Tag: bacterial infection
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Trojan Horse Copper Therapy Targets MRSA: A New Front in Combating Drug-Resistant Bacteria
What is the Trojan Horse copper strategy? Scientists at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson are pursuing a novel approach that uses copper in a “Trojan horse” delivery system. The idea is to pair copper with a drug or carrier that can sneak past bacterial defenses and release copper inside the cell,…
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Current EHEC Outbreak in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Key Updates
Overview of the EHEC Situation As of September 12, 2025, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV) is facing a concerning outbreak of E. coli O157:H7, commonly known as EHEC. Recent reports confirm that nearly 60 individuals have contracted the infection, raising alarms among health officials and the public alike. This serious bacterial infection, which can lead to severe complications,…