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science7 days ago•45 min saved

Powassan Virus Surges in the U.S.; Tick Bites Can Transmit in Minutes

A tick-borne Powassan virus is rising in the United States, especially in the Northeast and Great Lakes. It can be transmitted to humans in as little as 15 minutes after a bite, and there are no vaccines or proven medicines to prevent or treat it. Carried by groundhog, squirrel, and deer ticks, the virus can cause severe illness like encephalitis or meningitis in some cases. Prevention centers on avoiding ticks through repellents, permethrin-treated clothing, checking for ticks after outdoor exposure, and reducing tick habitats around homes.

via Yahoo|

#deer-tick #encephalitis #meningitis

science8 days ago•35 min saved

Powassan Tick Virus Is Rising in the U.S., with Transmission Possible in Minutes

Powassan virus, carried by ticks such as the groundhog tick, squirrel tick, and blacklegged (deer) tick, is on the rise in the United States, especially in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. There are no vaccines or medicines to prevent or treat the infection, and the virus can be transmitted to humans in as little as 15 minutes after a tick bite. Most cases may not show symptoms, but serious outcomes can include encephalitis or meningitis. Prevention hinges on avoiding ticks, using repellents, checking for ticks after outdoor activities, and treating clothing with permethrin.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#deer-tick #encephalitis #meningitis

entertainment20 days ago•3 min saved

Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase battled addiction, mother says

Daveigh Chase, the former child star known for Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and Spirited Away, died at 35 from meningitis and a bloodstream infection; she had reportedly been hospitalized earlier for malnutrition. Her mother, Cathy Chase, says addiction began after a 2016 motorcycle crash and oxycodone prescriptions, leading to years of struggle, estrangement and homelessness in Los Angeles. Cathy hadn’t seen her since 2019 and even searched Skid Row for her daughter after she disappeared from jail; Daveigh’s father confirmed the death cause. The article notes prior run-ins with law enforcement and PTSD from the crash, and includes a substance abuse helpline.

via USA Today|

#daveigh-chase #drug-addiction #entertainment

entertainment24 days ago•16 min saved

Daveigh Chase, The Ring’s Samara and Lilo’s Voice, Dies at 35

Daveigh Chase, the child star who played Samara in The Ring and voiced Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, died at 35 after battling meningitis and a bloodstream infection that led to septic complications. Born in 1990, she also appeared in Donnie Darko and Big Love, earned an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for The Ring, and was Annie-nominated for Lilo & Stitch. Her boyfriend told TMZ the illness was critical and that he launched a GoFundMe to help them, noting hardships Chase faced in recent years. Her last acting credit was in 2016’s Let It Die; she had several brushes with the law in later years.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#daveigh-chase #entertainment #lilo-and-stitch

health29 days ago•6 min saved

UK launches one-off MenB vaccine drive for students and young adults

A one-off two-dose meningitis B vaccination program will be offered to about one million young people across England, Wales and Scotland, focusing on Year 13/S6 pupils and 18–25s entering university or residential further education, with doses delivered through pharmacies and NHS channels this summer and autumn, to reduce risk amid recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Weymouth and Reading.

via BBC|

#health #menb #meningitis

health1 month ago•38 min saved

Cold Medicine Backfire: Woman's Painkillers Led to a Meningitis Diagnosis

A woman was advised to treat a cold with painkillers, but her condition worsened to the point of barely breathing before doctors diagnosed meningitis, highlighting the risks of self-medication and the need for timely medical evaluation for serious symptoms.

via Yahoo|

#cold-symptoms #health #meningitis

health1 month ago•37 min saved

From Cold Remedy to Critical Care: Brit's Meningitis Ordeal After Painkiller Advice

A British woman who was told to treat her cold with painkillers collapsed and was diagnosed with a fast-moving bacterial meningitis, requiring life support. She survived but now faces lasting effects, including deafness and potential vision loss, as her family starts a GoFundMe to help with ongoing care and recovery.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#bacterial-meningitis #gofundme #health

