Federal officials are investigating a new cyclospora outbreak with over 12,000 cases nationwide, including 72 linked to an unknown product under FDA traceback. This summer's surge is the highest on record, with Michigan reporting 7,171 cases, prompting a recall of some products.
A study reveals how the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis extends the lifespan of Temnothorax nylanderi worker ants. The parasite alters the ant's gene expression, making its fat body resemble that of a long-lived queen, while dampening brain activity to reduce work and increase survival for the parasite's life cycle.
A study reveals how the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis extends the lifespan of Temnothorax nylanderi worker ants in Germany. The parasite alters ant gene expression, making their fat bodies queen-like for longevity, while dampening brain activity for a quieter, lazier existence, aiding its own life cycle.
US parasitic illness (cyclosporiasis) cases have surged to nearly four times the annual average, with 4,173 confirmed cases across 41 states. Michigan leads with 6,571 cases tied to contaminated lettuce, leading to a Taylor Farms recall. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims outbreaks are "under control."
Taylor Farms, a produce company that voluntarily recalled lettuce due to a diarrhea parasite outbreak, is publicly battling the White House despite donating millions to Republican and Trump-aligned groups. The FDA initially reported a positive test for Cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce, then retracted it as a "false positive," leading to a dispute over an alleged apology.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the US cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control, despite over 10,000 cases across 40+ states. The FDA identified Taylor Farms lettuce as a source, leading to a recall, but a "false positive" didn't alter the advisory.
La filière française de la noisette, notamment dans le Lot-et-Garonne et le Tarn-et-Garonne, fait face à une crise majeure due à des parasites comme la punaise diabolique et le balanin, causant des pertes de récolte allant jusqu'à 30% et menaçant la survie des producteurs.
US officials reported a false positive for cyclospora in an iceberg lettuce sample from Taylor Farms, initially linked to a diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands. The exact source remains unknown, but Taylor Farms voluntarily removed central Mexico-sourced lettuce, and Taco Bell stopped serving it in five states.
Escaped flowerhorn cichlids, human-bred hybrid fish, are integrating into Lake Sampaloc's ecosystem in the Philippines, threatening native species like the endangered ayungin. Research highlights their resilience in polluted waters and potential health risks, urging collaborative solutions.
An ambitious experiment in Senegal's River Valley introduces tilapia and African bonytongue fish into rice fields to combat food insecurity, poverty, and schistosomiasis. The fish fertilize crops, prey on disease-carrying snails, and offer a source of income, potentially transforming local agriculture.
An environmental engineer in Senegal is experimenting with adding fish to rice farms to tackle food insecurity, poverty, and schistosomiasis. Tilapia fertilize crops with their waste, while African bonytongue fish eat snails that carry the disease.
A diarrhea-causing parasite, Cyclospora, is spreading across the US, with Michigan reporting over 700 cases. The infection, cyclosporiasis, can cause severe gastrointestinal issues and fatigue for over a month. No single source has been confirmed, but past outbreaks were linked to contaminated produce. At least 20 hospitalizations have occurred.
Parasitiska masklarver, kända som cerkarier, har drabbat badande i Sverige i sommar, orsakat kliande utslag. Simskolor har stoppats och varningar utfärdats vid flera badplatser. Forskare förklarar att parasiten är vanlig i sötvatten och hos sjöfåglar, men ofarlig för människor.
Även om det finns risk för magsjuka och infektioner vid intag av avloppsvatten, är den liten tack vare utspädning och konkurrens mellan mikroorganismer. Kommuner ansvarar för badvattenkvalitet.
Michigan is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a diarrheal parasite, with 1,251 cases reported as of July 9, including 44 hospitalizations. Cases are also rising rapidly in neighboring Ohio, with over 500 reported.
Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, often seasonal in the US (May-August). Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and fatigue. Prevention involves thorough washing of produce, cooking when possible, and avoiding contaminated food/water.
Michigan reports nearly 1,000 cases of parasitic infection, the largest outbreak in state history. Investigations are ongoing in 28 other states, with Ohio also reporting hundreds of cases. The source remains unidentified, and the illness, cyclosporiasis, causes prolonged diarrhea.
Cyclospora, a parasite causing "explosive diarrhea," is rapidly spreading across the US, with Michigan reporting over 700 cases. Other states like Ohio and North Carolina also see rising infections. The illness, though usually not life-threatening, can last over a month if untreated.
ICMBio realiza mutirão em Fernando de Noronha para capturar caramujo-africano, espécie invasora que transmite doenças e destrói plantas. Moradores são orientados a contatar Vigilância Sanitária.
Criado em 1910, o Biotônico Fontoura, um fortificante com 9,5% de etanol, tornou-se onipresente nos lares brasileiros. Sua história mescla cultura, sabedoria popular e a evolução da saúde pública, com forte apelo de marketing.
Alpenvereine in Deutschland, Österreich und Südtirol bitten Gäste um Mithilfe bei der Eindämmung von Bettwanzen in Berghütten. Die Parasiten finden dort gute Bedingungen vor und verbreiten sich über Wanderer. Einfache Verhaltensregeln sollen helfen.
Cerca de 100 crianças e adolescentes no assentamento Luiz Beltrame, em Natal, foram diagnosticados com tungíase, conhecida como bicho-de-pé. Uma ação emergencial com médicos e voluntários atendeu a comunidade, que enfrenta o problema devido a condições ambientais.
In Nigeria, a beloved board game has been adapted into "Schisto & Ladders" to teach children about preventing schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease. The game uses familiar game mechanics to educate about transmission and healthy behaviors, complementing medical efforts in affected communities.
Fästingsäsongen är här och svenska forskare följer noga två nya fästingarter: flyttfågelsfästingen som kan bära på Krim-Kongovirus och brokig hundfästing som kan etablera sig i Sverige. Även trubbnosfästing och tajgafästing övervakas.
