bacteria

The claimants allege pollution has been caused by run-off from farmland containing high concentrations of phosphorus, nitrogen and bacteria from the spreading of poultry manure and sewage bio solids used as fertiliser.

But, at the moment, the MenB vaccine – the only protection against type B meningococcal bacteria, which makes up 90% of the meningitis cases in the UK – was only available to children.

It's made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to detect harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria, and help the body fight them off.

When they compared healthy and infected animals, one group consistently stood out — the Vibrios, a type of bacteria commonly found in marine environments.

The study measured odour levels against exposure time, and found that just 2–3 minutes of UVC treatment was sufficient to kill the bacteria and eliminate the foul smell.