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The University of Michigan health blog recently reported on a Acanthamoeba case in a Lansing , Michigan woman. She was initially diagnosed as having pink eye; however, things got worse and after going to six doctors, she was referred to the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center where she was diagnosed with the parasitic infection. […]The post Acanthamoeba case in Michigan with Shahzad Mian, M.D. appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

This week, Sepsis Alliance launched Pediatric Sepsis Week to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children and to recognize the tens of thousands of children that develop sepsis every year in the U.S. Joining me today to talk about pediatric sepsis and the importance of this week is Niranjan Kissoon, MD. […]The post Pediatric sepsis with Niranjan Kissoon, MD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Healthy donor faeces is a life-saving therapy. In addition, the treatment provides huge cost savings. When used in the right intestines, faeces transplantations saves at least USD 1.2 million (EUR 1.1 million) each time fifty patients are treated for the deadly diarrhoea infection Clostridium difficile at a public hospital. These are the perspectives of the first observational […]The post Clostridium difficile colitis: Fecal transplants save big money according to Denmark study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reporting a number of ill passengers onboard a American Airlines flight that arrived at Logan International Airport presenting with gastrointestinal illness symptoms earlier this week. This included a group of 40 high school students and chaperones returning from Ecuador, with a layover in Miami. BPHC’s Infectious Disease Bureau […]The post Norovirus reported in travelers arriving at Logan Airport appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that a slow-growing variant form of Lyme bacteria caused severe symptoms in a mouse model. The slow-growing variant form of Lyme bacteria, according to the researchers, may account for the persistent symptoms seen in […]The post Lyme bacteria: Study shows three-antibiotic cocktail clears ‘persister’ types in mice appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Would you spare three minutes of your time to save lives? That’s all it takes – and more than 113,000 people in the United States, including approximately 5,700 Floridians, are counting on you to do just that. How? Register your decision to become an organ and tissue donor. April is Donate Life Month, and I […]The post Letter To The Editor – National Donate Life Month 2019 – Supporting Organ, Tissue & Eye Donation appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By Jory Lange On April 23, 2019, K2D Foods dba Colorado Premium Foods recalled 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef “that may be contaminated with E. coli O103,” reports the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). A multistate E. coli O103 outbreak has sickened 156 people in 10 states. According to FSIS, “Unopened, intact ground beef […]The post Has FSIS Identified the Source of the Multistate E. coli O103 Outbreak? appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

