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October 15, 2023

Drinking raw milk caused Campylobacter infectious outbreak in Utah: What to know about the illness

Fourteen people in Salt Lake County, Utah, recently developed campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection; most drank raw milk. Here's what to know about the outbreak and how to prevent it.

October 4, 2023

South African retailers ration eggs as country faces worst outbreak of avian flu

South Africa continues to face a massive shortage of chicken meat and eggs due to a deadly outbreak of avian flu. Retailers are now rationing eggs to their customers.

September 27, 2023

Norovirus spread on the Washington Pacific Crest trail — what to know and how to protect yourself

The CDC published a report noting at least 27 cases of acute gastroenteritis in 2022 among hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, presumed to be norovirus, based on the characteristics.

September 26, 2023

Cholera, dengue outbreaks reported in Sudan as conflict between armed forces continue, UN says

As Sudan’s military and rival paramilitary force continue its deadly fighting, outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever have been reported in the impoverished nation.

September 19, 2023

Libya divides flood-stricken city into sections to prevent potential spread of disease

Derna, Libya, which faced massive flooding when a Mediterranean storm caused two dams to collapse, is being divided into sections to create buffers in case disease outbreaks occur.

September 1, 2023

Virginia declares statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease: 'Rare but serious'

The state of Virginia is warning of a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease, a "rare but serious" bacterial illness that can lead to meningitis. Here's what you need to know.

August 11, 2023

Death toll caused by Bangladesh dengue outbreak rises, may break records this month

Bangladesh officials warn that the country's death toll caused by a dengue outbreak may break records this month. The mosquito-borne illness has caused 364 deaths this year.

July 31, 2023

NJ reports first case of West Nile virus this year

Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down what you need to know about the symptoms, risks and treatment.

July 26, 2023

Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Northeast sickens 16, hospitalizes 6

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that an outbreak of Salmonella linked to ground beef has sickened 16 people across four northeastern states.

July 25, 2023

Tuberculosis at the border: Doctors issue warnings of ‘drug-resistant strains’

Cases of tuberculosis, which kills more people than any other infectious disease, rose in the U.S. during 2022 — and some doctors are concerned that limitations of testing at the border could be partly to blame.