The CDC reported the youngest-ever Japanese encephalitis case, a baby under three months old in Hualien County. Another severe enterovirus D68 case, a child under five with acute flaccid paralysis, was also confirmed.
Screwworm cases are increasing in the US, with 12 confirmed animal infections across Texas and New Mexico. Agricultural experts warn of serious consequences for the beef industry, while USDA urges vigilance and releases sterile flies to combat the parasite.
A Hong Kong poultry stall tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, leading to disinfection. Shoppers at Sha Tin's Wo Che Market appeared unfazed, with one vendor noting lower foot traffic but no increased public concern.
A sample from Hong Kong's Wo Che Market tested positive for H9 bird flu, days after a two-year-old boy visiting the venue contracted a mild H9N2 strain. The risk of a serious outbreak is considered low, with the boy in stable condition and household contacts asymptomatic.
A 17-year-old Florida boy, Joziah Thompson, is in critical condition after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, while swimming in a park. His mother is fundraising for medical expenses and advocating for better public awareness of bacteria levels in local waters.
Syphilis infection rates are rising in Australia, prompting concern among experts. The sexually transmitted infection, preventable and curable, has seen a significant increase in notifications, particularly congenital syphilis cases affecting First Nations children. Efforts are underway to combat the outbreak through increased testing and culturally safe healthcare.
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, 47, dies after 3+ years in hospital with abdominal infection; known for legal advocacy, especially women's rights and prison reform.
A 38-year-old inmate at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in California is being treated for a possible hantavirus infection, with officials stating no person-to-person spread is believed and no quarantine has been announced.
A 43-year-old man in Kozhikode, India, has been hospitalized with suspected Nipah virus symptoms. Preliminary tests are positive, and authorities are awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology. Precautionary measures and contact tracing are underway.
A demonstrator was shot and killed during a protest in Nanyuki, Kenya, against a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine center for US citizens. Protesters clashed with police, who used tear gas. The US stated Kenya was chosen for proximity and timely treatment of Americans affected by the DRC outbreak.
A demonstrator was shot and killed by police during protests in Nanyuki, Kenya, against a US-planned Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens, amid concerns over infection risks and transparency.
A pediatrician reports a surge in chickenpox cases among adolescents, with one middle schooler developing a bacterial infection and pustules. He urges parents to consider a second vaccine dose for children over 4 due to waning immunity from a single dose, especially as outbreaks are common in schools.
Sam Stubbs, a 27-year-old with Down syndrome, nearly died from a respiratory infection due to perceived neglect in healthcare. His case highlights systemic issues and the need for better training and inclusion in decision-making for people with intellectual disabilities.
Health experts warn of a potential rise in Vibrio vulnificus infections due to warming coastal waters. Early cases reported in Florida and Connecticut highlight the risk, especially from consuming raw shellfish.
Brazil is monitoring two patients, one in São Paulo from DR Congo and another in Rio from Uganda, for possible Ebola infection. Both have tested positive for other conditions (meningitis and malaria, respectively), but officials state this doesn't rule out Ebola.
Des experts argentins estiment que l'infection de hantavirus sur un bateau de croisière, ayant causé 3 morts, est « assez bien maîtrisée » grâce aux mesures prises.
Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven. The new cases are health workers in Kampala. The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine. The WHO has declared it a public health emergency of international concern.
Bacillus cereus infections, often found in school lunches, fried rice, and leftover rice, can cause vomiting or diarrhea. The bacteria's heat-resistant spores and toxins are not destroyed by normal heating. Prevention involves immediate consumption after cooking, proper refrigeration below 5°C, or keeping warm above 60°C, avoiding the danger zone of 10-50°C for over 2 hours.
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling an Ebola outbreak, with 867 suspected cases and 204 deaths reported. The virus, a rarer species named Bundibugyo, risks spreading internationally, with Uganda confirming five cases. Challenges include late detection, armed groups, poor infrastructure, and public mistrust.
Psychologist Jocelyn Raude explains that public anxiety over hantavirus cases is not surprising, attributing it to the "anchoring effect" that links new health scares to the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly due to events like ship quarantines.
An elderly patient developed a severe Vibrio vulnificus infection within a day after a fish spine injury while handling seafood. Vibrio vulnificus, a salt-tolerant marine bacterium, is known as a "flesh-eating bacterium" and "merciless killer of the sea" due to its rapid progression and high fatality rate, especially in high-risk individuals like those with liver disease or weakened immune systems. Prevention includes wearing gloves when handling seafood, avoiding contact with contaminated seawater if skin is broken, and not eating raw seafood.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Communication and Media reported that the Ebola virus outbreak has claimed over 200 lives, with 204 probable deaths and 867 probable infection cases registered across three provinces. The epicenter is in Ituri province.
In eastern Congo, Ebola is spreading faster than responders can track, with health workers following up on only 21% of identified contacts daily. The outbreak has reached three provinces, including South Kivu, raising concerns despite international emergency measures.
Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the total to five. The new cases include a driver and a health worker exposed to the first patient, and a woman from the DRC. Contact tracing is intensified as WHO warns of high risk in Congo.
