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health1 month ago•6 min saved

US Cyclospora Outbreak Expands as Produce Scrutiny Increases

Health officials report a growing cyclospora outbreak in the US with 1,645 domestically acquired cases and more than 5,100 under review, concentrated in the Midwest and Northeast (notably Michigan). Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite causing cyclosporiasis, typically spread via contaminated fresh produce or water rather than person-to-person. Symptoms usually begin about a week after exposure and include prolonged watery diarrhea, cramps and fatigue; treatment is the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and hydration. The FDA is tracing produce through the supply chain, but no specific item has been confirmed. Prevention includes thorough handwashing and rinsing produce, though washing may not remove all contamination. Cases are reported across more than 30 states and are expected to rise through August.

via Al Jazeera|

#cdc-fda-investigation #cyclospora #cyclosporiasis

health8 months ago•6 min saved

Scientists warn bird flu could trigger a human pandemic by 2026

Scientists warn that the highly pathogenic bird flu strain H5N1 has spread globally, infecting wild birds, poultry, mammals, and even dairy cattle in the US, raising concerns about potential human transmission and a future pandemic, with experts calling for increased surveillance, vaccination, and global cooperation.

via BBC Science Focus Magazine|

#avian-influenza #bird-flu #h5n1

health1 year ago•5 min saved

U.S. Reports First Human Cases of Flesh-Eating Screwworms and Bacteria

A rare case of flesh-eating screwworm in the U.S. has been reported in a traveler returning from Central America, but health officials say the risk to the public is very low due to the parasite's limited presence and effective containment measures. The screwworm, a fly whose larvae can cause severe tissue damage, mainly affects livestock but can infect humans through open wounds. Ongoing efforts in Central America and Mexico aim to control outbreaks, and the U.S. has prepared response plans to prevent further spread.

via PBS|

#eradication #health #parasite

health1 year ago•3 min saved

US Reports First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Parasite

A rare travel-related case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm was identified in Maryland, marking the first such human case in the US linked to an outbreak in Central America. The parasite, which feeds on living tissue, poses a threat to animals and potentially humans, but the risk to the US public remains low. The US is taking measures to prevent further spread, including building a sterile fly production facility and enhancing surveillance.

via CNN|

#flesh-eating-parasite #health #maryland

health1 year ago•2 min saved

First US Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Years

A rare case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite was detected in a person in Maryland after travel to El Salvador, marking the first human case in the U.S. in years, with low public health risk but highlighting ongoing efforts to prevent outbreaks.

via Axios|

#health #myiasis #parasitic-infestation

health2 years ago•4 min saved

H5N1 Bird Flu Found in San Francisco Wastewater and Live Market Chickens

Recent wastewater testing in the US indicates that the H5N1 bird flu is not as widespread as initially feared, with detections primarily in Texas and Michigan. The WastewaterSCAN network found the H5 protein in sewage from 14 treatment plants across five states, suggesting the outbreak may be confined to already identified areas. The CDC is monitoring for human infections and encourages vigilance among healthcare providers.

via CNN|

#bird-flu #cdc #h5n1