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Berkshire meningitis outbreak: student dies, two more cases emerge as health chiefs respond

An outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in Berkshire has killed one student and left two others ill, with cases linked to Reading; UKHSA says the risk to the wider public remains low, close contacts are being given antibiotics, and vaccination reminders are issued.

via The Guardian|

#berkshire #health #meningitis

health1 month ago•17 min saved

Healthy uni student’s death highlights rare brain abscess after sinusitis

A Winchester inquest heard that Cian Everett, a fit and healthy final-year Reading student, died from a rare brain abscess and meningitis caused by sinusitis, hours after doctors sent him home with nasal spray; the case highlighted gaps in how 111 calls were reviewed and led to changes in procedures and a prevention of future deaths report, with his family later establishing a foundation in his memory.

via The Independent|

#111-calls #brain-abscess #health

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Meningitis tragedy hits Reading area as family grieves teen's death

A teenage student, Lewis Waters, died after contracting meningitis; his family described him as funny and kind and said they are devastated. Two other pupils from local Reading-area schools are being treated, with UKHSA tracing a social network linking the cases and offering antibiotics to close contacts. One case has been confirmed as meningitis B, while the other two await results; officials say the broader public risk is low and urge up-to-date vaccinations (including MenACWY) for those up to age 25, along with awareness of meningitis symptoms.

via BBC|

#health #meningitis #meningococcal-disease

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Kent meningitis cluster sparks vaccine policy rethink for teens

A Kent meningitis outbreak with 20 confirmed cases and two deaths has prompted scientists to explore whether a new bacterial variant, waning immunity among teens, or crowded social settings drove transmission, and to reassess whether teenagers or university students should be offered the MenB vaccine. While meningitis remains extremely rare, experts say the future is uncertain and policy may change if cases rise, as health authorities note a 40-50% chance of more cases but a low chance of a widespread outbreak.

via BBC|

#health #kent-outbreak #meningitis

health3 months ago•18 min saved

Kent meningitis outbreak hits young adults, prompts vigilance

An outbreak of bacterial meningitis (meningococcal group B) in Kent, England has killed two young adults (ages 18 and 21) and hospitalized 18 others. The cases appear linked to a nightclub and involve attendees from two universities, underscoring the higher risk for teens and people in their early 20s and the need for prompt medical treatment for suspected meningitis.

via The Washington Post|

#england #health #meningitis

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Kent meningitis outbreak prompts criticism over two-day reporting delay

The NHS delayed alerting UK health officials about a meningitis case in Margate by about two days, despite invasive meningitis being a notifiable disease that should be reported immediately. The delay hindered contact tracing and early warnings during an outbreak that has 23 suspected/probable cases, two deaths and several in intensive care; UKHSA says a large-scale public health response followed once multiple cases emerged, while the hospital and experts condemned the delay.

via BBC|

#health #kent-outbreak #meningitis

health3 months ago•35 min saved

Vape Sharing on a Night Out Triggers Meningitis Scare, Teen Recovers After Coma

An 18-year-old in Norwich, England, contracted meningitis after sharing a vape with friends on a nightclub night out. She was placed in a medically induced coma, with doctors warning she might not survive the next 24 hours, but she recovered with no lasting brain damage. Her mother and she now urge quick medical care for symptoms like fever, severe headache, a stiff neck, or delirium, noting the UK meningitis outbreak linked to nightlife and the danger of sharing vaping devices.

via Yahoo|

#health #meningitis #night-out

health3 months ago•34 min saved

Vape-Sharing Night Out Triggers Meningitis Scare: Teen Survives a Life‑Saving Comeback

An 18-year-old Norwich girl contracted meningitis after sharing a vape with friends during a night out in October 2024. She was placed in a medically induced coma, with doctors warning she might not survive the next 24 hours, but she recovered with no lasting brain damage. Now 19, she’s wary of nightlife and urges others to seek prompt medical care for meningitis symptoms and to avoid sharing vapes, amid a UK outbreak linked to clubs.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#awareness #coma #health