An update on the measles outbreaks in African countries: Cameroon The measles outbreak is ongoing in Cameroon. The number of cases started increasing since the beginning of this year and peaked in epidemiological week 7, 2019 with 130 suspected cases reported. Since the beginning of the year 2019, a total of 718 suspected cases were […]The post Measles in Africa: Madagascar, DRC hit especially hard appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Lori Tremmel Freeman, MBA, CEO at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) released the following statement on the measles outbreaks in the United States: “Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed there have been 626 individual cases of measles diagnosed across 22 states in the U.S. since the first of this […]The post Measles: ‘This disease of the past is becoming a threat of the present’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Florida state health officials reported an additional 70 hepatitis A cases last week, bringing the outbreak total to 1431 cases since Jan. 2018. Pinellas, Pasco, Orange and Hillsborough counties have reported the most outbreak cases with 310, 254, 171 and 158 cases respectively. This brings the number of cases since the beginning of the year […]The post Florida outbreak: 70 additional hepatitis A cases reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Scotland health officials have received at least four notifications of wound botulism cases (3 confirmed and one probable) since February. The source of the infection is believed to be heroin contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores. The first case, in NHS Fife, presented in early February 2019 and has been confirmed microbiologically. Two further cases presented in mid-late […]The post Scotland: Several wound botulism cases reported since February appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Palau Ministry of Health reported an additional eight dengue fever cases last week, bringing the outbreak total to 164 cases. There have been no reported deaths attributed to dengue infection during this outbreak. Last December, health officials alerted the public of an outbreak of dengue fever following the first ever laboratory confirmation of two […]The post Dengue outbreak update for Palau appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Indiana University Bloomington (IU Bloomington) Health Center reports three additional mumps cases on campus, bringing the outbreak total to 20. A mumps outbreak was declared at IU Bloomington on March 12 after a third case of mumps was confirmed. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. An outbreak is considered three confirmed cases and […]The post Mumps outbreak: 20 confirmed cases at IU Bloomington appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Los Angeles County (LAC) Department of Public Health (DPH) has recently confirmed 5 cases of measles. All of the cases were adults, the majority were unvaccinated, and two had recently travelled internationally. LAC DPH is currently investigating multiple exposures in adults and children related to these cases. Health officials urge residents who have not […]The post Los Angeles County measles outbreak investigated appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Researchers at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and QUT have found that the dengue fever mosquito common to parts of Queensland poses the greatest danger of spreading the Zika virus in Australia. The researchers showed that not only was the dengue mosquito effective at transmitting Zika, but also that the virus was in the mosquitoes’ […]The post Australia: ‘The dengue mosquito is the main danger for spreading Zika’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Dance has always been a part of Marquita’s life. She began dancing when she was four and knew she wanted to dance professionally. While attending college, Marquita was diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), a chronic liver disease. After battling liver disease for over 14 years, Marquita received a lifesaving liver transplant in December 2016. […]The post April is National Donate Life Month: LifeLink of Florida honors the spirit of donors appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Through April 19 this year, 626 measles cases have been confirmed in 22 states, an increase of 71 cases in the past week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC notes, this is the second-greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since measles was eliminated in 2000, second only […]The post Measles cases in the US rise, FDA statement on MMR vaccine appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The number of dengue fever cases in the Western hemisphere has eclipsed a half a million cases, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Through mid-April, 520,381 dengue fever cases and 2605 severe dengue cases have been reported. 165 dengue related fatalities have also been recorded. Eighty-four percent of the dengue cases were reported […]The post Dengue cases top 500K in the Americas appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The circulation of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) continues in Mayotte, according to state services in Mayotte (computer translated). During the past week, 12 new animal foci and 5 new human cases have been reported, for a total of 104 animal foci and 122 human cases since the first cases occurred at the end of November […]The post Mayotte Rift Valley Fever: 12 new animal foci and 5 new human cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A lab-confirmed measles case linked to travel was reported in York Region, Ontario and health officials have reported on possible exposure sites: Individuals who attended or worked at any of the following York Region locations during the identified times listed below may have been exposed to measles: Southlake Regional Health Centre – Emergency Department 596 […]The post Ontario: York Region lists possible measles exposure sites appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed one case of measles in a person who flew in and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 3, 2019 while infectious. Persons who may have been on-site at the date and time for any of the below locations, may be at risk of […]The post Measles exposure advisory for LAX appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Sri Lanka health officials have reported nearly 14,000 dengue through Apr. 18. The health districts accounting for the most of the 13,975 cases to date include Colombo (3126), Gampaha (1748) and Jaffna (1705). At least 11 dengue-related fatalities have been reported. Last year, Sri Lanka reported nearly 52,000 cases, following the epidemic of 186,000 in […]The post Sri Lanka dengue cases near 14k year-to-date, Expert warns of DEN-3 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

According to the Regional Health Agency- Indian Ocean, more than 1,000 dengue fever cases were reported in Reunion the week ending Apr.7. This brings the outbreak total on the island to more than 6,000. The southern part of the island is very active. Health officials say the number of cases increases significantly in Saint-Joseph, Tampon […]The post Reunion reports more than 1,000 dengue cases in a week appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Officials with the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) in Karachi, Pakistan is reporting the death of a 21-year old student from the Orangi Town area due to the “brain-eating amoeba”, Naegleria fowleri. The patient presented with a high-grade fever and other complaints. Upon suspicion of meningitis, he was transferred to the hospital ICU and died […]The post Karachi reports 1st Naegleria fowleri death of the year appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Yemen Yemeni health officials reported an additional 27,840 suspected cases of cholera with 48 associated deaths during the week ending April 14. Eighteen percent of these are considered severe cases. The districts reporting the highest number of suspected cases of cholera during the latest week are Bani al Harith (869), Shu’aub (855), As Sabain (808), […]The post Cholera update: Yemen and Somalia appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

