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5 infectious diseases on the radar during summer travel

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 Summer vacation is upon us and many Americans will be traveling domestically and internationally.  Travel can unfortunately also be linked to infectious diseases. My guest today...

South Africa reports 6th human rabies case of 2023

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reports rabies was diagnosed in a 37-year-old male from Ginyintsimbi Village, Mbhashe Municipality, Amathole District of the...

Alabama: Mobile County reports Vibrio vulnificus case

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 There has been a total of four cases of vibriosis reported to the Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) during 2023.  Two of those cases reported injuries that were exposed to waters...

Florida reports 6th Eastern equine encephalitis case in a horse

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reported a confirmed Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) case in a 2-year-old quarter horse gelding in Jefferson County...

Brazil: Leprosy is still considered a public health problem

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 Leprosy is a neglected disease that affects thousands of people around the world, mainly in developing countries. Control represents a challenge for health systems. A crucial aspect...

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The Netherlands reports a 33% increase in gonorrhea cases in 2022

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 According to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), more sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were reported in 2022 as compared to 2021. Of all STIs,...

Dengue fever in Laos: 6,488 cases reported to date, 1st death of the year

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the dengue fever situation in Laos, the Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health reports 6,488  total cases through June...

Peru reports nearly 15,000 new dengue cases, Dr. César Henry Vásquez Sánchez sworn in as new Minister of Health

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the dengue fever situation in Peru, health authorities reported an additional 14,885 cases the week ending June 17, bringing the total for 2023 to 161,471. This...

Taiwan: Local dengue cases in Tainan City rise to 71, 1st case reported in Kaohsiung City

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the dengue fever outbreak in Taiwan, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported  55 new local cases of dengue fever in Taiwan last week (June...

Meningococcal disease cases up in South Australia

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 25-year-old man from metropolitan Adelaide. The case has been admitted to hospital and is in a critical condition. The...