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Mumps cases reported at TCU

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About a week after Texas Christian University (TCU) officials reported on a single mumps case in the community, Tarrant County, Texas health officials report additional mumps cases involving individuals...

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Pasha Mediterranean Grill Outbreak, Case Count Reaches 347

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By: Candess Zona-Mendola of MakeFoodSafe As Metro Health continues to investigate the food poisoning outbreak linked to Pasha Mediterranean Grill, the agency has reported that 347 cases have now been linked...

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Salmonella Outbreak in San Antonio Linked to Pasha Mediterranean Grill; Over 250 Sick

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By: Candess Zona-Mendola of MakeFoodSafe Diners over Labor Day Weekend got more than they bargained for when they ate at Pasha Mediterranean Grill in San Antonio. This week, Metro Health has reported a...

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Houston: Syphilis cases up 59 percent in the first half of 2018

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New syphilis cases in the Houston and Harris County rose 59 percent in the first half of 2018, mirroring a trend that points to steep increases in sexually-transmitted diseases nationwide. Houston Health...

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Chikungunya: 2nd travel associated case reported in Dallas

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Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting the second case of imported Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Dallas County for 2018. The 5-year-old resident of Irving was infected during recent...

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El Paso reports 4th human West Nile virus case

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The El Paso Department of Health has reported the fourth human West Nile virus (WNV) case this year. The latest case is a man under the age of 20 who lives in Northeast El Paso. He has no underlying medical...

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San Antonio: Dozens sickened with food poisoning, linked to Pasha’s Mediterranean Grill

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The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) is investigating a potential foodborne illness cluster following numerous, independent complaints of foodborne illness reported by individuals...

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Texas: First case of imported chikungunya reported in Dallas County this year

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A 11-year-old resident of Irving who recently traveled to India is the first imported chikungunya virus (CHIKV) case in Dallas County, according to the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). CHIKV...

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Houston officials investigate suspected measles case

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The City of Houston Health Department announced that they are investigating a suspect measles case in a toddler that recently traveled overseas. This case is currently pending laboratory confirmation....

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Texas: Measles case reported in Collin County, individual not vaccinated

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Health officials in Collin County, Texas have confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated person who traveled internationally. The person attended Plano West Senior High School between Aug. 14–16...