Managing menstrual toxic shock syndrome
Menstrual toxic shock syndrome remains a life-threatening disease, so researchers are exploring safer tampon designs, toxin neutralization, and vaccination.
Staphylococcus aureus
Opportunity and teamwork lead to new staph infection treatments
Victor Torres’ talented lab members joined forces with industry partners to develop treatments and a potential vaccine for lethal Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Platelets take down bacteria with the help of a trusty anti-viral
The common flu treatment, Tamiflu, may help treat lethal bloodstream staph infections.
Infographic: Immunotherapy for Infectious Diseases
Immunotherapy is typically thought of in the context of cancer treatment, but many of the same therapies used to activate the immune system to treat cancer may also combat infectious diseases.
