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 […]
New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections, study finds
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Colin Jost exits Olympics job in Tahiti after injuries, infections
Working for the Olympics is no laughing matter. Colin Jost had just finished covering the Olympic surfing events in Tahiti when he was injured on the job and developed multiple infections. deadline It was reported on Monday. According to Deadline, Jost’s stint as NBC correspondent was “intended to be short-term from the start,” so it’s […]
Jelly Roll admits he’s gotten staph infections from ‘bad tattoos’: ‘I learned nothing’
Jelly Roll has made some questionable decisions. The rising star in country music is covered in tattoos, including on his face and neck. Howard SternJelly Roll has admitted that some of his tattoos were done in extremely unsanitary conditions, causing him to develop staph infections. He told Stern that when he was younger he tried […]
‘Vampire facials’ at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC
Three women likely contracted HIV after receiving so-called “vampire facials” at unlicensed spas in New Mexico, according to a new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The shocking discovery makes these cases the first known cases of the virus being transmitted during non-sterile cosmetic injection procedures, according to the […]
CDC Report: Mpox, Formally Known As Monkeypox, Infections On The Rise
A health care worker prepares to administer a vaccine to prevent monkeypox to Michael Nicotte at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors, Florida, on July 12, 2022. (Photo by Joe Radle/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie5:03 PM – Tuesday, April 2, 2024 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the number of […]
CDC drops five-day isolation rules for Covid-19 infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday rescinded its long-standing five-day quarantine guidance for people who contract the coronavirus. Under the latest guidelines, the CDC says people infected with the coronavirus can only return to work or society for one full day after their fever has subsided. “Today’s announcement reflects the progress we […]
Boy, 5, died from sepsis after developing multiple infections inside Chicago migrant center: autopsy
A 5-year-old Venezuelan immigrant boy died of sepsis after contracting multiple infections in a filthy Chicago immigration center that sickened several others. Jean Carlos Martinez was suffering from multiple illnesses, including COVID-19 and group A streptococcus, which “quickly became fatal.” The city of Chicago said in a statement:. Martinez died on Dec. 17 after shelter […]
Hall of Famer Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael undergoes blood transfusion after developing infections
Steve “Mongo” McMichael received a blood transfusion this week after developing MRSA and a urinary tract infection. One of the newest members of the Football Hall of Fame was admitted to intensive care Thursday with a urinary tract infection, which his family initially thought was pneumonia. His family announced his blood transfusion on Saturday. “We […]
Severe ‘Flesh-Eating’ Infections Increasing Across Eastern United States, CDC Warns
Well, this is not what you want to see… Three East Coast states saw an increase in severe “flesh-eating” infections in 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The increase in cases in New York, North Carolina, and Connecticut “occurred in the wake of a record heat […]