Frozen Chicken Recalled in Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 More than 59,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products linked with a multi-state salmonella outbreak have been recalled, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says. The products were produced Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, 2021, by Serenade Foods in […]
4th Case of Rare Tropical Illness Found in US – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 The fourth U.S. case of a rare and potentially fatal bacterial disease called melioidosis, typically found in the tropics, has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genome testing shows that the strain in the latest case in Georgia is linked to […]
4th Case of Rare Tropical Illness Found in US – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 The fourth U.S. case of a rare and potentially fatal bacterial disease called melioidosis, typically found in the tropics, has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genome testing shows that the strain in the latest case in Georgia is linked to […]
Melioidosis Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis & Transmission
Facts you should know about melioidosis Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis infection commonly involves the lungs. Melioidosis is diagnosed with the help of blood, urine, sputum, or skin-lesion testing. Melioidosis is treated with antibiotics. The overall mortality rate is 40%. What is melioidosis? What causes melioidosis? Melioidosis, also […]
Yaws Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Yaws is an infectious disease that mainly occurs in the tropical areas of South and Central America, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pertenue, which causes lesions that look like bumps on the skin of the feet, hands, face, and genital area. Yaws is treated with […]
Popular Seasonings Recalled Due to Salmonella – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 McCormick & Co. on Wednesday announced the recall of several of its popular seasonings because of potential salmonella contamination. Included in the recall are McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning. The products were shipped between June […]
It’s Tick Season: Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease
Latest Infectious Disease News SUNDAY, July 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) When you’re heading outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks during and after your outing, health experts say. These common parasites can transmit Lyme disease, a potentially serious illness. Lyme disease is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected […]
Ambitious Plan to Guard Against Future Pandemics
Latest Infectious Disease News By Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters MONDAY, July 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) In an effort to avoid another pandemic in the coming years, Dr. Anthony Fauci wants to launch an ambitious plan to make prototype vaccines that could protect against pathogens from 20 families of viruses that […]
‘Superbug’ Candida Auris Fungus Spreads in US – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 An untreatable “superbug” fungus is spreading in a Washington, D.C., nursing home and two Dallas-area hospitals, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. There were 101 Candida auris cases at the nursing home and 22 cases at the hospitals from January to […]
Muffins Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 Possible listeria contamination has triggered the nationwide recall of more than two dozen muffin products made by Give and Go Prepared Foods, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. The recalled products were sold across the country and include a variety of Uncle Wally’s […]