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BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Food & drink

Experts Say These Are The Most Common Food Safety Mistakes Among Home Cooks

Food safety is just as important at home as it is in a restaurant
Pathogens can grow in a home kitchen just as they do in a professional kitchen [ more ]
berlin.de
5 months ago
Berlin

More respiratory infections in Berlin: increased sickness rates

Large numbers of people are absent due to illness before Christmas.
Various pathogens are causing the illnesses. [ more ]
Inverse
5 months ago
Coronavirus

What Is Causing the Pneumonia Outbreak in China? Experts Say There's Not One Answer

Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness affecting children in northern China have raised concerns.
The outbreak is caused by a number of respiratory pathogens, including Mycoplasma, influenza, RSV, and adenovirus. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
Coronavirus

CDC director: Sources in China say new outbreaks are from known pathogens

The uptick in respiratory disease in China is not caused by a new pathogen like the coronavirus, but rather by known pathogens such as the flu and common bacteria.
The increase in respiratory illnesses is likely due to a lack of exposure and resulting immunity to certain diseases during Chinese lockdowns.
Lawmakers are urging the CDC to ensure that China is providing accurate information, citing their early denials about COVID-19. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Respiratory virus in China not thought to be novel pathogen, officials say

China provides evidence that respiratory infections in children are not from a novel pathogen.
The increase in illnesses is attributed to known pathogens and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. [ more ]
WIRED
5 months ago
Coronavirus

How Many Microbes Does It Take to Make You Sick?

Pathogens must overcome barriers to enter the body and reproduce, while evading the immune system.
The number of microbes that enter the body usually needs to be high enough to overcome defenses and start an infection.
The infectious dose varies by pathogen, and some require a very small number of organisms to start an infection. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Health

China claims all clear on child respiratory disease DW 11/24/2023

Chinese authorities have provided data on an upsurge in respiratory illnesses among children, suggesting known pathogens as the cause.
The WHO publicly requested data from China following accusations of not sharing medical data during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China saw a spike in respiratory infections among children, with emergency rooms beyond capacity and unusual symptoms. [ more ]
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