With an additional 2,279 people infected with measles during the week ending April 13, the outbreak in Ukraine now stands at 39,549 including 14 fatalities, according to the Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Fifty-four percent of cases have been reported in children. During the most recent week, cases were […]The post Ukraine closes in on 40,000 measles cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Thailand Division of Disease Control (DDC) with the Ministry of Health (MOH) is warning (computer translated) the public against eating pork that isn’t properly cooked due to the risk of Streptococcus suis infection. During the first three months of 2019, health officials have reported 50 S. suis infections, including 10 fatalities. The risk to […]The post Streptococcus suis infections in Thailand, 10 deaths in first three months appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Syphilis Nearly a month after our last report on the syphilis situation in Japan, officials report an additional 495 cases, bringing the total cases for 2019 to 1627. According to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), Tokyo has seen 425 cases followed by Osaka prefecture with 283 and Aichi and Hyogo with 88 each. […]The post Japan syphilis update and other infectious diseases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday granted final approval of the first generic naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, commonly known as Narcan, a life-saving medication that can stop or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. “In the wake of the opioid crisis, a number of efforts are underway to make this emergency overdose reversal […]The post Opioids: Generic naloxone nasal spray gets FDA nod to treat overdose appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Reports from the Republic of the Congo (computer translated) show that the chikungunya epidemic that began Jan. 7 has grown to 8,000 cases. The outbreak has affected eight departments ( Kouilou, Bouenza, Pointe Noire, Plateaux, Pool and Brazaville, Niari, Lékoumu). Officials from the National Public Health Laboratory reveal that the disease has already being seen […]The post Chikungunya outbreak affects 8,000 in the Republic of the Congo appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A bobcat that attacked a golfer and a horse in Baltic, Connecticut has tested positive for rabies, according to state authorities. The cat attacked a horse and a golfer at the Mohegan Sun Golf Course on Thursday. Another member of the golfer’s team was able to drive the bobcat off. The golfer was transported to […]The post Connecticut: Bobcat that attacked golfer, horse had rabies appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating a case of measles after the State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a positive test for the illness in a resident of the East Tennessee. While the investigation is currently centered in East Tennessee, all Tennesseans should be aware of measles and its symptoms. These symptoms may include fever, […]The post Tennessee reports 1st measles case of 2019 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

According to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health, 1,359 hepatitis A cases have been reported from the beginning of 2018 through April 13, 2019. The number of reported hepatitis A cases more than doubled from 2016 to 2017 and nearly doubled again in 2018 after remaining relatively stable in previous years. Case […]The post Hepatitis A outbreak: Pinellas and Pasco counties account for 38 percent of Florida cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Maryland state health officials have reported the fourth measles case in a Maryland resident. The Maryland Department of Health has advised that people might have been exposed to measles at the following locations at the following times: 4000 Old Court Road in Pikesville, MD on: Tuesday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Sunday, […]The post Maryland: 4th measles case reported in Baltimore, Pikesville area appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Measles update In an update on the measles situation in California, state health officials are now reporting 23 confirmed measles cases, including 13 outbreak-associated cases as of April 17. Two outbreaks have been linked to patients with international travel Butte, Calaveras, Shasta, Tehama counties report nine total cases while Santa Clara San Mateo counties are […]The post Measles in California update, Pertussis death in Orange County infant appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In an update on the mumps situation at Indiana University (IU) -Bloomington campus, 17 cases have been reported since the first case on Feb. 21. According to a Daily Student report, IU spokesman Chuck Carney said it is unknown whether the latest case is affiliated with the fraternity that nine of the other cases are […]The post Indiana University mumps cases rise to 17 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

