Category Archives: Infection

RACINE COUNTY — The number of residents infected with COVID-19 in the greater Racine area with COVID-19 is rising, according to wastewater testing, even as hospitalizations remain relatively low. According to statistics updated by the Wisconsin Department of Human Services (DHS), wastewater from Racine-area households shows a significant increase in the presence of the coronavirus […]

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood. While common, Staphylococcus aureus infections—known as Golden staph—can be life-threatening if the bacteria enter the bloodstream, causing sepsis. Golden staph is notorious for its ability to become resistant to […]

TEXAS (Gray News) – A man in Texas recently died after eating raw oysters, according to the Galveston County Health Department. The health department said the man had underlying health conditions that predisposed him to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterial infection that can be caused by eating undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. Vibrio is a bacterium that […]

Normal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & Physiology New research published in Blood Advances reveals that since the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, PCV7 and PCV13, invasive pneumococcal infection (IPD) rates among children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) have declined significantly. The study […]

The Health Ministry urges the vulnerable and “those interested in reducing risk” to wear masks in crowded indoor gatherings amid a rise in COVID infections. A ministry statement says that it is constantly monitoring infections from new variants and currently sees a moderate increase in hospitalizations. “Ahead of the holidays and as a result of […]

GALVESTON, Texas – Texas health officials are warning people about fatal Vibrio infections after a Galveston County man died from eating raw oysters. The Galveston County Health Department said the man died due to Vibrio vulnificus, and he had underlying health conditions that predisposed him to the infection. He was between 30 and 40 years […]

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time 1 hour SUMMARY Surgical site infections (SSIs) play a significant role in patient morbidity and mortality. Additionally, SSIs add a fiscal burden to the healthcare system and to the patient. In this webinar, our presenters will discuss recent studies that have provided insights from a […]

Freshly shucked oysters. Taken on March 14, 2022. Galveston county health officials are warning residents of a rare infection linked to consuming undercooked shellfish after a man died from eating raw oysters, officials said in an announcement Sept. 8. Health official Philip Keiser said that the man was taking drugs that made him immunosuppressed and […]

ANI | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal, Lausanne [switzerland] Sep 12, 2023 04:57 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Young children who grow up in towns and cities experience higher respiratory illnesses than those who grow up in the country, as per study. Young children who grow up in towns and cities experience higher respiratory […]

All infected ASF carcasses have been found in the direct vicinity of the town Fagersta, in the county Vastmanland, where the first 7 carcasses were also discovered. The search continues In a news release on the institute’s website, it was explained that the search for carcasses continues. At the moment, it is not quite clear […]