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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

The World Health Organization has said it believes there may have been human-to-human transmission of hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship where three passengers have died. The virus is usually spread from rodents, but the WHO said in this instance it could have been spread among 'really close contacts' onboard the MV Hondius vessel.
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fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Bat feast' animal videos at African cave offer clues to how deadly viruses spread

Camera traps in Uganda revealed various species interacting with Egyptian fruit bats, highlighting potential pathways for Marburg virus transmission to humans.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Two deaths from meningitis occurred in Kent, with 13 confirmed cases of meningitis and septicaemia reported in the Canterbury area, prompting preventive antibiotic distribution to students.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Notorious cruise ship stomach bug rages in Northern California

Norovirus is spreading across Northern California with high concentrations detected in wastewater across multiple cities, causing gastrointestinal illness through contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.
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fromCbsnews
1 month ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
#measles-outbreak
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
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Bay Area health officials warn of measles exposure at Panda Express

A vaccinated measles patient exposed others at a Bay Area Panda Express on two consecutive days, prompting health officials to warn of potential transmission to unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised individuals.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Public health

Mass. reports first two measles cases of 2026, including one in Greater Boston

Massachusetts confirmed its first two measles cases of 2026: a school-aged child and a Boston-area adult with uncertain vaccination history who visited multiple public locations while infectious.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

The South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down

South Carolina's measles outbreak, the largest in the US in 30 years, is slowing with approximately 10 weekly cases reported, down from 200 at its January peak, though the US risks losing its measles elimination status.
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fromJezebel
1 month ago

How a Measles Outbreak Begins, Featuring the State of Colorado

Measles cases in 2026 are surging at a pace exceeding 2025's record-high numbers, with outbreaks spreading across multiple states including a new outbreak in Colorado linked to regional transmission from Texas.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Measles outbreak erupts in one of U.S.'s largest ICE detention centers

A measles outbreak at an ICE detention facility in El Paso has infected at least 14 people, with vaccination being the primary prevention method offering 97% protection.
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fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area health officials warn of measles exposure at Panda Express

A vaccinated measles patient exposed others at a Bay Area Panda Express on two consecutive days, prompting health officials to warn of potential transmission to unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised individuals.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Second mumps case reported at Berkeley High, exposure risk raised to moderate'

Berkeley High School confirmed a second mumps case, prompting health officials to elevate the exposure risk assessment from low to moderate and recommend vaccination verification for the school community.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Second mumps case reported at Berkeley High, exposure risk raised to moderate'

Berkeley High School confirmed a second mumps case, prompting health officials to elevate the exposure risk assessment from low to moderate and recommend vaccination verification for the school community.
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fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What Did AI and Beer Have to Do With a Salmonella Outbreak?

A salmonella outbreak at an Illinois county fair was traced to contaminated ice in a beer cooler, with the CDC report noting ice as an overlooked transmission vector identified through ChatGPT consultation.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Mosquitoes may have evolved a taste for human blood thanks to Homo erectus

Some mosquitoes developed a preference for human blood 1.6 to 2.9 million years ago, potentially coinciding with Homo erectus presence in Southeast Asia.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Red Flag That Makes Me Walk Out Of A Restaurant As A Former Server - Tasting Table

Sticky tables indicate inadequate sanitization, create a high-risk surface for disease transmission, and justify leaving a restaurant due to unsafe cleaning practices.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Some ant architects design a colony to cut the risk of disease. Humans, take note!

Black garden ants reshape nest architecture and alter social behavior to socially distance and slow fungal pathogen transmission.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
7 months ago

Weed, Herpes, and Safer Habits: Why Sharing Isn't Always Caring | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Sharing joints, blunts, bongs, or vapes can transmit herpes through mouth contact; adopt safer communal smoking practices to reduce transmission risk.
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fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago

ICE Detainees Are Testing Positive for Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is spreading in U.S. immigration detention centers due to overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate health protocols, risking wider community transmission.
Public health
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Experts warn parasites 'feed on humans' and transmit deadly disease

Kissing bugs in the southeastern US are spreading Trypanosoma cruzi, causing Chagas disease, which infects around 280,000 Americans.
fromThe Local France
2 years ago

MAP: Tiger mosquitoes found in 81 of 96 departements in France

In 2025, 81 of the 96 metropolitan départements of France had been colonised by tiger mosquitoes, which spread dengue fever, chikungunya, and the Zika virus.
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fromFlowingData
10 months ago

John Snow probably didn't use that Broad Street map to reach his conclusions about cholera

The famous map centered on Broad Street did not lead to an 'a-ha!' moment, nor was it the way in which Snow came about the truth behind cholera's transmission.
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fromNature
11 months ago

Black Death bacterium has become less lethal after genetic tweak

A genetic change in Yersinia pestis makes it less fatal but possibly more transmissible, altering its impact on disease spread.
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fromMiami Herald
11 months ago

Mosquito season begins in South Florida. Is climate change making it worse?

Climate change increases mosquito populations and the diseases they transmit, making South Florida more vulnerable.
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