In a follow-up to Infection Control Today's (ICT's) article on the CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Threats in the US 2021-2022 release, Michael Craig, MPP, director of CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit, answers ICT's questions. Following Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) article on the CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Threats in the US...

CDC Speaks About New Data From Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Fact Sheet

Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Salmonella infections are a major public health issue in the United States, causing over 1.3 million illnesses annually. These infections are a leading cause of foodborne illness, often traced back to raw or undercooked poultry meat and eggs. Emerging antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella isolates found in retail chicken meat is a growing concern, the trends of which were recently explored in a new study by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Rising antimicrobial resistance in certain Salmonella serovars isolated from retail chicken meat

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The potential of the avian  flu to jump from birds to cows to humans has some scientists greatly concerned.
That very scenario has already occurred twice in the United States since the spring of 2024 – when the first cows in the nation began to fall ill with highly pathogenic avian  influenza (HPAI).



					
			

Researchers at Iowa State University have now led a study on two dairy cows in Texas that were infected with the H5N1 strain to better understand how these transmissions came about.
In the respiratory tissue and mammary glands of both infected cows, the team found receptors used by...

New Bird Flu Discovery Suggests Cows Are a Threat For Future Pandemics

As new varieties of the coronavirus took center stage during the COVID-19 pandemic, the odds of developing long COVID dropped. Those who were vaccinated against the virus saw the biggest plunge over time. For every 1,000 unvaccinated people, 104 developed long COVID up to one year after an infection during...

The odds of developing long COVID dropped as the coronavirus evolved

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Two children who attended a Liverpool primary school which was battling an outbreak of an infectious stomach bug have died.The pair, five and six, were pupils at Millstead Primary School, in Everton, Merseyside, which closed last month over the Giardia outbreak.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the causes of the deaths of the two children have not been confirmed but that they are “unlikely to be due to Giardia”.The headteacher said the school community was “devastated” after their recent deaths and that both children “filled their classes with joy”.But what is Giardiasis? The Independent takes a look below.What is...

What is Giardia? The stomach bug parasite outbreak which shut down a Liverpool primary school

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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rare but deadly. Since there is no vaccine, health experts suggest knowing the symptoms to watch for.

A sudden spike in cases of a rare infection often linked to flesh-eating bacteria is happening in Japan

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

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Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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ABC News

Nearly 200 people have been infected with Dengue in the states of New York and New Jersey so far this year, the CDC said.

Nearly 200 cases of dengue virus reported in New York and New Jersey: CDC

Germany has published data on foodborne outbreaks and infections for 2021, showing more than 130 outbreaks and a rise in most pathogens. In 2021, 376 potentially food-related outbreaks (excluding norovirus) with 1,263 illnesses were reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), down from 423 outbreaks in 2020. The figures come from the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Annual Report, which was released earlier this month.

Germany shares latest outbreak and illness data

New York Post

A New York company has recalled 40 types of bagged spinach after traces of listeria were found in a batch. 

Solata Foods, LLC. of Newburgh, New York, which operates seven different brands of produce, has issued a recall of its line of “fresh spinach” products, distributed locally in retail stores, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 



The batch was sold as spinach and salad mixes in various sizes across several brand names, such as Solata, Gaia, Uncle Vinny’s, Full Circle, Bogopa, Famer Direct and more.

Pet food recalls spark concerns about dangerous salmonella, listeria infections

All packages with the potentially contaminated greens...

40 types of spinach products recalled due to traces of deadly listeria: FDA

USA TODAY

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory earlier this summer about a national and global rise in dengue cases.

Texas confirms 10 cases of dengue amid global surge

A new study reveals a unique genetic mutation in dogs that may contribute to antimicrobial resistance in E. coli, suggesting dogs as effective models for studying human infections. The research identifies obsolete genes in E. coli that trap antibiotics, offering new avenues for therapy and enhancing antibiotic stewardship in veterinary...

How Man’s Best Friend Is Unlocking the Secrets To Beat E. coli Superbugs

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Consuming this product could lead to Botulism: 'a potentially fatal form of food poisoning'

Popular Drink Recalled In California Contains Potentially 'Deadly Toxin'

Streoptoccocal Toxic Shock Syndrome cases in Japan are already higher in 2024 than the year-end total for 2023. Japanese health officials havenoted a record increase in a dangerous and potentially fatal bacterial infection without a clear explanation for the rise. By early June, Japan’s Health Ministry had counted just under...

Deadly Bacterial Infection Reaches Record in Japan

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Epidemiologist Courtney Tillman, MPH, emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and awareness of occupational risks to prevent human infections. In August 2023, Wyoming reported its first human case of leptospirosis since 1983, likely due to a spillover event, the transmission of infection from animal to human. The CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases covered this unusual event prompted an investigation in a low-risk area and highlighted the importance of increased canine vaccinations. Following the outbreak, veterinary clinics significantly raised their recommendations for the leptospirosis vaccine, resulting in higher compliance among pet owners.

Wyoming's Report on First Human Case of Leptospirosis in Over 40 Years

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The Shy Green

There is a new developement for the organic food industry, Hudson River Foods, known for its healthy baking products and plant-based drink mixes, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing, submitted on July 9th to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, marks a significant turn for the Castleton-based company.

A widely recognized grocery chain has unexpectedly filed for bankruptcy

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Antimicrobial Resistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A recent report from the CDC highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened antimicrobial resistance, resulting in a 20% increase in hospital-onset infections caused by key...

A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Antimicrobial Resistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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