Category Archives: Infection

2 Minnesotans Die of Salmonella Infections from Cantaloupe

UNDATED (WJON News) — The C-D-C says two Minnesotans are dead from a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe. State health officials said last week that at least five people in the state became ill from eating cantaloupe under the Malichita brand in late October and early November. Thirteen cases of salmonella have now been confirmed in […]

Salmonella Infections Linked to Cantaloupe Kill 2

US health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week, the AP reports. Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases. Two […]

Explainer: FAQs concerning recent rise in respiratory infections in China

BEIJING, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) — As monitoring systems and hospitals across China report a rise in respiratory infectious diseases, the country’s public health departments and medical institutions are implementing proactive measures to address the situation. The following are responses from the National Health Commission (NHC) to some of the most-discussed issues regarding the infections. — […]

China insists surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by ‘known pathogens’ like flu

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Chinese authorities on Sunday said flu and a range of known pathogens were behind the rise in respiratory illnesses across the northern part of the country. China’s healthcare […]

Recent FDA Warning about Bacteria in Eye Drops: What You Should Know

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness. More products were soon added to the list, and a few others have been […]

COVID-19 infections to rise this winter, researchers predict

Researchers at Yale and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte projected surges of COVID-19 in the winter months, which may aid medical and public health systems in reducing disease transmission. Fareed Salmon 12:40 am, Nov 27, 2023 Yale Daily News A new Yale study modeling future COVID-19 trends found that cases will likely rise […]

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Played vs. Chiefs After Thursday Hospital Visit for Infections

Jeff Bottari/Getty Images Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby played Sunday versus the Kansas City Chiefs despite being listed as doubtful on the injury report with a knee injury. That was remarkable in itself, but it turns out that Crosby also spent Thanksgiving night in a hospital as well. Per ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez, Crosby […]

Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

The Canadian Salmonella outbreak from cantaloupe is quickly catching up with the patient count in the United States related outbreak. Both Countries have reported fatalities, with one dead in Canada and two dead in the United States. The implicated cantaloupe was imported to both countries from Mexico. In Canada, as of Nov. 24 there have […]

Viral fever surge creates snowball effect in Bengaluru, expect more ear infection cases

Express News Service BENGALURU: As the city witnesses a constant bout of viral fever cases in the post-pandemic era, doctors have cautioned people about an expected rise in ear infection cases too, in the upcoming winter season. Though the frequency of viral fever cases rises alarmingly, during the weather changing months, it is now seen […]