Tag: Infection
Shigella Outbreak in Santa Clara County Homeless Community: 10 Confirmed Cases, 22 Suspected
The homeless population in Santa Clara County, California, is currently facing a shigella bacteria outbreak, with 10 confirmed cases and 22 suspected cases. According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Office, the outbreak...
RSV hospitalizations for kids doubled in 2022-23
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that the number of pediatric hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has doubled during the 2022-2023 season compared to the previous year. The study, conducted...
Cases of potentially deadly bacterial disease on the rise in Ontario and Manitoba
Title: Ontario and Manitoba Facing Increase in Cases of Deadly Bacterial DiseaseIntroduction:
Public health officials in Ontario and Manitoba are issuing warnings about a rare bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis and death. The...
Family Contracts Rare Parasite After Dining on Wild Bear Kebabs
Family Contracts Rare Parasite After Dining on Wild Bear KebabsIn a shocking turn of events, a family reunion in South Dakota took a dangerous and unexpected turn when a family of nine fell ill...