Tanzania probes mystery illness after five die
Tanzania has dispatched a team of health experts to investigate a mysterious disease that has claimed the lives of five people, the government said.
Mar 17, 2023
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Infections: News and Research on Leptospirosis
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First the floods, then the diseases: Why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in February, it left a trail of destruction across the North Island. At least 11 people died, and more than 10,000 were displaced. Bridges were washed out (35 in the Hastings district ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Swimming pools vs. wild swimming—a germs expert on which is worse
Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity in recent times. Not only is swimming outdoors a pleasant way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green leafy surroundings, it can also help to relieve stress and elevate our ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Behind the 'world's friendliest COVID protocols,' Fiji's health system remains stretched and struggling
With Fiji "open for happiness" and a COVID test no longer required on arrival, the temptation to take that long awaited tropical holiday may be stronger than ever.
Sep 15, 2022
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Tanzania identifies mystery illness as 'rat fever'
A mysterious disease that killed three people in Tanzania has been identified as leptospirosis or "rat fever", a bacterial infection commonly spread by the rodents, the East African nation's government said Monday.
Jul 18, 2022
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