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Nevada experienced a 33% increase in cases of the drug-resistant fungus C. auris, with the CDC underreporting the total cases, which now exceed 7,200 since 2021, highlighting ongoing infection control challenges in healthcare settings.
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading globally, posing a serious health threat due to its resistance to treatment and difficulty in diagnosis. It has caused outbreaks in hospitals worldwide, with high mortality rates, and may be linked to climate change. However, advances in antifungal drugs and vaccines offer hope for combating this emerging threat.
Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile who lived over 100 years, died in 2024 due to an infection caused by a long-standing injury from a boat propeller in the 1980s, which eventually ruptured after decades of dormancy, highlighting the effects of old age on health.
A 33-year-old Australian woman, Chloe Mowday, is on life support in Vietnam after severe complications from cosmetic surgeries abroad, including flesh-eating bacteria and sepsis, with her family seeking funds to bring her home for further treatment.
A new study reveals that sick young ants release a smell signaling worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony, a self-sacrificial act not performed by queen ants due to their stronger immune systems. This behavior highlights the colony's collective effort to prevent disease spread, with sick worker ants leaving the nest and infected pupae being sacrificed through chemical signals, ensuring the survival of the colony's genes.
Fever is a natural immune response to infection, raising body temperature to hinder pathogen growth and enhance immune cell function. While generally beneficial, unchecked fever can be harmful, and medical guidance is advised for treatment. Understanding when to let a fever run its course versus when to intervene remains an ongoing scientific discussion.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton died at 79 from bacterial pneumonia, a serious lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The article explains pneumonia's causes, symptoms, risks especially for seniors, and prevention methods like vaccines and good hygiene. Pneumonia remains a significant health concern, particularly for older adults, but vaccination and preventive measures can reduce its severity and mortality.
A woman in London contracted scarlet fever, a disease once common in Victorian times, after attending a crowded, hot pub, highlighting the resurgence of this contagious illness and raising awareness of its symptoms.
A woman who contracted flesh-eating bacteria (Vibrio vulnificus) after a boating accident in Alabama shares her story to raise awareness about the dangers of bacterial infections from coastal waters, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical attention for cuts and injuries to prevent severe health consequences.
The Stratus COVID-19 variant, a dominant and slightly more infectious Omicron strain in the U.S., causes typical COVID symptoms and is detectable by standard tests. Most people are contagious for about 10 days, and vaccines are expected to protect against severe illness. Preventative measures like vaccination, masking, and hand hygiene remain important.
Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI worldwide and in the US, often asymptomatic but easily treatable with antibiotics. Regular testing, condom use, and partner notification are key to prevention and control.
A fifth death in Louisiana highlights the rising threat of the rare, deadly bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm coastal waters and can cause severe infections, especially through open wounds or raw seafood, with cases increasing due to warming oceans.
Four infants in Rambam Hospital's NICU in Haifa contracted a bacterial infection, resulting in one death, leading to a temporary halt in admissions and extensive investigations to identify the source, with no current risk to other patients.
A Jacksonville man, Nate Manor, was hospitalized for weeks after contracting flesh-eating bacteria, likely from cutting weeds and grass near his home, and is now recovering with skin grafts. He expresses pain and concern about his recovery, supporting himself through his irrigation business without insurance, while health officials advise precautions to prevent such infections.
Despite affecting 1.7 million Americans annually and causing over 350,000 deaths, many are unaware of sepsis and its symptoms. Experts emphasize the importance of early recognition using the T.I.M.E. acronym—Temperature, Infection, Mental status, and Extremely ill feeling—to improve outcomes, especially since sepsis often begins outside hospitals and can be deadly if not treated promptly.