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Climate Change Will Aid Spread of Disease-Bearing Mosquitoes

Climate Change Will Aid Spread of Disease-Bearing Mosquitoes

By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, March 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You thought Zika was scary? Well, get this: Global warming places up to 1 billion people worldwide at risk of exposure to disease-carrying mosquitoes over the next 50 years, new research indicates. The two most common disease-transmitting mosquitoes — Aedes […]

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Plague (Black Death)

Plague (Black Death)

Plague (Black Death) facts Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria known as Yersinia pestis. Plague has a high fatality rate, and people have described outbreaks for centuries. In the Middle Ages, plague was known as the “Black Death.” It caused the death of 60% of the population of Europe during a pandemic […]

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cefprozil (Cefzil)

cefprozil (Cefzil)

What are the uses for cefprozil? Cefprozil is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of: What brand names are available for cefprozil? Cefzil Is cefprozil available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for cefprozil? Yes What are the side effects of cefprozil? Cefprozil is generally well tolerated. The most common side […]

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U.S. Measles Cases Hit 314 This Year

U.S. Measles Cases Hit 314 This Year

There have been at least 314 reported cases of measles in the United States so far this year, new government data shows. Latest Infectious Disease News That’s 46 more than last week and includes cases reported by state health departments to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through March 21, CNN reported Monday. […]

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tetanus toxoid injection (Tetanus Toxoid Absorbed)

tetanus toxoid injection (Tetanus Toxoid Absorbed)

What is tetanus toxoid? Tetanus toxoid is a vaccine used to provide active immunity against tetanus toxin. Tetanus or lockjaw is a serious disease that may result in death. Is tetanus toxoid available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for tetanus toxoid? No Why is tetanus toxoid prescribed to patients? The […]

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Avocados Recalled by California Company

Avocados Recalled by California Company

Possible listeria contamination has led to recall of avocados by Henry Avocado, a grower and distributor based near San Diego. Latest Infectious Disease News The recall is for conventional and organic avocados that were grown and packed in California, and sold in bulk across California, Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, North Carolina and New Hampshire, the Associated […]

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Mumps Outbreak at Temple University Reaches 74 Cases

Mumps Outbreak at Temple University Reaches 74 Cases

A mumps outbreak that began last month at Temple University in Philadelphia has reached 15 confirmed and 59 probable cases. Latest Infectious Disease News Forty-six cases were identified in the previous eight days, Mark Denys, director of student and employee health services, said last Thursday, CNN reported. The university and local health department are working […]

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Sepsis

Sepsis

Sepsis (blood poisoning) facts Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that’s associated with an infection. Blood poisoning is a nonmedical term that usually refers to the medical condition known as sepsis. There are three described clinical stages of sepsis. The major diagnostic criteria for sepsis are altered mental status, increased respiratory rate, and low […]