Ghana Issues Alert Over the Possible Outbreak Of Cholera
Ghana's ministry of health issued an alert over the possible outbreak of cholera as one case has been recorded in the capital.
Ghana's ministry of health issued an alert over the possible outbreak of cholera as one case has been recorded in the capital.
‘Elizabethkingia bacteria infects the blood and affects the respiratory tract and the recent outbreak in Wisconsin is reportedly the largest in the US.
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The cause of the outbreak is still unknown and even the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not been able to identify the cause and the means by which it spreads.The symptoms of the disease include chills, shortness of breath and fever. Only in March, Health officials have warned the public about its spread. So far, the cases were reported only in the adults.
Now, a child admitted to the Children's Hospital's neonatal intensive care has been suspected to have been contracted the disease. Blood samples have been sent to the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene.
Swine Flu Outbreak Adds to Brazil's Health Woes Ahead of Olympics
In Brazil the H1N1 virus has normally appeared in recent years between May and July when temperatures are cooler. But this year it has begun in February.
In Brazil the H1N1 virus has normally appeared in recent years between May and July when temperatures are cooler. But this year it has begun in February.
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Zika Outbreak Tops 91,000 Cases in Brazil
Brazil's outbreak of Zika which causes microcephaly birth defect in newborns has topped 91,000 cases.
Brazil's outbreak of Zika which causes microcephaly birth defect in newborns has topped 91,000 cases.
Norovirus Outbreaks in Spain After 4000 People Drink Contaminated Bottled Water
Norovirus is rarely life-threatening but is highly contagious. It spreads from an infected person, from contaminated food or water.
Norovirus is rarely life-threatening but is highly contagious. It spreads from an infected person, from contaminated food or water.
