#disease-outbreak

[ follow ]
#mosquito-control

Spread of deadly EEE virus explodes 5-fold in New York; one death reported

New York faces a significant rise in eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) due to a surge in mosquitoes, posing a public health threat.

1 Dead in Santa Clara County's 1st Human West Nile Cases of the Year | KQED

Santa Clara County has reported its first West Nile virus death of the year, following positive tests in local mosquito populations.

Spread of deadly EEE virus explodes 5-fold in New York; one death reported

New York faces a significant rise in eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) due to a surge in mosquitoes, posing a public health threat.

1 Dead in Santa Clara County's 1st Human West Nile Cases of the Year | KQED

Santa Clara County has reported its first West Nile virus death of the year, following positive tests in local mosquito populations.
moremosquito-control
#h5n1
from www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.

FDA finds genetic traces of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk

Viral genetic fragments from H5N1 detected in pasteurized milk; ongoing testing for live virus presence; FDA maintains milk supply safety.

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.

FDA finds genetic traces of bird flu virus in pasteurized milk

Viral genetic fragments from H5N1 detected in pasteurized milk; ongoing testing for live virus presence; FDA maintains milk supply safety.
moreh5n1
#oropouche-fever

'Sloth Fever' Virus Is Spreading. Here's What You Need to Know about Oropouche

Oropouche fever is expanding beyond the Amazon, posing a high regional health risk due to increased infections and fatalities.

Mysterious Oropouche virus is spreading: what you should know

The Oropouche virus is spreading beyond the Amazon, causing over 8,000 infections and fatalities in Brazil.

'Sloth Fever' Virus Is Spreading. Here's What You Need to Know about Oropouche

Oropouche fever is expanding beyond the Amazon, posing a high regional health risk due to increased infections and fatalities.

Mysterious Oropouche virus is spreading: what you should know

The Oropouche virus is spreading beyond the Amazon, causing over 8,000 infections and fatalities in Brazil.
moreoropouche-fever
#mpox

Mpox is again a global health emergency. How concerned should Californians be?

A new, more deadly variant of mpox has emerged, prompting global health concerns and indicating a potential resurgence of outbreaks.

First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa

Sweden reports first case of dangerous mpox Clade 1b outside Africa amid WHO emergency declaration.

Mpox is again a global health emergency. How concerned should Californians be?

A new, more deadly variant of mpox has emerged, prompting global health concerns and indicating a potential resurgence of outbreaks.

First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa

Sweden reports first case of dangerous mpox Clade 1b outside Africa amid WHO emergency declaration.
morempox

Growing mpox outbreak triggers Africa's first health emergency - and fears of wider spread

Monkeypox virus outbreak in Central Africa prompts Africa CDC to declare public-health emergency and WHO to consider global declaration.

Hepatitis A and Other Diseases Surge Among Gaza's Displaced, U.N. Says

Living conditions in Gaza have deteriorated significantly since the war between Hamas and Israel began, resulting in a widespread outbreak of diseases among the population.

How Bird Flu Slipped Past High-Tech Texas Dairy Farmers

Early detection of infectious diseases like bird flu is crucial to prevent widespread outbreaks.

Bird flu is bad for poultry and dairy cows. It's not a dire threat for most of us yet

The H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows in multiple states, raising concerns about the possibility of efficient human-to-human transmission.
#public-health

Whooping cough: five babies in England die after diagnosis, say officials

Five babies in England died of whooping cough in 2024, with a significant increase in cases compared to the previous year.

Man (40s) dies after contracting measles following UK trip

The first confirmed case of measles in Ireland in 2024 has resulted in the death of an adult.
Health officials are taking necessary measures to prevent further spread of the disease.

Whooping cough: five babies in England die after diagnosis, say officials

Five babies in England died of whooping cough in 2024, with a significant increase in cases compared to the previous year.

Man (40s) dies after contracting measles following UK trip

The first confirmed case of measles in Ireland in 2024 has resulted in the death of an adult.
Health officials are taking necessary measures to prevent further spread of the disease.
morepublic-health

The Roman Empire's Worst Plagues Were Linked to Climate Change

The Plague of Justinian in the 6th-century C.E. was a devastating outbreak of bubonic plague that may have killed up to half the population of the Roman Empire.
A new study suggests that climate change contributed to major plagues in the Roman Empire, as periods of cold and dry weather on the Italian peninsula coincided with these pandemics.
The study shows how a changing climate can have dire consequences for societies that are not robust enough to withstand the upheavals it can cause.
[ Load more ]