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A little-known bacterium -; a distant cousin of the microbes that cause tuberculosis and leprosy -; is emerging as a public health threat capable of causing severe lung infections among vulnerable populations, those with compromised immunity or reduced lung function. Recent research found that various strains of the bacterium, Mycobacterium abscessus, were genetically similar, stoking fears that it was spreading from person to person. But a new study by Harvard Medical School researchers published May 22 in PNAS , calls those findings into question, offering an alternative explanation behind the genetic similarity of clinical clusters. This suggests that the pathogen may not be that prone to person-to-person transmission after all. Our findings make a strong case for a different explanation behind the observed genetic similarities across strains." Maha Farhat, study senior author, the Gilbert S. Omenn Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at HMS and a pu...

Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) was brought into the ICU, in Hangzhou, on multiple occasions as patients were admitted, creating a large 'reservoir' of the bacteria which contaminated beds and equipment. Of 35 CRAB-positive patients in the study, 14 acquired CRAB during their ICU stay. Samples of the drug-resistant bacteria were found more frequently in bed unit environments (54·6%) than patients (24·1%), with ventilators (27·9%) and dispensing trolleys (25·6%) most likely to yield samples of CRAB. Publishing their findings today (Date TBC) in The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific , the international group of researchers led by the University of Birmingham calls for urgent measures to help prevent hospitals from becoming infected with the bacteria. CRAB poses a serious risk to hospitalized patients and can cause severe disease including pneumonia, urinary tract infection, bacteraemia, meningitis, and soft tissue infections – all of which...

A young woman who died after contracting meningococcal disease in Wellington was "cherished and adored by all who knew her". Rebekah May Emmett's family said that their "beautiful girl was suddenly and unfairly taken" from them on Monday last week "after a short and hard fight". Emmett worked at Wellington's Z & Hair Co as a senior stylist, with the salon closing temporarily late last week due to the "deeply saddening event". The family said in a funeral notice published in Hawke's Bay Today that Emmett was a "special friend to many", was treasured by her extended family and "cherished and adored by all who knew her". "Thank you to the ICU team at Wellington Hospital for their beautiful care of our daughter," they said. Originally from Hawke's Bay, Emmett was also an integral part of the local Caledonian Pipe Band for many years, expressing her Scottish heritage. A Hawke's Bay Today artic...

Salmonella infection is serious, and if you or a loved one believe you have been exposed, you should seek medical attention. Per the Mayo Clinic, symptoms might include fever, headache, chills, and gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or blood in the stool. Symptoms generally appear between eight and 72 hours after exposure. Older, younger, and those people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to salmonella infection. Salmonella poisoning can be caused by the inclusion of raw eggs, raw flour, or milk products in a food, and while the CDC notes most cookie dough contain raw eggs and raw flour, part of the ongoing investigation is to determine what ingredients in these particular Papa Murphy's cookie doughs exactly are causing the salmonella outbreak. The CDC also notes that while some cookie doughs are designed to be eaten raw, these cookie dough from Papa Murphy's are not some of them. Adblock test (Why?)

Nausea and diarrhea often occur together, particularly with gastroenteritis and food poisoning. This article will discuss how each symptom presents, what can cause both symptoms to occur, and how to treat nausea and diarrhea. Enes Evren / Getty Images Symptoms of Nausea and Diarrhea How a person experiences nausea and/or diarrhea can vary by individual and the cause of their symptoms. Nausea can present as: Feeling the urge to vomit (with or without vomiting occurring) An uneasy feeling in the stomach and/or throat that may come in waves Retching (contractions of the abdominal and respiratory muscles) Other symptoms that can occur with nausea include: Diarrhea Fever Increased saliva Dizziness Light-headedness Diarrhea is defined as loose, watery stools occurring three or more times in one day. Diarrhea can present with symptoms such as: Abdominal pain or cramping An urgent need to have a bo...

