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health4 months ago

First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Detected

A Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with the rare New World screwworm, marking the first U.S. case linked to travel to an outbreak area. The parasite, which lays eggs in open wounds and can cause flesh-eating larvae, poses low risk to the public but is a concern for livestock and rural communities. The individual has recovered, and no transmission has been reported. Prevention includes avoiding insect bites and keeping wounds covered, while treatment involves removing the larvae. Scientists are monitoring the situation as the parasite's northward spread remains a concern.

via CBS News|
#cdc#health#maryland
health4 months ago

U.S. Reports First Human Screwworm Case Linked to Travel

The first confirmed case of travel-associated New World Screwworm myiasis in a human in the U.S. was reported in a patient returning from El Salvador. The CDC states the risk to public health is currently very low, but the case highlights the potential for the spread of this parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae that feed on live tissue, primarily affecting livestock and occasionally humans, especially in rural areas.

via CBS News|
#cdc#health#parasitic-infestation
health1 year ago

"Oahu Reports Another Travel-Related Dengue Case, Health Officials Urge Precautions"

Another travel-related case of dengue has been reported in Haleiwa, Oahu, prompting the Hawaii Department of Health to urge the public to take extra precautions due to the high visitor traffic and dense mosquito populations in the area. Vector control teams have treated the area and are monitoring it closely, while urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed. Since January 1, 2023, there have been 10 travel-related dengue cases reported in Hawaii, with five cases linked to Central or South America and five to Asia.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#dengue#hawaii#health
health1 year ago

"Dengue Case Linked to Travel Reported on Oahu"

The Hawaii Health Department has reported a third case of travel-related dengue on Oahu this year, with previous cases reported on Oahu and Maui. While dengue is not endemic in Hawaii, travelers to regions where the disease is prevalent are at risk. Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and body aches, and travelers returning from affected areas should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and seek medical evaluation if symptoms develop.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#dengue#hawaii#health
health2 years ago

Maryland Reports First Death from Powassan Virus, Urges Caution Against Ticks

Maryland has reported its first-ever case and death due to the Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness. The patient contracted the virus in Canada and later died in Maryland. The Powassan virus is spread through tick bites and is most commonly found in the Northeast and Great Lakes region. The virus cannot be transmitted from person to person, and there are currently no vaccines or medicines to prevent or treat the disease. Officials advise avoiding tick-infested areas and checking for ticks after being in such areas.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#death#health#maryland
health2 years ago

Arkansas Battles Locally Acquired Malaria Outbreak

The Arkansas Department of Health has reported a case of locally acquired malaria, bringing the total number of cases in the US this year to 10. The infected person had not traveled outside the country, unlike the previous five cases reported in Arkansas. Malaria is typically contracted through mosquito bites, with most cases in the US being travel-related. This year, seven cases of locally acquired malaria have been reported in Florida, one in Texas, and one in Maryland.

via CNN|
#arkansas#health#locally-acquired