2015 Event Teixobactin, a newly discovered antibiotic, offers hope in treating tuberculosis and infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria; the drug has been effective in rodent trials but has not yet been tested in humans 2012 Event U. K. government officials announce that Viaspan, a solution used to preserve some donor organs, could be contaminated with bacteria after tests identified Bacillus cereus was present in the solution used to test Viaspan's sterility 2011 Event In Germany, at least 10 people die from cucumbers infected with the deadly bacteria E. coli 1978 Event Legionnaire's disease bacteria isolated in Atlanta 1943 Death Alexandre Yersin, Swiss bacteriologist (bacteria plague), dies at 79 1863 Birthday Alexandre EJ Yersin, Swiss/French bacteriologist, bacteria plague 1683 Event Antonie van Leeuwenhoek reports existence of bacteria
