The controversial RU-486 (named for the French pharmaceutical firm that created it-Roussel-UCLAF) has made headlines because of the five (four American, one Canadian) deaths that have occurred due its usage. The deaths were linked to a rare bacterium called Clostridium sordellii that seems to be more likely found in pregnant women than the general population. … Continue reading RU-486 and Clostridium Sordellii