Category Archives: Infection

Is your dog at risk for T. cruzi infection, which can lead to heart problems and sudden death?

(NEXSTAR) – Right now in some areas the southern U.S, a significant percentage of dogs are infected with a potentially life-threatening disease — and many of their owners are likely not even aware. Canine Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (or T. cruzi), is estimated to be present in 2% to […]

Study examines links between drinking water quality and increased lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis

Previous research has demonstrated that specific environmental factors, such as trace metals, are probably responsible for the higher abundance of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in the water. Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) and M. abscesses are the NTM bacteria most frequently found in the United States. In persons with cystic fibrosis and other lung illnesses, both are […]

Non-travel related Cyclospora infections in Canada rise to 299

NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on non-travel related Cyclospora illnesses in Canada year to date, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) now reports 299 cases through August 15. Oocysts of C. cayetanensis viewed under differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy.Image/CDC DPDx Of this total, 263 cases have been reported in Ontario, followed by Quebec (25), British Columbia […]

Patients are advised to be careful about cardiac infections

Patients are advised to be careful about cardiac infections, Health News, ET HealthWorld X We use cookies to ensure best experience for you We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalize content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from. […]

Woman’s neck strain turned out to be a flesh-eating virus

How a woman’s slight neck strain turned out to be a flesh-eating bacterial infection that spread to her spine and left her paralysed Cleaner felt a suspected neck strain    She rested but lost limb movement  Left paralysed after emergency surgeries   By David Southwell For Daily Mail Australia Updated: 08:16 EDT, 27 August 2023

Vaginal Health: 5 Types of Infections During Pregnancy You Must Pay Attention To

Vaginal Health: 5 Types of Genital Infections During Pregnancy You Must Pay Attention To These 5 types of vaginal health problems can arise during pregnancy. The journey a woman takes through pregnancy is wonderful and profound. But it also carries with it a number of modifications and difficulties, some of which are related to vaginal […]

Researchers assess link between social status and infection risk

The relationship between living standards and incidence of infection in the United Kingdom varies by pathogen, according to scientists. A study analyzed the association between socioeconomic deprivation and incidence of IID by certain gastrointestinal pathogens reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Infectious intestinal disease (IID) is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract that […]

Hepatitis B and C viruses can lead to liver cancer. Health experts reveal how

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 27, 2023 08:25 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Hepatitis B and C combined, have surpassed HIV and Tuberculosis to become leading chronic infectious disease in India. Here’s how they can lead to liver cancer Hepatitis is inflammation of liver and viruses that cause infections and swelling of the liver […]