Four Months & 79 Patients Later, Minnesota Measles Outbreak Is …
WEBJul 14, 2017 · In late June, the biggest measles outbreak to strike Minnesota since 1990 seemed to be winding down. Today, public health officials announced a new confirmed measles case in the area. Since the outbreak started in April of this year, public health officials estimate more than 8,000 people were exposed to the measles virus. The …
Baby with Severe Zika-Related Birth Defects Born in San Diego …
WEBMar 29, 2017 · A baby with severe Zika-related birth defects was born in San Diego County this week, prompting officials to urge pregnant women to avoid disease hotspots.
One Drop of Blood Could Save Your Life from Sepsis with New Test
WEBJul 14, 2017 · With a death rate of one in five, sepsis is a fast-moving medical nightmare. New testing methods might improve your odds of survival if this infection ever hits you. While we usually think of a deadly medical condition as the result of infection with a bacteria or virus, sepsis is a different kind of ailment. While sepsis occurs when the body is under …
New Zika Test Could Speed Results & Boost Prevention at …
WEBMay 3, 2017 · Colorado State University scientists have developed new tech that quickly identifies the presence of Zika virus in mosquito populations — and in human body fluid. For hard-hit nations like Brazil and Nicaragua, a field-ready test that not only identifies Zika, but also the strain of Zika, in local mosquito populations dramatically lowers biosurveillance …
Bloodsucking Flies Act as 'Flying Syringes' to Detect Malaria
WEBMar 28, 2017 · Researchers have been studying the blood meals of flies to understand the flow of infectious pathogens in wild animals. Prior studies have shown that DNA from animals hosting pathogens like malaria and Zika are preserved in the blood meals of flies, so scientists are using those bloodsucking flies as "flying syringes" to detect emerging …
Fish Leave a Microbial Trail, a New Way to Detect Life Under the …
WEBApr 12, 2017 · Onshore, or on a boat, have you ever wondered what swims below in the dark water? Using standard equipment and a new process, marine scientists can now get a good look at what is swimming by—just by analyzing the water.
Mumps Cases Reach 23 Year High Deep in the Heart of Texas
WEBApr 13, 2017 · Texas has become only the latest state to face an unfortunate outbreak of mumps, but so far seems to be the hardest hit. On April 12, two days before the CDC's report was released, the Texas Department of State Health Services released a health advisory indicating this is the highest instance of mumps reported in 22 years.
Even Without Symptoms, Men Could Suffer Lasting Fertility …
WEBDec 22, 2016 · Findings from a mouse study suggest that the Zika virus infection may have serious reproductive consequences for men. Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that often produces no symptoms in men or women. Those who do have symptoms usually experience a minor rash, low-grade fever, pains, and red eyes. Running its course in a …
In the Ultimate Irony, Zika Virus May Cure Brain Cancer
WEBSep 6, 2017 · A deadly type of brain tumor and Zika-related brain damage in developing fetuses are devastating brain conditions that, at first glance, may seem unrelated. However, thanks to new research, their paths seem to cross in a way that could benefit patients. A new study has shown that Zika kills brain cancer stem cells, the kind of cells most …
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