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High Post-Hospital Death Rate Trails Ebola Survivors

High Post-Hospital Death Rate Trails Ebola Survivors

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The overall death rate of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa may have been underestimated, with new research finding survivors could have a five times higher death rate after leaving the hospital than the general population. An outbreak of Ebola is currently raging in […]

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New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Up Windows Counter Vaccine Misinformation

New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Up Windows Counter Vaccine Misinformation

THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Educational pop-up windows will now appear on Facebook and Instagram when people search for vaccine-related content. Latest Infectious Disease News The goal of the new feature is to counter the spread of anti-vaccine misinformation, according to Facebook, which owns Instagram, CNN reported. Users in the United States will […]

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NYC Measles Outbreak Over: Officials

NYC Measles Outbreak Over: Officials

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The New York City measles outbreak is over and the public health emergency that was declared on April 9 for parts of Brooklyn has ended, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. Latest Infectious Disease News It was the largest outbreak in New York City in nearly […]

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Mumps Outbreaks Hitting U.S. Migrant Detention Centers

Mumps Outbreaks Hitting U.S. Migrant Detention Centers

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new government report finds more than 900 cases of dangerous and highly contagious mumps have occurred at 57 U.S. migrant detention facilities over the past year, with nearly half of cases occurring in Texas. “Mumps is a highly contagious […]

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CDC Boosts Efforts to Fight Congo Ebola Outbreak

CDC Boosts Efforts to Fight Congo Ebola Outbreak

FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stepped up its efforts to help fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Latest Infectious Disease News There have been 3,004 cases and 2,006 deaths in the Ebola outbreak in the country as of […]

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Encephalitis

Encephalitis

Encephalitis Symptom Photophobia Sensitivity to light is the inability to tolerate light, medically known as photophobia. In someone who is light sensitive, any type of light source (sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light) can cause discomfort. Photophobia typically causes a need to squint or close the eyes, and headache, nausea, or other symptoms may be associated […]

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‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles in Europe: WHO

‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles in Europe: WHO

THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vaccine refusals have contributed to a “dramatic resurgence” of measles in Europe, the World Health Organization says. Latest Infectious Disease News In the first half of this year there were nearly 90,000 measles cases in Europe, nearly double the number reported for the same period in 2018, according […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Measles

Health Tip: Understanding Measles

(HealthDay News) — Measles is a contagious disease caused by a virus that is passed through the air and direct contact, says the World Health Organization. Latest Infectious Disease News The first signs of measles are high fever, cough, red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks. Over the next few weeks, […]

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Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible: WHO

Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible: WHO

FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The eradication of malaria worldwide may eventually be possible but when that might be achieved is unclear, according to the World Health Organization. Latest Infectious Disease News The U.N. health agency is “unequivocally in favor” of wiping out malaria but major questions about its feasibility remain, Dr. Pedro […]