A malaria drug may combat tick-borne babesiosis
A malaria drug could help immune-compromised people who can't shake off babesiosis, a tick-borne parasitic infection, a new study says.
Jun 5, 2024
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Ticks and the diseases they carry
In many regions of the U.S. and the world, enjoying the great outdoors comes with a hidden risk: ticks and the diseases they carry. Ticks can carry pathogens like Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii, which can cause ...
May 29, 2024
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Study finds climate change increases risk of cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in New Zealand
More cryptosporidiosis outbreaks could be on the cards for Aotearoa New Zealand as extreme rainfall events become more frequent, causing higher levels of the diarrhea-causing parasite to be washed into waterways, public health ...
May 27, 2024
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More kinds of ticks, longer season as experts warn 'Illinois is at the frontline'
As tick season approaches, experts warn that Illinois residents should be even more wary as the type of ticks in the state increases and the season lengthens.
May 23, 2024
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English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people
A scenic fishing village in southwestern England was under instructions to boil its tap water for a third day on Friday after a parasite sickened more than 45 people in the latest example of Britain's troubled water system.
May 17, 2024
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Tick-borne Powassan virus reported in Massachusetts
A confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus has been reported in the Bay State, according to officials who are warning residents to take precautions against the disease.
Apr 29, 2024
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Experts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases
A team of infectious diseases experts called for more awareness and preparedness in the medical field to deal with the impact of climate change on the spread of diseases. Their article, published in JAMA raises the alarm ...
Mar 20, 2024
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How worried should I be about cryptosporidiosis? Am I safe at the pool?
You might have heard of something called "cryptosporidiosis" recently, closely followed by warnings to stay away from your local swimming pool if you've had diarrhea.
Feb 15, 2024
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New combination therapy found effective against drug-sensitive and resistant tick-borne babesiosis
Drug-resistant babesiosis may respond to a novel combination therapy, researchers say. The treatment, which involves the antimalarial drug tafenoquine and the anti-fungal/anti-parasite drug atovaquone, may also provide immunity ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Dietary supplement could protect against Cryptosporidium infection
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with ...
Dec 4, 2023
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