A young woman who tried to treat her mild urinary infection with just “water and cranberry juice” has been rushed to hospital after developing deadly sepsis. Maisie Lewis, 20, tried to “flush out” the urinary tract infection (UTI) for four days after first noticing that she needed to use the toilet more frequently. But as […]
Category Archives: Infection
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R. Lor Randall, MD Increased surgical duration was found to be an independent risk factor for surgical site infection in patients with lower extremity bone tumors undergoing endoprosthetic reconstruction after tumor resection, according to findings from a secondary analysis of data from the phase 3 PARITY trial (NCT01479283).1 Findings published in the Journal of Bone […]
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Debbie King barely gave it a second thought when she scraped her right shin climbing onto her friend’s pontoon for a day of boating in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 13. Even though her friend immediately dressed the slight cut, her shin was red and sore when King awoke the next day. It must […]
Infection
Drinking raw milk caused Campylobacter infectious outbreak in Utah: What to know about the illness
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The Salt Lake County Health Department is urging people to only drink pasteurized milk after discovering an outbreak from the diarrheal bacterial infection known as campylobacteriosis developed after people drank raw milk. “Campylobacter infection is caused by a foodborne bacteria that we don’t hear much about but is actually a very common bacterial illness and there have been […]
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Ear infections are a common health issue that can affect people of all ages, although they are particularly prevalent in children. These infections occur when fluid and various microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, become trapped in the ear, leading to inflammation. While many ear infections can resolve on their own, some require medical intervention […]
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Post-nasal drip is a common condition characterized by the excess flow of mucus from the back of the nose into the throat, often leading to discomfort, coughing, or a sore throat. Fortunately, there are various diagnostic and treatment options available to alleviate this bothersome symptom. Symptoms of Post-Nasal Drip The primary indicator of post-nasal drip […]
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Strep throat, scientifically known as pharyngitis, is a common and highly contagious bacterial infection primarily caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This ailment primarily affects the throat and tonsils and can be transmitted through various means, such as airborne respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, as well as through the sharing of utensils and close […]
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New Delhi: Ninety-five percent of healthcare associated infections such as those related to bloodstream, ventilator pneumonia and urinary tract are device related, according to a study led by AIIMS. The surveillance study was conducted by the Pan-India Network on Healthcare Associated Infections and Infection Control in association with 121 hospitals across the country. The study […]
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LAHORE: The Punjab Primary and Secondary Health Department said that over 2,081 new cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, were reported across the province during the last 24 hours. According to a report released by the department on Saturday, a total of 126,769 cases of eye infections were reported across 36 districts during […]
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City docs report rise in number of upper respiratory tract infections among adults; say 30 out of 60 patients seen in OPD have been recently diagnosed School With the change in weather conditions, health professionals are seeing a significant spurt in the number of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in the last week, with some […]