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Is the U.S. Ready for an African Swine Fever Outbreak?
Researchers from North Carolina State University used the PigSpread computer model to analyze the potential spread of African swine fever among swine farms in the southeastern U.S., revealing that between-farm movements were the primary transmission route. While existing control measures could reduce secondary infections by up to 79%, an outbreak could still persist and result in substantial costs. (Artist’s concept)In a recent study conducted by North Carolina State University researchers, a computer model was employed…
Massive Fire Outbreak Near Phoenix Airport Leads to Explosion of Several Propane Tanks
Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 21, 2023, 16:56 ISTWashington D.C., United States of America (USA)Phoenix Airport (Photo: IANS)Department officials said multiple propane tanks exploded, and some reportedly traveled hundreds of yards away from the spotA massive fire is raging near the airport in the US city of Phoenix after several propane tanks exploded in the area, according to officials.According to the Phoenix Fire Department, crews were called to the 40th Street and Washington at around 5 pm on Thursday…
Seven Dead From Fungal Outbreak Tied to Mexico Surgery Clinics
An outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to two surgery clinics in Mexico appears to have claimed more lives. This week, the Centers for Disease and Prevention updated its case tally, reporting seven confirmed or probable deaths linked to the outbreak. Officials are still trying to contact everyone at potential risk and are urging anyone who recently underwent epidural anesthesia at the clinics to seek immediate medical attention.How to Know If the Heat Is Making You SickThe outbreak first caught the attention of CDC and…
U.S. Funded Scientist One of Several Wuhan Lab Researchers Sickened During Early Covid Outbreak
In November of 2019, less than a month before the covid-19 pandemic took off and spread to nations all over the world, several scientists working at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China fell seriously ill from an unknown virus. One of the researchers was Ben Hu, a scientist who had received significant funding from the U.S. government and whose research has focused on “how coronaviruses infect humans,” new reporting by the Wall Street Journal shows. Apple's Bigger-Screen 15-inch MacBook Air | Gizmodo ReviewAt WIV, Hu…
Will the Largest Bird Flu Outbreak in History Lead to a Human Pandemic?
Bird flu is transmitted mainly by wild birds, like these snow geese. The H5N1 avian influenza virus is causing the largest bird flu outbreak in history, infecting millions of birds and a growing range of mammal species. Though human infection is currently rare, efficient transmission between farmed minks in Spain raises concerns about potential human transmission. Just one or two mutations could make H5N1 more efficient at infecting humans.An outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza that started in 2021 has become the largest…
Outbreak of Rare Fungal Disease Sickens Dozens of Mill Workers in Michigan
A fungal outbreak has likely sickened nearly 100 workers at a Michigan paper mill, local health officials say. The infection is known to be caused by fungi that live in soil and decaying wood, but at this time, the source of the outbreak is unclear.Lower Drought Conditions In California | Extreme EarthThe fungal disease is called blastomycosis, named after the Blastomyces fungus that causes it. People usually become infected bybreathing in spores that have been kicked up in the air, though only around half will go on to…
Common Childhood Viruses Linked to Severe Hepatitis Outbreak
Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It can be acute, meaning it develops suddenly and lasts for a short time, or chronic, meaning it persists for a long period of time. The most common types of hepatitis are A, B, and C, each of which is caused by a different virus.A recent study led by researchers at UC San Francisco is making progress in uncovering the reasons behind a puzzling outbreak of acute severe hepatitis in healthy children that emerged in the spring of 2022, following the…
Large Typhoid Outbreak Traced to Contaminated Drinking Water
By European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
April 1, 2023Contaminated water tanks on an old cruise ship used as emergency accommodation in the Netherlands caused a large outbreak of typhoid fever in Spring 2022. 72 cases were confirmed among asylum seekers and staff, all of whom recovered after treatment. The source was traced to a corroded common wall between the freshwater and wastewater tanks, which allowed sewage containing the bacteria that cause typhoid fever to leak into the drinking water…