HIV/AIDS 2 days ago 2,400 Oregon hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed more than 2,400 people to infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, which can become deadly.
HEALTH 3 days ago In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE 3 days ago Oregon physician may have exposed more than 2,400 patients to infectious diseases, including HIV Patients at hospitals near Portland, Oregon, may have been exposed to infectious diseases because of an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices.
Cold and Flu 5 days ago Bird flu has infected humans in these countries as virus spreads around the world Varying types of avian influenza, the bird flu virus, have been found in humans across the globe this year. Public health officials are paying close attention to the spread of the flu.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 8 Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission An avian influenza experiment found that the virus is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, but it does have some capability of spreading this way.
HEALTH July 7 New medications, caregiver stress relievers and epilepsy awareness top this week's health news This week's health roundup includes a new Alzheimer's medication, a man's fight for epilepsy awareness, tips for relieving caregiver stress, a summer COVID surge and more.
HEALTH July 5 In Colorado, plague case confirmed in human, health officials say: ‘Must be treated promptly’ A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, according to health officials. Experts share tips for preventing spread of the bacterial infection.
Insects July 3 Local dengue fever cases confirmed in Florida Keys, spread by mosquito bites Two locally acquired cases of mosquito-borne dengue fever have been confirmed in the Florida Keys. Officials and experts share prevention efforts as infections hit record highs around the world.
Colorado July 3 NIH's bat vivarium for virology studies in Colorado sparks concern from residents, academics The National Institutes of Health is collaborating with Colorado State University to construct a virology research center to study infected bats on the school's Foothills campus
HEALTH July 2 Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: 'Public health threat' An Alabama woman was recently bit by a rabid fox as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York weighed in on risks and treatment.