New Research Sheds Light on E. Coli Spread in Human Communities

Scientists Find E. Coli Spreads as Fast as Swine Flu: Study

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Scientists shocked to find E. coli spreads as fast as the swine flu

Researchers have, for the first time, estimated how quickly E. coli bacteria can spread between people — and one strain moves as fast as swine flu. Using genomic data from the UK and Norway, scientists modeled bacterial transmission rates and discovered key differences between strains. Their work offers a new way to monitor and control antibiotic-resistant bacteria in both communities and hospitals.

New research sheds light on E. coli spread in human communities

Bacteria that often cause urinary infections can spread as rapidly as swine flu. But E. coli that are resistant to several classes of antibiotics behave differently.

Advanced disease modeling shows some gut bacteria can spread as rapidly as viruses

Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the human gut, could spread as quickly as swine flu, new research suggests.

Reproduction Number Varies Among Pandemic E. coli Clones

In a groundbreaking study that could redefine our understanding of bacterial pandemics, researchers have uncovered startling variations in the basic reproduction number (R₀) among closely related pandemic clones of Escherichia coli. Published recently in Nature Communications, this investigation reveals that even minor genetic differences among bacterial strains can lead to significant disparities in their capacity to spread, challenging long-he…