Infections

U.S. warns of dengue fever outbreak in West Yemen
Mar 10 05

The U.S. embassy in Yemen has advised against travel to the western coast of the Arab state due to an outbreak of dengue… U.S. warns of dengue fever outbreak in West Yemen   

 

Malaria estimated at 515 million cases worldwide
Mar 09 05

More than half a billion people, nearly double previous estimates, were affected by the deadliest form of Malaria in 2002, scientists said on… Malaria estimated at 515 million cases worldwide   

 

UK hospital superbug infections fall - govt
Mar 07 05

Infections with the hospital “superbug” MRSA in England, which have been blamed in an increased number of patient deaths, have fallen to their… UK hospital superbug infections fall - govt   

 

Morocco says CJD death not linked to mad cow
Mar 04 05

The death this week of a Moroccan who developed Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) has no link with mad cow disease, a government minister said on… Morocco says CJD death not linked to mad cow   

 

Morocco may have first human mad cow death
Mar 03 05

The Moroccan government said on Thursday it believes a man died of the human form of mad cow disease, which is suspected to be… Morocco may have first human mad cow death   

 

Cholera outbreak in southwestern Nigeria kills 51
Mar 01 05

At least 51 people have died and hundreds hospitalised following a major outbreak of cholera in southwestern Nigeria, health officials said on Tuesday.

Five… Cholera outbreak in southwestern Nigeria kills 51   

 

Hospitals get guidelines on reporting infections
Mar 01 05

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines on Monday designed to help states track and alert the public to serious… Hospitals get guidelines on reporting infections   

 

Hep B vaccine protects for at least 15 years
Feb 28 05

After receiving three doses of hepatitis B vaccine, people are protected against infection for at least 15 years, a new study shows. This finding… Hep B vaccine protects for at least 15 years   

 

Add avian influenza to list of things to worry about
Feb 27 05

I have a modest list of worries that includes, among other things, finding a job after graduation and the fact that girls don’t seem… Add avian influenza to list of things to worry about   

 

Wash helps stop “mad cow” transmission in surgery
Feb 25 05

British scientists said on Friday they had developed a cheap and effective detergent wash that virtually eliminates the risk of spreading variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob… Wash helps stop “mad cow” transmission in surgery   

 

Ethiopia records polio case as virus spreads
Feb 25 05

A two-year-old girl has contracted polio in Ethiopia in another sign that the epidemic is spreading across Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said… Ethiopia records polio case as virus spreads   

 

Platelet transfusions carry risk of infection
Feb 25 05

Despite the fact that a blood infection called bacterial sepsis is one of the most frequent causes of death in people who have received… Platelet transfusions carry risk of infection   

 

Studies expose bacterial secret for infecting body
Feb 24 05

Bacteria that cause a range of diseases from dysentery to plague use a needle-like “sword” to attack cells, and some have evolved a shield… Studies expose bacterial secret for infecting body   

 

Madagascar needs newer anti-malaria drugs - WHO
Feb 24 05

Madagascar urgently needs new anti-malarial drugs, as the prevalent strain of the disease there is fast growing resistant to the most affordable medication, the… Madagascar needs newer anti-malaria drugs - WHO   

 

Hepatitis C rate may be underestimated in UK
Feb 23 05

More than half a million people in Britain may be infected with hepatitis C - two or three times the official estimates - a… Hepatitis C rate may be underestimated in UK   

 

US study criticizes infection-prevention practices
Feb 22 05

Infection risks after surgery are often dealt with improperly because patients fail to get timely doses of the right medications, U.S. researchers said on… US study criticizes infection-prevention practices   

 

Japan found bird flu in flies from 2004 outbreak
Feb 22 05

Japanese researchers found flies infected with the bird flu virus after an outbreak among chickens in Japan last year, a Health Ministry official said… Japan found bird flu in flies from 2004 outbreak   

 

Environmental changes are spreading infectious diseases
Feb 22 05

Dramatic environmental changes now sweeping the planet, such as the loss of forests and the spread of cities are promoting conditions for a rise… Environmental changes are spreading infectious diseases    

 

Federal officials warns of epidemic from bird flu virus
Feb 22 05

A Federal health official said that the Earth may be on the brink of a world-wide epidemic from a bird flu virus.

The… Federal officials warns of epidemic from bird flu virus   

 

Bird flu can produce other diseases, doctors say
Feb 18 05

The bird flu virus can produce a deadly encephalitis, diarrhoea and other symptoms that do not look like the classic respiratory disease, an international… Bird flu can produce other diseases, doctors say   

 

TB prevention among homeless faces hurdles
Feb 17 05

A recent outbreak of tuberculosis among homeless people in New York highlights the difficulty in tracing cases when they’re handled by different jurisdictions, according… TB prevention among homeless faces hurdles   

 

Only 0.2% of asylum seekers have TB, Kent tests show
Feb 17 05

Only one in 500 of the asylum seekers screened for tuberculosis (TB) in Kent last year tested positive for the disease, SocietyGuardian.co.uk has learned.

Only 0.2% of asylum seekers have TB, Kent tests show   
 

Vietnam’s largest city orders mass kill of poultry
Feb 16 05

Ho Chi Minh City has ordered the slaughter of all poultry in hopes of stamping out the deadly bird flu virus that has killed… Vietnam’s largest city orders mass kill of poultry   

 

Vaccine-in-a-potato seems to work
Feb 14 05

The idea of using genetically modified plants to produce medicines for humans seems to be becoming a reality. In a new study, US researchers… Vaccine-in-a-potato seems to work   

 

Good news, bad news on teen vaccine
Feb 12 05

New shot is better at stopping meningitis, but shortages are expected until factory gears up.

Health officials are bracing for the possibility of shortages… Good news, bad news on teen vaccine   

 
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