A genus of gram-negative, curved, motile bacteria causing campylobacteriosis
Two independent studies find that Campylobacter in industrial poultry and Acinetobacter baumannii in animals pose rising risks to human health. Dense chicken farming accelerates bacterial evolution and spread, while pets share almost identical strains with hospital patients. Experts urge tighter antimicrobial stewardship and surveillance to curb zoonotic transmission and resistance.
Water from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works remains unfit for drinking after three weeks without chlorination; 408 illnesses have been reported among residents, mainly young children, with no deaths so far. Officials resume chlorination as investigations continue and tankers supply safe water.