La ministre de l'agriculture Julie Collins a annoncé samedi 20 juin la détection du premier cas de grippe aviaire H5 sur le continent australien, chez un oiseau marin migrateur dans l'Australie-Occidentale. La souche, déjà présente mondialement, n'a pas encore affecté la volaille.
L'Australie a détecté son premier cas de grippe aviaire H5 chez un oiseau marin migrateur, marquant la propagation de la maladie à tous les continents. Aucune mortalité massive ni infection chez la volaille n'a été signalée pour l'instant.
L'Australie a confirmé son premier cas de grippe aviaire H5 chez un oiseau marin migrateur, marquant la propagation de la maladie à tous les continents. Aucune mortalité massive ou infection chez la volaille n'a été signalée pour l'instant.
A brown skua found dead at Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia, has tested positive for avian influenza. Further testing is underway to confirm if it is the H5N1 strain. A second bird, a giant petrel, is also being tested. Officials urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds.
A migratory wild bird found sick in Western Australia has tested positive for avian influenza, with results for the deadly H5N1 strain expected Saturday. This is the first suspected case on mainland Australia, prompting investigations and public health warnings.
A California resident was diagnosed with Rickettsia lanei, a rare tick-borne bacterial infection, in April. This marks the third case in the state and fourth globally, with potential for severe outcomes like gangrene and death. Health officials urge prompt treatment with doxycycline for suspected cases.
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died at 35. Her boyfriend reported she passed away from meningitis and a blood infection leading to sepsis, after being hospitalized for malnutrition.
Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died at 35. Reports indicate she passed away Tuesday due to meningitis and a blood infection, with her condition rapidly deteriorating after being hospitalized for malnutrition.
Le cycliste belge Wout van Aert manquera le Tour de France en raison d'une blessure au coude contractée lors d'un entraînement, compliquée par une infection. Sa formation Visma-Lease a bike a annoncé son forfait, citant le temps de récupération nécessaire.
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.
