Infection

Monday, July 21, 2025 morrisons cheese maggots foodsafety consumerrights infection brie contamination somerset customerservice

A couple from Taunton West, Somerset, were left horrified when they discovered their lunch cheese crawling with maggots. Cato and Sean Cooper purchased a £3 pack of Président French Brie from a Morrisons Daily store on May … Read More

Saturday, July 19, 2025 sepsis antibiotics clinicaltrial somerset nhs infection antibioticresistance criticalcare healthcareresearch patientsafety

Somerset’s two principal hospitals, Musgrove Park and Yeovil, are participating in a groundbreaking national trial that aims to transform sepsis treatment within the NHS by evaluating shorter antibiotic courses. The Somerset … Read More

Sunday, June 8, 2025 autoimmune viral infection pericarditis mp health recovery hospital treatment chippenham

Sarah Gibson, the Member of Parliament for Chippenham in Wiltshire, has revealed she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition months after surviving a life-threatening viral infection. Last Christmas, Ms. Gibson was … Read More

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 salmonella outbreak ukhsa health infection gastroenteritis pediatrics publichealth hygiene epidemiology

Health officials in the UK have raised concerns following a significant salmonella outbreak, with confirmed cases now reported across various regions including Wales and the South West. So far, five individuals have been … Read More

Friday, April 25, 2025 hospital settlement medical malpractice nhs gbs infection brain damage cerebral palsy diagnosis apology healthcare

A hospital trust has issued a formal apology and a £35 million settlement after an 11-year-old girl sustained permanent brain damage and was diagnosed with a range of conditions following the mishandling of the early-onset … Read More