Hurricane Francine aftermath could lead to rise in bacterial infections in South, CDC warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning victims of Hurricane Francine that they may be at risk of contracting melioidosis after the storm has passed. According to the CDC, melioidosis is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium called Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei). It occurs after people or animals come into contact with […]
CDC sounds alarm on outbreak of life-threatening invasive bacterial infection and more top headlines
Cases of meningococcal disease are on the rise in the United States, according to a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). good morning. Welcome to Fox News First, Fox News’ morning newsletter. Subscribe now to receive Fox News First in your email. And here’s what you need to know to start […]
CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates
invasive Bacterial infection According to a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases are on the rise in the United States. Cases of meningococcal disease mainly caused by: bacteria meningococcusthe number of infections reached 422 last year, the highest annual number of reported cases since 2014, authorities said in a warning. […]
Madonna believes she spoke to God during ‘near-death’ hospitalization for ‘serious bacterial infection’
When she was admitted to the intensive care unit in June with a “severe bacterial infection,” Madonna knew, like a prayer, that God was there. The “Material Girl” singer reflected on her “near-death experience” at a sold-out Los Angeles show on Monday night, telling fans that her first words when she came out of a […]
Tennessee Teen Battles Rare Bacterial Infection, Doctors Forced To Amputate Both Her Legs
A Tennessee teenager battling a life-threatening bacterial infection has made a drastic medical decision, AZ Family reported Saturday. According to reports, 13-year-old Anita Navas has been fighting for her life at Erlanger Children's Hospital for more than two weeks and faces a prognosis that could extend her hospital stay to six months. AZ family. Her […]
Nutramigen powder baby formula recalled for fear of bacterial contamination
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) on Sunday recalled some of its Nutramigen hypoallergenic infant formula, a product marketed to infants with milk allergies. This recall affects 12.6-ounce and 19.8-ounce cans of Nutramigen powder sold in the United States. In a statement, MJN said the recall was due to “possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.” The recall was […]