by David Tanedo | Jan 25, 2025 | Bug Library
What is it? Measles is a highly infectious acute viral disease, that can cause serious medical complications. In 2014 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Australia to have eliminated endemic measles through an effective vaccination program, with most cases...
by David Tanedo | Dec 25, 2024 | Bug Library
Linezolid-resistant enterococci (LRE) and linezolid-resistant vancomycin-resistant enterococci (LR-VRE) Linezolid-resistant enterococci (LRE) and linezolid-resistant vancomycin-resistant enterococci (LR-VRE) are emerging as significant concerns in healthcare...
by David Tanedo | Nov 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Mycobacterium tuberculosis What is it? Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis (TB) an infectious disease that damages the lungs and other parts of the body. There are 2 types of TB, latent TB infection when someone is...
by David Tanedo | Oct 25, 2024 | Bug Library
Escherichia coli (E. coli) Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. It was first identified by Theodor Escherich in 1885. While most strains are harmless or even beneficial, some can...
by David Tanedo | Sep 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Pertussis What is it? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, also known as whooping cough or the ‘hundred-day cough.’ Symptoms of pertussis include fever, tiredness, runny nose and a cough that gradually develops...
by David Tanedo | Aug 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Diphtheria What is it? Diphtheria is a communicable disease caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Corynebacterium ulcerans bacteria, which can cause serious respiratory and skin infections. Prior to accessible and widespread vaccination for diphtheria, an...
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