Bacteria
Microscopic organisms often linked to health and environment
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Tick bite, rare bacteria found in dogs at center of Chatham County medical mystery
A Chatham County woman is recovering after a severe illness left her septic and with hearing loss. Doctors are investigating possible tick-borne infections, while testing also detected a rare bacteria commonly found in dogs’ mouths.
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Don't forget to clean your water bottle
Concerns arise regarding the safety of reusable water bottles. Medical experts warn that these bottles can harbor harmful bacteria, especially when shared. Experts recommend daily washing of water bottles—paying special attention to areas where bacteria can accumulate, such as the straw and the cap. Additionally, disinfecting the bottles weekly using a bleach solution is advised for added safety.
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What's a 'Superbug'? Drug-resistant cases on the rise
'Superbugs' are bacteria that don't respond to standard antibiotics and make simple infections harder to treat.
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Drug-resistant bacteria on the rise in North Carolina
North Carolina faces a growing threat as drug-resistant bacteria cases surge, raising concerns among health officials.
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Massachusetts beach swimmer contracts flesh-eating illness
There's a warning from health officials for beachgoers in Massachusetts. A flesh-eating bacteria has been reported at a beach where a person with an open wound got infected.
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In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about flesh-eating bacteria, digital licenses
WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about a flesh-eating bacteria in North Carolina and the legalization of digital driver's licenses.
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Flesh-eating bacteria infections on North Carolina's coast remain rare but serious
A North Carolina man is in the hospital battling a severe infection caused by a flesh-eating bacterium. WRAL News spoke with state health officials who say the bacteria is a common threat.
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases increasing in NC< lands fisherman in the ICU
North Carolina is seeing an increase in Vibrio infections, with 59 cases and one death reported through July 31.
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People on alert: Outer Banks crews adapt as 'flesh-eating' bacteria risk grows
North Carolina is seeing an increase in Vibrio infections, with 59 cases and one death reported through July 31.
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases rare but rising: What you need to know heading to NC's coast
A serious bacterial infection has put a North Carolina man in an Outer Banks ICU, highlighting a growing concern over the flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
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'Flesh-eating' bacteria sends Outer Banks man to ICU as NC Vibrio cases near 60
Cases of "flesh-eating" bacteria infections are climbing across the Southeast. North Carolina has tallied 59 Vibrio infections and one death this year, while Florida and Louisiana have recorded eight fatalities.
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Dozens of flesh-eating bacteria cases confirmed off NC coast
The bacteria, called "Vibrio" has caused health officials to put out a warning along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.
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Bacteria and beach closures: How to stay safe in the ocean
High bacteria levels are prompting beach closures and advisories across the U.S. Here's how to stay safe in the ocean.
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Swimming advisory issued after unsafe bacteria levels found in water near Carolina Beach
An advisory against swimming was posted Wednesday at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards.
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Sunny day flooding leads to more fecal bacteria in coastal waters, NC State researchers say
High tide on your next beach trip might wash up an "ick" factor.
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Three dead after swimming in brackish water; NC officials warn against dangers of Vibrio
North Carolina officials are warning people with cuts or open wounds not to swim in saltwater or brackish water after three people died of an infection in July.
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Sanford woman nearly loses life from flesh-eating bacteria
When Tammy Russ cut her thumb, removing an ingrown hangnail, little did she know that she would nearly lose her life 24 hours later from a rare flesh-eating bacteria.
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Sanford woman nearly dies from flesh-eating bacteria after pulling hangnail
When Tammy Russ cut her thumb removing an ingrown hangnail, little did she know that she would nearly lose her life 24 hours later from a rare flesh-eating bacteria.
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CDC, NC health leaders warn of drug-resistant fungal threat in care facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are warning nursing homes, hospitals and other care facilities about the spread of a highly contagious, hard-to-treat fungal infection, Candida auris.
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You Don't Need a Microscope to See the Biggest Bacteria Ever Found
In a Caribbean mangrove forest, scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that grows to the size and shape of a human eyelash.
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Study: Kisses from pet may contain deadly bacteria
An international study says pets could be sharing more than unconditional love with their pet parents with each kiss.
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Spa dealers say keep water in hot tub clean to avoid risk of Legionnaires' disease
While new kitchens and bathrooms might be on the minds of most people attending the Downtown Raleigh Home Show this weekend, public safety is the focus of event organizers and some vendors.
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After Legionnaires' disease outbreak in western NC, prevention on minds of spa dealers at Raleigh home show
While new kitchens and bathrooms might be on the minds of most people attending the Downtown Raleigh Home Show this weekend, public safety is the focus of event organizers and some vendors.
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Officials: Don't wash chicken in sink
Officials say washing raw chicken before cooking it can increase your risk of food poisoning from campylobacter bacteria.
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Guilford County man's death traced back to Fantasy Lake
A Guilford County man died earlier this week from complications of a freshwater bacteria contracted at Hope Mills' Fantasy Lake, according to medical examiners.
