Infectious Diseases
CWD findings in Waushara and Indiana show continued spread of disease
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Chronic wasting disease findings in deer in Waushara County and Indiana highlight the continued spread of the fatal deer disease, now documented ...
Rat-urine-spreading leptospirosis jumps in NYC as people get sick
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NYC is looking to hire a ‘rat czar’ as city wages war on rodent population New York City is looking to hire ...
Eclipse watchers at Children’s Museum may have been exposed to measles
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How the anti-vax movement brought the measles back from near extinction Outbreaks across the U.S. have forced officials to declare emergencies. Why ...
Hunters died after eating infected venison
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The recent report of two hunters who developed neurological diseases after eating infected deer meat has scientists concerned that ‘zombie deer disease’ ...
Detroit child with measles exposed others at 3 locations: What to know
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A 4-year-old from Detroit has a confirmed case of the measles, and potentially exposed others while seeking treatment for the highly infectious ...
Anti-vax pet owners opposing rabies shot. That’s concerning to vets.
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Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s ...
Man Sent to the ICU After Being Bitten by Toilet Rat
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A Canadian man found a rat in his toilet, and his month only got worse from there. In a recent case report, ...
What to know about risk of outbreak
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Human case of the bird flu confirmed in Texas A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied ...
Cases of bacterial infections are surging, CDC issues alert to doctors
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Why Meningitis can be life threatening if not treated quickly It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ...
Nassau child with measles released from hospital
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The Nassau County child who contracted measles was released from Cohen Children’s Medical Center on Monday, officials said, as experts warned about low ...
