Vermont designates another town with ‘high risk’ for EEEV infection
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Elton John 'healing' after severe infection leaves him with 'limited vision'
(Ouija) — Legendary Musician Elton John He said he is on the mend after suffering from a severe eye infection this summer. The “Rocket Man” singer spoke about his illness. Instagram On Tuesday, he said he has “limited vision in one eye” due to the infection. Sir Elton John performs onstage during day five of […]
Missouri teen who just graduated high school paralyzed and placed on a ventilator from West Nile infection
A recent high school graduate in Missouri was infected with West Nile virus, which left him paralyzed and on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. John Proctor VI, known as “BB” by family and friends, developed headaches and dizziness on Aug. 8 and has been hospitalized for more than two weeks. St. Louis 11 […]
Shingles infection is linked to risk of cognitive decline, says new study
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New Hampshire resident dies after EEEV infection, as rare, lethal mosquito-borne virus spreads in New England
New Hampshire health officials announced Tuesday that a person has died after testing positive for the mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV). The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) said in a statement that an adult from Hampstead, New Hampshire, who tested positive for EEEV […]
‘Real Housewives’ star details ‘deadly’ infection she battled that had ’10 to 20 percent survival’ rate
“Real Housewives of Orange County” star Vicki Gunvalson is still recovering from a terrible illness that could have taken her life. “My friend, my soulmate, my podcast.” Gunvalson detailed the situation, and was joined by her boyfriend, Michael Smith, to fill in the gaps. She had been driving and going about her normal life but […]
Red Sox’s Tyler O’Neill spent four days in hospital with infection
Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill hasn’t played in a game since early August, but it appears the reason is a bit more gruesome than initially thought. O’Neal said Wednesday he had been hospitalized for four days with the injury that has sidelined him since Aug. 2. The two-time Gold Glove winner resumed baseball activities on […]
Seine River appears to claim another Olympian with stomach infection
Another sick Olympian was spending time on the Seine one day. Swiss triathlete Adrian Briford suffered a stomach infection after the men’s competition on Wednesday. According to 7 News: Swiss authorities confirmed the illness But he said it was “impossible to say for sure” whether the Seine was to blame. The Seine was a focus […]
Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot hits injured list after bug bite infection
If you need another reason to be careful about using bug spray, here it is. Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot told reporters he was hospitalized for 60 hours with a right knee infection caused by an insect bite and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He thinks he was probably bitten by a spider. Tampa […]
New Fungal Infection Discovered In China Poses Threat To Humans
A new fungal infection called Rhodosporidiobolus fluvialis was recently discovered in two human patients in China, scientists revealed in June. The infection was discovered in samples from two separate hospital patients, according to a study published in the journal Nature Microbiology. R. fluvialis was resistant to a number of first-line antifungal medications such as fluconazole as […]