New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says
A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states, health officials said Monday.
May 6, 2025
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Infections: News and Research on Salmonella Infections
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USDA drops plan to limit salmonella in poultry products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has dropped plans to require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in chicken and turkey products, ending a Biden administration effort to reduce foodborne illness.
Apr 28, 2025
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Colder temperatures increase gastroenteritis risk in Rohingya refugee camps, study shows
A new study by scientists at Hokkaido University has found that lower temperatures significantly increase the risk of gastroenteritis among Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh's Kutupalong and Nayapara camps. Gastroenteritis ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Novel vaccine concept tackles harmful bacteria in the intestine
The issue of intestinal bacteria is a complex one. On the one hand, people are dependent on the microorganisms because they are the ones that digest the food. On the other hand, there are also numerous pathogens present among ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Why your medical condition might be named after a food
From watermelon stomach to chocolate cysts, you might wonder why doctors decided to name some ailments after foods—after all, it's enough to put you off your dinner.
Mar 26, 2025
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Malaria endures in northwest Congo as officials seek cause of illnesses that have sickened hundreds
Hundreds of people have tested positive for malaria in northwest Congo as health officials try to understand what may be behind a surge of illnesses that has surpassed 1,000 cases and killed at least 60 people.
Feb 28, 2025
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WHO probes mystery illness cluster in western DR Congo
The World Health Organization said Thursday its experts were investigating a new, unidentified cluster of illness in the DR Congo after two previous mystery outbreaks earlier this year.
Feb 27, 2025
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What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo
Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick.
Feb 27, 2025
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Bird flu and the egg shortage: Epidemiologist shares what you should know to stay healthy
Can't find eggs at your local grocery store? You're not alone. The recent H5N1 bird flu has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens, leading to higher egg prices and egg shortages across the nation.
Feb 7, 2025
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Researchers take step toward creating salmonella vaccine
Salmonella might seem like a mild inconvenience to some, but for sensitive groups, it can prove dangerous or deadly. In fact, 26,500 people are hospitalized with the bacterial infection each year in the U.S., and 420 people ...
Feb 4, 2025
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