bacteria

CSI-type genetic analysis has been used to solve medical mysteries in humans. Now a central Florida team of researchers are using genetic analysis to find the source of an epidemic in puppies.

With hurricane season comes an increased risk for a bacterial infection that can be contracted from contaminated floodwater. Leptospirosis is endemic to Florida and the disease can be fatal unless it’s treated.

It’s peak season for swimming in lakes and rivers … and getting sick. That’s according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center study. Most illnesses are easily avoided and treatable.

Florida residents, and tourists alike, are at higher risk of contracting waterborne illnesses from the ocean when temperatures rise during the summer. Precautions can be taken to avoid infection.

Bacteria that are resistant to most antibiotics are on the rise. These nightmare bacteria are usually found in hospitals.

Researchers at University of Central Florida have found a link between a bacteria found in diseased livestock, and common autoimmune diseases. Consuming contaminated meat and dairy products could trigger rheumatoid arthritis.