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Human-to-Human Transmission of Chinese Coronavirus Confirmed as Case Numbers Surge

Human-to-Human Transmission of Chinese Coronavirus Confirmed as Case Numbers Surge

Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The leader of a Chinese government team of experts announced Monday that human-to-human transmission of a new coronavirus has been confirmed, the Associated Press reported. The finding could raise fears that the infection might not require contact with infected animals to occur, and could […]

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First U.S. Patient With China Coronavirus Is Diagnosed in Washington State

First U.S. Patient With China Coronavirus Is Diagnosed in Washington State

Latest Infectious Disease News By E.J. Mundell and Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporters TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The first U.S. case of a new coronavirus illness that originated in central China has been identified in a patient in Washington State, federal health officials announced on Tuesday. In a news briefing, officials said that the […]

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Lassa Fever

Lassa Fever

What is the history of Lassa fever? Lassa fever was first described in the 1950s, and the viral particle was identified in 1969 from three missionary nurses who died in Lassa, Nigeria, after caring for an infected obstetrical patient. Lassa fever is one of the hemorrhagic fever viruses, occurring in West Africa sub-regions in similar […]

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Stomach Virus Strikes 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff

Stomach Virus Strikes 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About 170 visitors and employees at Yosemite National Park have been hit by gastrointestinal illness, park officials say. They said most of the cases occurred around the first week of January, and that the number of new cases has declined in the past several […]

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Gangrene

Gangrene

Gangrene facts Wet gangrene is a medical emergency that needs prompt treatment. Gangrene refers to dead or dying body tissue(s) that occurs because of inadequate blood supply. There are two major types of gangrene, wet gangrene and dry gangrene. Dry gangrene can result from conditions that reduce or block arterial blood flow such as diabetes, […]

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Impetigo: Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment, and Cure

Impetigo: Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment, and Cure

12 Common Childhood Skin Disorders Impetigo can be confused with other skin infections, including cellulitis (a deeper infection) and even ringworm. Causes of common childhood skin disorders include: Impetigo Ringworm Chickenpox Contact dermatitis Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (coxsackievirus) Scarlet fever Fifth disease Sixth disease (roseola) Click to read the full 12 common childhood skin disorders with pictures […]

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Researchers Alter Mosquitoes to Resist Dengue Infection

Researchers Alter Mosquitoes to Resist Dengue Infection

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Mosquitoes that can’t be infected by or spread dengue virus have been created by scientists. The researchers genetically engineered the mosquitoes to be resistant to all four types of dengue, a mosquito-borne virus that’s a significant global health threat. This is the first time […]

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Health Tip: Preventing Athlete’s Foot

Latest Infectious Disease News (HealthDay News) — Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that often occurs in people who wear damp socks or tight shoes, says Mayo Clinic. The infection is contagious and is spread by contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces. To help prevent athlete’s foot, the clinic suggests: Keep your feet […]

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Health Tip: Signs of Food Poisoning

Latest Infectious Disease News Q Fever? A Bigger Threat to Humans Than Thought Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry Lyme Disease Now a Threat in City Parks Anthrax Is a Risk on Every Continent Parents Protect Your Child During Measles Outbreak Want More News? Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters! (HealthDay News) — Food poisoning symptoms […]