What is cyclosporiasis? Parasite outbreak causing severe diarrhea in U.S. states; symptoms and causes explained
A parasitic infection called cyclosporiasis has sparked concern in several U.S. states after health officials reported an increase in cases associated with severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including prolonged and sometimes severe diarrhea. This…
U.S. faces Ebola risk after flight to Detroit scare; CDC takes action
U.S. health authorities introduced enhanced Ebola screening measures after a traveler from an affected area in Central Africa was taken off a flight to Detroit and evaluated by Canadian health officials. DETROIT, MI – MAY 21: People pass through…
Two U.S. passengers on hantavirus-infected cruise ship ordered to quarantine
U.S. health officials said Tuesday they have issued quarantine orders for two passengers on a cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now in a hospital in Nebraska. The World Health Organization said last Wednesday that a total of 11…
What is the “Cicada” coronavirus variant? All you need to know about the highly mutated strain spreading in the U.S.
a new one COVID-19 variants The virus known as Cicada has attracted attention as cases began to appear in several countries. Health officials say the symptoms of the Cicada variant are similar to other COVID-19 strains. (AFP) The strain, officially known…
Why is Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya’s dual-health role worrying Washington? world news
Jay Bhattacharya is now at the pinnacle of American public health. As director of the National Institutes of Health, he already oversees the country’s biomedical research agenda. Now, as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and…