Recent tests show high levels of enterococcus faecalis at Olas Altas Beach pollution site, forcing Cofepris to ban swimming and spurring calls for urgent sewer repairs.

Genomic analysis revealed species-specific adaptations in enterococci linked to persistent bloodstream infections, highlighting E. faecium’s potential for pre-adaptation.

Several Texas beaches have medium levels of fecal bacteria as beachgoers head to the shores for the Fourth of July weekend.

The team says that uncovering the mechanisms behind how A. faecalis boosts healing could help scientists find new treatments for diabetic wounds.

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Just ahead of the long Independence Day weekend, beaches across the country have closed and issued advisories because of excessive levels of harmful bacteria. The culprit is fecal waste, a common ...

A water quality health advisory was issued on Tuesday evening for Carl Gray Park in Panama City and Earl Gilbert Park in Parker, but many residents had no idea.

High enterococcus levels can mean there are other potentially harmful bacteria and viruses in the water, the department's website says.