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Ann Q. Shen, MPH 1 ; Alyssa Dalen 1 ; Laura Bankers, PhD 1 ; Shannon R. Matzinger, PhD 1 ; Colin Schwensohn, MPH 2 ; Kane Patel, MPH 2 ,3 ; Kelley B. Hise, MPH 2 ; Evelyn Pereira, MPH 4 ; Jennifer Cripe, MS 4 ; Rachel H. Jervis, MPH 1 (View author affiliations) View suggested citation Summary What is already known about this topic? Salmonella Thompson is a relatively uncommon serotype not typically associated with seafood. Previous outbreaks have been associated with beef, chicken, and vine-stalk and leafy vegetables. What is added by this report? During May–October 2021, 115 persons in 15 states became ill with S. Thompson. Most patients reported seafood consumption in Colorado before illness onset. The outbreak strain was identified at a single seafood distributor and processor in Denver, where opportunities for cross-contamination, due to inadequate sanitization, were identified. What are the implications for public health practice? Cleaning practices at processing ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is investigating reports of 18 salmonella infections across six states -- California, Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Two people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported in connection with the outbreak. Multiple cases have been linked back to Papa Murphy's raw chocolate chip cookie dough and s'mores bars dough that are sold at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza stores, according to the CDC. Nine of the sickened people reported that they ate Papa Murphy's raw cookie dough in the week before they got sick. Papa Murphy's has temporarily stopped selling the two types of dough, according to the CDC. At least two sick people said they did not eat at Papa Murphy's. Investigators are working to identify the contaminated ingredient in the cookie dough, the CDC said. The true number of sick people is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreaks may not be limited to the...

Lauren Gilger/KJZZ Gideon Muldoon with his mother, Kathleen, and nurse, Jen. Kathleen Muldoon is an anatomy professor who has done extensive research on prenatal care and embryonic health. But, when she was pregnant with her second child, a son named Gideon, she encountered a virus that she had never heard of; one that changed the course of her life — and her son's.  It's called cytomegalovirus, or CMV. It's common, and often harmless. But, when it's passed from a pregnant mother to her child, it can have dire consequences. CMV causes more birth defects than any other infectious disease — from deafness and blindness to autism and cerebral palsy. But, like most pregnant people, Muldoon was never warned about it. And Gideon was born with profound disabilities.  Gideon and his mother came into our studios recently with his nurse, Jen, and The Show spoke with them more about it, but first, Gideon wanted to introduce himself. He communicates using a large, ...

Raw cookie dough seems to be an irresistible temptation for many people. Whether they pick a piece from the mixing bowl, lick the spoon used to scoop it, or even bite straight into a store-bought roll — they can't help but ignore health authorities' warnings to not eat it. A salmonella outbreak linked to raw cookie dough has sickened at least 18 people in six states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two people were hospitalized. Nine of them reported eating raw cookie dough from Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza, which has franchises across the country. Amid an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration, the pizza chain said it has stopped selling its take-and-bake chocolate chip cookie dough and s'mores bars, and health authorities say customers who bought those products should discard them. The CDC regularly warns people to stop eating raw dough but acknowledges it's a tough sell. "When making cookies, brownies, cake...

Are you feeling under the weather and wondering if you might have a bacterial disease ? Well, look no further! This blog post will provide you with all the essential information about bacterial infections; from their symptoms and causes to treatment options and prevention strategies. So sit back and let's dive into everything there is to know about bacterial diseases! Symptoms of Bacterial Infections Bacterial diseases can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the type of infection and the parts of the body affected.  The most common symptoms include: The symptoms of a bacterial disease vary depending on the type of infection.  Skin infections may cause redness, swelling, pain or pus.  Respiratory tract infections may cause coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath or fever.  Sexually transmitted diseases may cause itching, burning, painful urination or dis...

"Well, my life is over," Christopher Pickering remembers thinking. It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when he first noticed the painful urination, swollen lymph nodes, over 20 blisters in his pubic area, and a dull, aching, burning pain. "This isn't anything, it's just a friction burn," he assured himself, trying to suppress his gut feeling on what the blisters actually meant. "I can't be the kind of person who gets [herpes]." Because COVID had shut down all the sexual health clinics in Toronto, he found himself wandering into a busy walk-in clinic. The doctor confirmed his symptoms were likely herpes, swabbed one of the blisters, and quickly sent him away with a prescription to help him get through his first outbreak. In a world where infection with herpes is often seen as a stigma, Christopher Pickering has turned to TikTok to be a patient advocate and express his acceptance of the condition. " data-credit="courtesy of Chr...