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Florida Warns of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Risk From Hurricane Milton
The Florida Department of Health is warning people to avoid contact with floodwaters from Hurricane Milton to prevent exposure to a flesh-eating bacteria that causes life-threatening infections.Vibrio
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). It often has no symptoms but can affect some people severely.OverviewWhat Is Hepatitis E?Hepatitis E is a type of liv
What Is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans via mosquito bites; it also affects birds and mammals like horses. The virus is the leading cause of mosquito-transmitted disease in the United State
Parrot Fever Surge Leads to 5 Deaths in Europe
A deadly outbreak of a bacterial disease that is common among birds and can cause serious pneumonia in humans has killed five people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The MarAD
Rat Urine Is Spreading a Life-Threatening Bacterial Illness in Humans and Dogs
A half dozen people in New York City have recently become ill with an infection commonly transmitted via rat urine. The uptick in cases has led city officials to issue a health advisory cautioning res
Paris Olympics Pose Health Risks to Athletes and Fans Alike
If you followed the run-up to the Paris Olympics, you may be familiar with the debate over whether it’s safe for triathletes to swim in the notoriously contaminated Seine. The naysayers may have been
Sloth Fever (Oropouche Virus) Comes to the U.S.
More than 20 people returning to the United States after traveling in Cuba have been infected with Oropouche virus disease, also known as “sloth fever” because sloths are susceptible to the virus.The
Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Have U.S. on High Alert
As Americans get outdoors to enjoy the last weeks of summer, public health officials are urging everyone to take precautions against insect bites as the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses rises.NearlyAD
What Is a Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection?
Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) infection is an illness caused by a type of bacterium that commonly lives in the intestines. These infections typically occur in a hospital setting, though they cAD
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