Following three recent tetanus cases including the first death in 30 years of an Australian woman, the government is urging people to be up to date with their tetanus vaccinations and alert them to the severity of the disease. Director of Communicable Diseases Christine Selvey said that the disease is particularly dangerous for the elderly….

New research conducted by the Australian National University has identified pathways for lethal Clostridium spp. bacteria, potentially leading to more effective treatment options for the future. “Our research shows there might be new therapies we could develop, such as using certain drugs to neutralise the toxin [released by the bacteria],” said the lead researcher, Prof….