79 m. ago 'Worrying' surge in Victorian disease resistant to antibiotics is 'ticking time bomb', expert warns

Cases of a Victorian-era lung disease continue to rise in England and experts warn its growing resistance to antibiotics is a "huge concern"

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28 h. ago Experts warn deadly 'Victorian disease' is returning and becoming antibiotic resistant

Typhoid fever symptoms as the NHS warns the infection can cause serious complications and can be fatal if untreated

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31 h. ago Typhoid fever symptoms explained amid fears Victorian disease becoming antibiotic resistant

At its worst typhoid can kill, but others who develop the fever can be left with a host of unpleasant symptoms that can take several months to recover from if left untreated

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34 h. ago Warning issued as deadly Victorian disease becoming antibiotic resistant

The condition is a particularly unpleasant bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body and, according to the NHS, the highly contagious disease be can be fatal.

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35 h. ago 'Victorian' disease that toppled empires is now antibiotic resistant, experts warn

Typhoid fever is caused by a type of bacteria found in human waste and sewage, and is still a major problem in some parts of the world - but now the bacteria is becoming resistant to antibiotics

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37 h. ago Typhoid fever: Deadly Victorian disease becoming antibiotic resistant as dire warning issued

Typhoid fever is a particularly unpleasant bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body and, according to the NHS, the highly contagious disease be can be fatal

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3 d. ago Three warning signs of gout as NHS sees rise in return of Victorian disease

TV presenter Josie Gibson recently revealed she has been diagnosed with the illness that affects around 1.5million Brits - working out to be approximately one in 40 people

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1 week ago MRI injection could cause 'deadly material to form in body' as experts warn not to take certain supplements before scan

MRI scans could become dangerous when gadolinium meets common molecules in food, scientists say

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1 week ago Breakthrough as scientists find new antibiotic for STI 'superbug' on the rise in England

Scientists have found a potential antibiotic for drug-resistant gonorrhoea as cases rise

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1 week ago New gonorrhoea treatment hailed as breakthrough in fight against drug resistance

Researchers say gepotidacin could be delivered via a pill and help combat strains resistant to standard treatmentScientists have hailed a new antibiotic treatment for gonorrhoea, the first in three decades, which they said could help combat the global rise of drug-resistant infections.The sexually transmitted infection can result in serious complications if it is not treated promptly, especially for women, for whom it can lead to increased risks of ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Birmingham risks an outbreak of deadly virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife, warn experts as bin strikes create huge swarms of rats

The city has been plagued by ongoing bin strikes that have seen an estimated 17,000 tonnes of streets piled high with rubbish and rats thriving on a 'banquet' of waste.

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2 w. ago Alarming surge in deadly food poisoning linked to four lunch favourites, health experts warn

In a fresh report analysing UK infectious disease trends, the UKHSA warned that awareness of 'high-risk products' for listeria and STEC was now 'essential'.

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3 w. ago Rise of Dead Bottom Syndrome: Experts warn that a sedentary lifestyle degrades buttock muscles

Have your shoulders been aching recently? Before you blame those new shoes, you might consider casting aspersions at a culprit closer to home: your bum.

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3 w. ago Ancient disease in UK spike and may become 'untreatable' – map shows infections near you

The UK Health Security Agency says data shows a rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases - meaning cases are much harder to treat. The interactive map shows cases across the country

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3 w. ago Failures of NHS urgent dental care will lead to an ‘antibiotic apocalypse’, dentists warn

Antibiotics are used as a substitute for treatment and could fuel antibiotic resistance, warns University of Manchester expert

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4 w. ago Warning as sexually transmitted disease could soon become 'untreatable'

Health bosses have warned of a surge in antibiotic-resistant cases of the infection

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