Antibiotic resistance, when infection-causing bacteria evolve so they are no longer affected by typical antibiotics, is a global concern. New research has mapped the evolution and process of natural ...

The New York Times: Robert Bonomo, professor at the School of Medicine, explained what to look for when distinguishing E.coli from other illnesses.

The formation of persisters is an important feature of bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli). These noxious cells, being able to go dormant, are highly resistant to antimicrobial treatments and ...

Antibiotic resistance, when infection-causing bacteria evolve so they are no longer affected by typical antibiotics, is a global concern. New research at the University of Tokyo has mapped the ...

Older adults who have Escherichia coli disease (IED), or E. coli, face a variety of potential health burdens and long-term consequences, a new study published in BMC Infectious Diseases finds.

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. Particularly vulnerable are young children, ...

Deadly outbreaks and reports of a serious condition caused by E. coli infection have been highlighted at a conference on ...

The E. coli outbreak in lettuce led to at least 89 cases across 15 states, according to an internal FDA report. More than a third of the people were hospitalized, and one died. An E. coli outbreak ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that commonly causes UTIs. When an infection occurs, doctors prescribe antibiotics to help treat it. E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the gut ...