VIDEO September 12, 2023 Texas health official discusses resident who died from shellfish bacteria at restaurant Galveston County Local Health Authority Dr. Philip Keiser discussed with FOX 26 Houston a man in his thirties who contracted Vibrio Vulnificus after eating raw oysters at a Texas restaurant. (FOX 26 Houston)
HEALTH 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.
Connecticut August 30, 2023 Vibrio bacteria blamed for 2 deaths in Connecticut Two Connecticut residents have reportedly died this summer from Vibrio vulnificus infections, which stem from bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater.
HEALTH August 28, 2023 E.coli bacteria detected in Grand Canyon National Park’s water supply E.coli bacteria has been detected in the water supply inside the Grand Canyon National Park, according to an advisory released by the National Park Service (NPS) on Friday.
California August 26, 2023 Athletes break out in rashes, fever after Tough Mudder race Nearly two dozen people who participated in a Tough Mudder challenge developed rashes and fever after the event last weekend, Sonoma County health officials said.
Florida August 19, 2023 Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Tampa Bay since January Five people are confirmed dead, and 26 cases of flesh-eating vibrio vulnificus bacterial infections have been reported in Florida since January, health officials said.
United Kingdom August 11, 2023 Britain removes migrants from barge after finding dangerous bacteria in water system At least 39 migrants were removed from a barge in the United Kingdom after a dangerous bacteria was detected in the water system. The bacteria detected was legionella
HEALTH August 8, 2023 Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections 'in some settings,' study suggests Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Here's what to know.
HEALTH August 5, 2023 Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, doctor warns: ‘This is an enormous problem’ A growing number of Americans are building immunity to antibiotics. Dr. Marc Siegel discussed potential causes and solutions on "America's Newsroom" this week.
North Carolina July 31, 2023 North Carolina reports 3 fatalities from infections linked to Vibrio bacteria in warm seawater North Carolina health officials confirmed three recent deaths were caused by infections from Vibrio bacteria, which are naturally found in warm seawater and brackish water.
Bacteria July 22, 2023 Ohio woman details health journey after contracting rare infectious breast disease on a business trip Tami Burdick of Cincinnati contracted a rare infectious breast disease while on a business trip to Connecticut from a hotel shower. The infection came from a bacteria associated with water, sewage and soil.
