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A serious rodent-borne illness with no available treatment has recently surfaced in the U.S., causing multiple deaths and triggering health advisories. The disease, known as hantavirus, is transmitted to humans from rodents through exposure to their urine, saliva, or feces. This transmission occurs when individuals come into contact with these viral droplets, often from handling contaminated materials.

Rat-Borne Disease Without Cure Spreads To Humans, Claims Four Lives

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The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

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(NEXSTAR) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert Tuesday warning about a highly contagious respiratory illness detected especially among young children. Over the past two years, there has been an uptick of the common seasonal illness, known as parvovirus B19, particularly among kids aged...

Virus that causes ‘slapped cheek’ rash in kids is rising in US, CDC warns

Federal health officials are warning doctors to keep watch for a respiratory virus, known as parvovirus B19, as infection rates tick up in the United States. Parvovirus B19 has existed for decades, and its symptoms are typically mild or nonexistent among children and healthy adults. But it can also lead to serious complications for people who are pregnant or immunocompromised or who have certain blood disorders.

What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S.

Health officials have issued a warning to travellers after 19 cases of the insect-borne illness Oropouche virus were confirmed for the first time ever in Europe. Those who had tested positive for the virus had recently returned from holiday in Cuba and Brazil. Parts of South America and Cuba are...

Oropouche Virus Outbreak Hits Europe as First Deaths Confirmed in Brazil

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert in response to an ongoing mpox outbreak in Central African involving a strain of the virus that causes more severe infections. The CDC said Wednesday it was issuing a health alert to provide “additional information” about the...

CDC warns of more severe mpox strain spreading in Central Africa

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory about a highly contagious seasonal respiratory virus known as parvovirus B19. The advisory draws attention to a significant increase in cases throughout the United States, particularly among children aged 5 to 9. According to the CDC, the...

CDC Issues Warning Regarding Surge In Human Parvovirus In U.S.

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The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

A seasonal respiratory virus named parvovirus B19 – sometimes also called fifth disease – is increasing in activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday.

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported that a months-long outbreak of a deadly form of pneumonia has claimed three lives. Prevailing in Northern Italy’s tourist destination of Lombardy since April 11, there have thus far been 49 cases of the so-named Legionnaires disease, Knewz.com has learned. The ECDC goes on […]

Deadly Pneumonia Outbreak Claims Three Lives at Popular Tourist Destination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a notable increase in cases of parvovirus B19, a highly contagious respiratory infection often referred to as the “fifth disease” or “slapped cheek” disease. The rise is particularly evident among young children in the United States, as reported by the CDC on Tuesday.

Rise in Parvovirus B19 cases among U.S. children prompts CDC warning

Parvovirus B19 is particularly impacting children ages 5 to 9, according to the CDC.

Human parvovirus is on the rise among kids in the US: What to know

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Across northern Australia, freshwater crocodiles are dying in droves, with some populations down by 70%. That's because the animals are eating a kind of super-poisonous toad that humans brought to the continent decades ago. Georgia Ward-Fear, a conservation scientist at Macquarie University in Sydney, has witnessed the demise of the...

To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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The CDC issued an alert over rising human parvovirus B-19 cases, also known as "fifth disease" and "slapped-check disease." Most cases of parvovirus are mild, but pregnant and immunocompromised people face the highest risk of complications.

CDC Warns of Rising Parvovirus Cases. Pregnant People, Immunocompromised at High Risk

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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In the mystical world of astrology, zodiac signs can reveal more about us than just compatibility and character traits. For many, the alignment of the stars and planets suggests a built-in ability to turn dreams into reality. While it is certainly true that everyone has dreams and aspirations, certain zodiac signs are exceptionally gifted at giving shape to their desires. These are the three zodiac signs whose dreams often come true for differing reasons and drivers.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True

Additional illnesses have been reported in an outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, bringing the total to 130. The sick people are spread across 29 states. As of Aug. 14, there have been 53 people hospitalized and two deaths have been reported. Patients have reported a variety of symptoms,...

More sick people reported in outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles

Atlanta (Precision Vaccinations News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued Health Alert Network Health Advisory (CDCHAN-00514) confirming increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States and Europe. Parvovirus B19 is a seasonal respiratory virus transmitted through respiratory droplets by people with symptomatic or asymptomatic...

40% of Children Infected with Human Parvovirus B19

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Oropouche virus 101: A guide to a little-known virus that's raising concern this year

The medical journal The Lancet calls it a “mysterious” and “emerging” threat. PAHO, the Pan American Health Organization, has issued an epidemiological alert urging for increased...

Oropouche virus 101: A guide to a little-known virus that's raising concern this year

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