and treated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli, according to results from the first stage of a phase 2 trial. The results set the ...
The New York Times

What to Know About E. Coli

An outbreak linked to organic carrots has sickened 39 people. Here’s how to stay safe. By Melinda Wenner Moyer and Emily Schmall The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Sunday that ...
Purdue University

Purdue animal sciences researchers develop antibiotic-free treatment for avian pathogenic E. coli

Purdue University researchers in the College of Agriculture are developing patent-pending, antibiotic-free treatments for avian pathogenic E. coli, or APEC. Paul Ebner and his team have developed a ...
Medindia

Lancet Study: Oral E. Coli Vaccine Shows Strong Protection Against Severe Diarrhea in Infants

Phase 2b study confirms ETVAX oral vaccine reduces ETEC diarrhea in infants and shows strong safety profile in endemic regions.
Tri-City Herald

Do I have the flu or E. coli? How to tell the symptoms apart amid E. coli outbreak in WA

An outbreak of E. coli has led to the recall of bagged carrots from multiple brands. Across the country, dozens of cases have been confirmed, including eight in Washington state, and it’s believed ...