Suspected deadly fungal infections linked to surgery in Mexico
The CDC issued a travel advisory after five women developed meningitis after surgical procedures in the border city of Matamoros. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - May 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lena H. Sun Source Type: news
Two women in New York diagnosed with drug-resistant ringworm infection
The first US cases of a drug-resistant fungal infection have been reported in New York City, which have caused lesions on the neck, abdomen, buttocks and thighs of two women. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More than 100 cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill
Health officials in Michigan said 109 cases of the rare fungal infection blastomycosis have been linked to a paper mill in Escanaba, an increase of five cases since the last update a week ago. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One death and almost 100 cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill, health officials say
Ninety-seven confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis have been identified in Michigan's Delta and Menominee counties, according to the local health department, and they are believed to be associated with a paper mill in the town of Escanaba. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Discolouration of nails could indicate a fungal infection - warning of 'spring surge'
It is thought a fifth of people in the UK will suffer from a nail infection at least once. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Michigan Paper Mill Fungal Infection Leaves 1 Dead and Nearly 100 Sickened
Local and federal investigators are investigating the source of a rare outbreak of blastomycosis at a paper mill in Escanaba, Mich. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Remy Tumin Tags: blastomycosis Shutdowns (Institutional) Paper and Pulp Fungi Workplace Hazards and Violations Infections Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Billerud Escanaba, Mich. Source Type: news
Officials: Paper mill worker dead from fungal infection
A contract worker at a northern Michigan paper mill has died from a fungal infection that has forced the business to temporarily close for deep cleaning (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern
3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 14, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Michigan Officials Monitoring Large Outbreak of Fungal Infections Tied to Paper Mill
(MedPage Today) -- Public health officials are continuing to investigate and monitor a large outbreak of blastomycosis, a type of fungal infection that can become serious if not treated, tied to a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
As of... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 11, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Almost 100 confirmed or probable cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill, health officials say
Ninety-three confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis have been identified in Michigan's Delta and Menominee counties, according to the local health department, and they are believed to be associated with a paper mill in the town of Escanaba. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What your NAILS say about your health, according to an expert
Your nails can be a great insight to your overall health. UK nail specialists say changes in colour and dents in the nail can be a sign of cancer, lung disease and fungal infections. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wisconsin Fungal Infection Sickened 4 People, 5 Dogs
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 -- The first season of " The Last of Us " may be over, but many folks have been left with an abiding fear of fungal infections.
Some of that fear might be well-founded in real life: A cluster of the fungal infection... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 3, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Vaccine Trial Shows Promise Against Candida Fungal Infection
Although relatively rare, C. auris infections can lead to death for between 30% to 70% of those at higher risk. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Candida Auris Fungus Spreading in US Hospitals: CDC Candida Auris Fungus Spreading in US Hospitals: CDC
Potentially deadly fungal infections with Candida auris are spreading rapidly in US healthcare facilities, with cases nearly doubling between 2020 and 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - March 22, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Moderna Wants $130 Per COVID-19 Vaccine Dose, US Health Authorities Warn Of Incurable Deadly Fungal Infection, Elon Musk Wants Interest Rate Cut: Today's Top …
Moderna Wants To Charge About $130 Per COVID-19 Vaccine Dose • None Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) expects to charge $130 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine as purchases move to the private sector from the government. • None "There are different customers negotiating different prices right now, which…#vaccinedose #stephenhoge #congressional #berniesanders #eucourt #mercedesbenzgroup #ravensburg #mercedes #ecj #noneferrarinv (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
