Arkansas girl being treated for ‘possible’ parasitic meningitis
A 12-year-old Central Arkansas girl is currently being treated at Arkansas Children’s Hospital for a “possible” case of parasitic meningitis, according to an Arkansas Matters report today. Traci More...
What is Naegleria fowleri?
Before you take the kids and try to cool off this summer at the lake in your town, you should know about Naegleria fowleri. Naegleri fowleri Image/CDC This relatively rare, pathogenic amoeba is found in warm or More...
Pakistan reports third ‘brain-eating amoeba’ death of 2013
A third person has died from the “brain-eating amoeba”, Naegleria fowleri, in Pakistan this year, according to a Daily Times report. According to Sindh Public Health Department official Ayaz Ahmed, a More...
Pakistan: Karachi teen dies from ‘brain-eating amoeba’
Just a day after Karachi Metro-politan Corporation (KMC) Administrator Hashim Raza Zaidi directed the Health department and Water Board to take steps in water cleanliness and public awareness, Dawn.com reports More...
Karachi official orders health dept. to initiate a public awareness campaign over Naegleria
While addressing a combined meeting of KMC and Karachi Water and Sewerage Board about Naegleria, Karachi Metro-politan Corporation (KMC) Administrator Hashim Raza Zaidi directed Health Department to launch a public More...
What is Giardiasis? What is Giardia intestinalis (lamblia)?
Giardia intestinalis (lamblia) is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans in the United States. Giardia is a protozoan parasite that lives in the intestine of infected humans and animals (in particular, More...
Minnesota: Ducklings purchased at a Tractor Supply Company store responsible for Salmonella outbreak
An outbreak of salmonellosis in Minnesota, which has affected at least three people, has been linked to ducklings bought at a Tractor Supply Company store in Inver Grove Heights, according to a Minnesota Department More...
CDC: Campylobacter, Vibrio food borne infections increase in the US, Salmonella remains constant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that about 48 million people, or one in six people in the United States, get sick from eating contaminated food. During a CDC telebriefing today, More...
Cholera in Cuba: Risk is low for European travelers
Image/CIA In a follow-up to an earlier story about the cholera outbreak in Cuba, European health authorities say the overall risk of cholera infection in travelers visiting Cuba should still be considered low, More...
Father of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ victim Jack Ariola Erenberg, files wrongful death lawsuit
Naegleri fowleri Image/CDC In early August, the family of 9-year-old Jack Ariola Erenberg saw their son succumb to a fatal amoebic parasite after swimming with his sisters in Lily Lake. It is being reported today More...
‘Monsters Inside Me’ to feature the Kyle Lewis story
Naegleria fowleri. Have you never heard of this deadly menace that lurks in warm, fresh water? If not, believe me, you’re not alone. Kyle Gracin Lewis Photo courtesy of Julie Lewis You can learn more about the More...
Pakistan reports eighth death due to ‘brain-eating amoeba’ this year
An eighth person, a young male student, has died from the deadly waterborne parasite since May in Pakistan, according to a Dawn.com report Saturday. Image/CDC “A senior physician from the hospital has informed More...
Sanofi Pasteur announces recall of typhoid vaccine
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, has announced that it is voluntarily recalling several batches of its typhoid fever vaccine, TYPHIM Vi®, due to concerns that the doses may not provide the intended More...
Indiana man, Waylon Abel, suspected of dying from Naegleria infection- CDC to confirm
An autopsy report released last Friday on a Loogootee, Indiana man says he died from the very rare and very deadly parasitic infection he apparently contracted while teaching his daughter to swim in July. Waylon More...
Neti pots, Naegleria and you
After two reported deaths in Louisiana last year from “brain-eating amoebas” after using neti pots, health authorities and the manufacturer of nasal wash device are warning the public not to use unsterilized More...