There’s a warning about a dangerous bacteria that might have infected a California woman who’s still recovering after nearly two months in the hospital. An online fundraising effort says she contracted the bacterial infection after eating fish and is now a quadruple amputee. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning […]
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(KRON) — There’s a warning about a dangerous bacteria that might have infected a local woman who’s still recovering after nearly two months in the hospital. An online fundraising effort says she contracted the bacterial infection after eating fish and is now a quadruple amputee. California lawmakers pass speed camera bill The Centers for Disease […]
Urinary tract infections are common but can cause serious long-term damage In the most serious cases, patients can develop sepsis which can be fatal By Ethan Ennals Published: 17:01 EDT, 16 September 2023 | Updated: 17:10 EDT, 16 September 2023
Apple has started to warn Russian journalists that they are the targets of attacks using Pegasus, spyware used by governments to hack and monitor iPhones. Pegasus is well known for being a tool by governments and law enforcement agencies around the world for covertly monitoring the activities of people of interest, including activists and journalists. […]
NEW DELHI: Authorities in southern India have increased surveillance measures to contain the spread of the Nipah virus, officials said on Saturday. The measures have been intensified in Kerala state’s Kozhikode district, where at least six cases have been detected. Of these, two already died. CAUSE FOR CONCERN Health workers in protective gear move the […]
The deadly Nipah virus has broken out again in Kerala. The rare virus is transmitted by fruit bats, and those who fall ill have a low chance of survival. Authorities in Kerala are working to contain a new outbreak of the Nipah virus. The State government has demarcated and cordoned off a wide containment zone […]
“New variant”, “care home outbreak”, “cases rising”: you’d be forgiven if the headlines around Pirola, or BA.2.86, the latest Covid strain to arrive in the UK, had triggered a severe case of pandemic deja vu. More than two years since the UK’s last lockdown, concerns over BA.2.86 – known to have infected dozens of people […]
The current Nipah episode in Kerala seems to be under control and there are few chances of a second wave of the infection, Health Minister Veena George has said. She told the media on Saturday evening that no fresh cases had been reported on the day so far. Eleven more body fluid samples of suspected […]
Research indicates that the newly emerged Eris lineage (including EG.5 and EG.5.1) of SARS-CoV-2, characterized by moderate antibody escape capabilities, is responsible for its increasing spread; however, the forthcoming vaccines based on the XBB.1.5 lineage are anticipated to be effective against it. The severity of illnesses caused by these variants remains unchanged. SARS-CoV-2 lineage EG.5.1 […]
New Delhi: India is looking to import cheetahs that do not develop thicker winter coats. Thicker coats have been identified as a primary factor leading to severe infections in certain cheetahs, resulting in the death of three cheetahs relocated from Africa to India, the head of the reintroduction project told news agency PTI. S.P. Yadav, […]