Mysterious Fever Outbreak in India; Health Official Says Tens of People, Mostly Children, Die ‘Very Fast’ From the Illness

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.02.2021 03:06 AM

A mysterious fever has occurred in India and it has claimed lives of the many, most of them children. This virus is suspected to be a severe form of Dengue because of the symptoms it comprises.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 Explained: Deadly Virus Disease Found for the First Time in a Wild Rabbit in Oregon

06.16.2021 00:12 AM

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed that the deadly rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) has been detected in a wild rabbit in Oregon. They caution the public to be aware of the virus and to report dead rabbits as they could be an RHDV case.

E.Coli Outbreak in Washington Linked to Yogurt Brand, Shiga Toxins Gives Serious Illness

05.16.2021 00:01 AM

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced they identified a likely link to a yogurt. Health officials attributed fresh produce to an E. coli outbreak that affected people in several counties across the Washington state.

COVID-19 Outbreak in India Could Still Threaten Those Who Got Coronavirus Vaccine; Here's Why

05.04.2021 06:00 AM

Uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreaks in India could prolong the pandemic as more dangerous virus variants could mutate, spread and evade vaccines.

Bird Flu Outbreak: Authorities to Place 1-km Restriction Zone in Cheshire, England

03.29.2021 22:58 PM

Authorities placed a 1-km restriction zone in Cheshire. England after a bird flu outbreak in a local poultry farm.

Nipah Virus: Potential Pandemic Signs and Symptoms

02.22.2021 21:31 PM

Nipah Virus could be the world's next big pandemic, scientists claim. What are the possible signs and symptoms of the Nipah Virus?

Brain-Swelling Nipah Virus The Next Pandemic? Scientists Warn Its 75 Times Deadlier Than COVID-19

02.20.2021 22:37 PM

Scientists have warned of a brain-swelling disease caused by the Nipah virus, estimated to be 75 times deadlier than coronavirus, which could be the next pandemic.

New Study Evaluates Preparedness Against Future Disease Outbreaks

11.24.2020 11:00 AM

A new study examines the capacity of health care systems to accommodate patients - among the factors that determine public health in the face of infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19.

Brucellosis Outbreak in China Traced Back to Biopharmaceutical Plant

09.18.2020 09:00 AM

The current brucellosis was traced back to a leak from a factory developing vaccines for livestock. However, China has a history of outbreaks associated with the bacterial disease since 2005.

Genome Sequencing Tells Us the Auckland Outbreak Is a Single Cluster — Except for One Case

08.22.2020 13:00 PM

Genome sequencing — mapping the genetic sequences of the virus from confirmed COVID-19 cases in a bid to track its spread — is now an integral part of New Zealand’s coronavirus response. It is providing greater certainty in identifying clusters and helps focus the investigations of contact tracers.

Is Kazakhstan's 'Mysterious' Pneumonia Outbreak Related to Coronavirus? Officials Deny It

07.10.2020 21:54 PM

Kazakhstan denies allegations by the Chinese embassy saying the nation is experiencing outbreaks of 'unknown pneumonia.' Some say officials might be misdiagnosing COVID-19 with pneumonia to lower its tally of cases.

Beijing Coronavirus Second Wave Origin Baffled Experts: All the Bizaare Theories Including the Fish 'Salmon' Explored

06.18.2020 05:37 AM

The second wave of COVID-19 in Beijing was traced to a public market, yet authorities still don't know how the virus arrived after two months of no new reported cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak Wreaks Havoc on Tech Industry

03.02.2020 00:13 AM

The outbreak has now affected not only people but also businesses like those in the tech industry. (Photo : Pixabay)Microsoft building EU The outbreak has now affected not only people but also businesses like those in the tech industry.

Why Romaine Lettuce Keeps Getting Called Out For Outbreak of E. coli

11.28.2019 10:36 AM

This article talks about the reason why Romaine lettuce keeps getting called out for the contamination of E. coli bacteria.

Facts About Cyclospora Infection and How to Prevent it

07.26.2019 02:30 AM

A survey has recently shown an increase in the cases of Cyclospora infection in Boston – other states are on its trail with cases of cyclosporiasis, which has an unknown outbreak cause.

Drug-Resistant Malaria Cases Increase in Asia

07.26.2019 02:30 AM

In recent studies, scientists have found out that some of the parasites that cause malaria were able to mutate, rendering the strain virtually drug-resistant.

Measles Outbreak In The US Sets New Record

04.16.2019 19:25 PM

There are still areas in the US where a lot of people are still unvaccinated and the infections overseas is what is making outbreaks as such possible, even in the US.

Measles Outbreak Causes the Shutdown of a School in New York

04.16.2019 10:01 AM

Jewish school gets shutdown after refusal to present health documents to the Department of Health. As the controversy in anti-vax issues continue, New York City Department of Health has issued an exclusion order last December that prevents unvaccinated students from attending school in some neighborhoods.

Zika Virus’ Rapid Spread Affected By Climate Change, Studies Show

02.17.2017 15:42 PM

Studies suggests that climate change can be a possible cause of the rapid spread of Zika Virus. What could be the principle and mechanism behind this research claim?

Delhi's Dengue Outbreak, 1800 Now Affected

09.16.2015 18:43 PM

This is said to be the worst outbrreak in 5 years. New Delhi, India, is now facing the worst Dengue Outbreak it had in five years. There is a total number of 1800 cases and the death toll is still rising.

CDC and FDA try to contain Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

08.26.2015 23:11 PM

Authorities concluded Cilantro form Puebla, Mexico as the main culprit for the Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks in the U.S.