petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Aug 1, 2023 at 7:43 am The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. The judge-made doctrine of qualified immunity generally shields government officials from liability unless […]
Share on PinterestLeprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that can be acquired from armadillos or others with the condition. Johner Images/Getty Images Leprosy cases have been increasing in Florida, according to a CDC report. The bacterial infection is also known as Hansen disease. Leprosy affects the peripheral nerves, skin, respiratory tract, and eyes. Cases of […]
Share with friends ATLANTA – A Georgia resident has died from a rare brain infection that likely occurred while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond. Release: A Georgia resident has died from Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death. The individual was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater […]
In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers provide answers to whether COVID-19 vaccinations reduce sickness and mortality following infection with SARS-CoV-2.
Skin and soft tissue infections encompass a wide range of infectious conditions affecting the integumentary system, including the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue and fascial planes[1]. The incident rate of these infections is 24.8 cases per 1,000 people[2]. There are various risk factors associated with skin and soft tissue infections and this article will focus on […]
A recent study published in the Open Forum Infectious Diseases Journal examined the role of plasma metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), a promising method for detecting infectious illnesses. Study: Impact of metagenomic next-generation sequencing of plasma cell-free DNA testing in the management of patients with suspected infectious diseases. Image Credit: ArtemisDiana/Shutterstock.com Background The ability to rapidly identify human […]
JAKARTA, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Live cattle imported from Australia by major buyer Indonesia were likely infected with lumpy skin disease (LSD) at home, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday, as the Asian nation put imports from four Australian facilities on hold. Bambang, head of Indonesia’s Agriculture Quarantine Agency who goes by one name, said […]
Ever since the 6th grade, Megan Ebenroth had her heart set on going to the University of Georgia. The highly driven 17-year-old was doing everything she could to make it happen: She was a straight-A student, president of the Beta Club, and vice president of the Spanish Club. She recently picked up tennis and played […]
UCSB geographer David López-Carr, center left, and Stanford University health and environmental scientist Andrea Lund, center right, working with Senegalese partners. Credit: University of California – Santa Barbara It’s an elegant solution: Remove the habitat of a parasite-carrying aquatic snail and reduce the level of infection in the local community; all while generating more feed […]
ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 01, 2023 01:17 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Not changing bedsheets regularly can create an environment conducive to the growth and accumulation of microorganisms, which can lead to various skin infections If you are someone who doesn’t change or wash their bedsheets regularly due to lack of time or […]