Topic: Bacterial Infection

2 chapters across the catalog

Holiday Heart
Episode 1514 2:18:53 - 2:20:57

1514: Holiday Heart

Strep A Outbreak and Flu Vaccine Links

An outbreak of invasive Strep A in the United Kingdom and the U.S. has led to concerns about potential links to the live attenuated influenza vaccine (FluMist). Some studies suggest that the nasal flu vaccine may enhance the colonization of certain bacteria in the nasopharynx of young children.

Blotto in Biloxi
Episode 1025 1:46:55 - 1:51:34

1025: Blotto in Biloxi

Bacteriophage Therapy for Antibiotic Resistant Infections

The hosts discuss bacteriophage therapy as an alternative to failing antibiotics. Because the treatment is difficult to access in the EU and US due to regulatory hurdles and lack of interest from Big Pharma, patients are traveling to clinics in the Republic of Georgia. The therapy uses specific viruses to target and kill harmful bacteria.