San Francisco health officials report sexually transmitted diseases (STD) have been increasing steadily in San Francisco and across California since 2013. Some of the rising numbers include syphilis in women. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of women with syphilis has increased 144 percent to 71. In related data, statewide, 283 infants were born with […]The post San Francisco reports big syphilis increases in women appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports preliminary global data that shows reported cases rose by 300 percent in the first three months of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. By region, Africa has recorded a 700% increase, the Americas 60%, Europe 300%, the Eastern Mediterranean 100%, with 40% increases in Southeast Asia and […]The post Global measles up 300 percent in 2019 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In 2000, measles was declared to be eliminated in the United States, when no sustained transmission of the virus was seen in this country for more than 12 months. Today, however, the United States and many other countries that had eliminated the disease are experiencing concerning outbreaks of measles because of declines in measles vaccine […]The post Measles: Without renewed focus on vaccination efforts, the disease may rebound in full force appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli-sliced meats and cheeses. Eight sick people were reported from four states (Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). All 8 people were hospitalized, including one death reported from Michigan. Two cases were reported in […]The post Multistate Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, One death reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Australia has more salmonella outbreaks than any other country in the world, with the number of cases doubling over the last decade. Over the past month alone, there have been numerous reports of the salmonella pathogen infecting eggs, leading to vast recalls of products and sparking calls from experts for more stringent hygiene practices. In […]The post Salmonella outbreaks likely to become more severe: University of Sydney researchers develop model appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in Michigan, state health officials are now reporting 43 confirmed cases since mid-March. To date, 40 cases have been reported in Oakland County, one in Wayne County and one in the City of Detroit. In addition, an international traveler was diagnosed with measles following a visit to Washtenaw County, […]The post Measles reported in the city of Detroit as Michigan total rises appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Steve’s Farm Fresh Eggs recall The NSW Food Authority advises that the following eggs are being voluntarily recalled by ‘Steve’s Farm Fresh Eggs’ because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis (SE): Fresh Eggs From My Farm 12 Free Range Eggs 700g Fresh Eggs From My Farm Cage Eggs 700g The Use By date on […]The post Australia: Egg recall, travel health and Shigella appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Virology blog was the first science website I followed, its been quite a few years now and it was an inspiration to me in using the internet to disseminate information on infectious diseases and up-to-date outbreak news. Because of my guest today, I saw real value in this type of reporting or blogging. He is […]The post Outbreak News interview: Vincent Racaniello, PhD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Holy Week 2019 tetanus warning Every year at this time, Philippines health officials issue a warning to those who practice self-flagellation and crucifixion in the predominant Catholic country concerning the tetanus risk. Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Enrique Domingo said penitents who will be nailed to the cross should sterilize the nails, as well as […]The post Philippines: Holy Week tetanus warning, Measles at Zamboanga City Jail appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Vermont health officials are investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal (GI) illness at Norwich University in Northfield after more than two dozen students and staff reported being sick. Based on the symptoms and length of illness reported, norovirus is suspected but has not yet been confirmed through laboratory testing. Health officials advise if you are sick […]The post Suspected norovirus outbreak at Norwich University appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

New York City health officials reported an 186 percent increase in congenital syphilis cases from 2017 to 2018. In 2017, seven cases were reported, while preliminary data show 20 congenital syphilis cases last year. The twenty cases is the largest number of congenital syphilis cases reported annually in NYC in over 10 years, and included […]The post New York City reports most congenital syphilis cases in over a decade appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A new study led by a research team from Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School describes how bacteria adapted to the modern hospital environment and repeatedly cause antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections. Infections acquired by hospitalized patients are more often antibiotic-resistant than those that occur elsewhere, and hospitals invest considerable effort to prevent them. Despite […]The post Enterococcus faecalis: Study identifies how it causes antibiotic resistant infection appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

New York City health officials reported an additional 44 measles cases in the past week, bringing the outbreak total to 329 in Brooklyn and Queens since October. To date, 62 cases have been reported in April alone. New cases were reported in Williamsburg (39), Borough Park (3), Midwood/Marine Park (1) and Far Rockaway (1). All […]The post NYC measles outbreak tops 300 cases, Lawsuits over mandatory vaccinations appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

An epidemiological outbreak (more than three cases in proximity and time) of measles has been reported in the city of Guadalajara in western Mexico, according to Ministry of Health of Castilla-La Mancha. MiraCorredor.tv reports (computer translated) six cases in recent days. The cases include six adults between 35 and 45 years of age. Two required hospitalization–one […]The post Measles outbreak in Guadalajara, Mexico appeared first on Outbreak News Today.