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As cholera cases rise worldwide, health officials sound 'concerning' alarm about vaccine shortages

May 6, 2024

As cholera cases rise worldwide, health officials sound 'concerning' alarm about vaccine shortages

As cholera continues to surge — and as vaccines remain in short supply — experts are warning about the global risk. Here's what to know about the bacterial disease.

Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns

May 3, 2024

Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns

A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm died after drinking raw milk from dairy cows affected with bird flu, according to a report from the CDC. An infectious disease expert commented.

Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease

May 2, 2024

Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease

Scientists say a mutated form of mpox, detected in a mining town in Congo, might spread more easily among people than previous outbreaks.

High levels of resistant bacteria found in uncooked meats and raw dog food: ‘Red flag’

May 1, 2024

High levels of resistant bacteria found in uncooked meats and raw dog food: ‘Red flag’

High levels of E. coli were found in uncooked meats and raw dog food sold in U.K. grocery stores, according to research presented last week at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona.

Bird flu virus found in grocery store milk, but no risk to customers, FDA says

April 24, 2024

Bird flu virus found in grocery store milk, but no risk to customers, FDA says

Bird flu virus has been found in samples of pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves but there is no risk to customers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.

Biden admin launches partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

April 16, 2024

Biden admin launches partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

President Biden's administration is launching a program to assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics.

US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?

April 11, 2024

US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?

The number of U.S cases of measles, one of the world's most contagious diseases which can lead to serious complications, are so far this year nearly double the total case count for all of last year.

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense’

April 3, 2024

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense’

As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic.

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe'

April 1, 2024

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe'

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported

March 27, 2024

Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported

Puerto Rico's health authorities declared a public health emergency following a surge in dengue cases, totaling 549 reported cases so far this year.