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Influenza pandemic (H1N1) of 2009 - Vaccines, Antivirals, Hygiene  Britannica

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Dengue – the Region of the Americas - World Health Organization

Situation at a glance Since the beginning of 2023, dengue outbreaks of significant magnitude have been recorded in the WHO Region of the Americas, with close to three million suspected and confirmed cases of dengue reported so far this year, surpassing the 2.8 million cases of dengue registered for the entire year of 2022. Of the total number of dengue cases reported until 1 July 2023 (2 997 097 cases), 45% were laboratory confirmed, and 0.13% were classified as severe dengue. The highest number of dengue cases to date in 2023 are in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Additionally, 1302 deaths were reported in the Region with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 0.04%, in the same period. As part of the implementation of the Integrated Management Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Arboviral Diseases (IMS-Arbovirus), WHO is actively working with the Member States to strengthen healthcare and surveillance capacity. WHO has assessed the risk of dengue as high at the regional level due to the w...

Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs? - Harvard Health

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?    Harvard Health

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Symptoms and Treatment - Verywell Health

There are several ways that you can develop pneumonia ranging from inhaling toxic substances in the workplace to unknowingly being infected by a bacteria in the hospital. Any lung infection acquired outside of the hospital setting is considered community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Viruses and certain bacteria such as streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae), haemophilus influenzae, and atypical bacteria—like chlamydia pneumoniae, mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Legionella species—are among the most common culprits of CAP. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prognosis for community-acquired pneumonia. Mongkol Chuewong / Getty Images Symptoms The clinical presentation of CAP varies wildly depending on the range. For example: Mild pneumonia is characterized by fever and a productive cough. Severe pneumonia is characterized by difficulty breathing and sepsis. Symptoms of CAP often develop quickly and are ac...

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Dengue – the Region of the Americas - World Health Organization

Situation at a glance Since the beginning of 2023, dengue outbreaks of significant magnitude have been recorded in the WHO Region of the Americas, with close to three million suspected and confirmed cases of dengue reported so far this year, surpassing the 2.8 million cases of dengue registered for the entire year of 2022. Of the total number of dengue cases reported until 1 July 2023 (2 997 097 cases), 45% were laboratory confirmed, and 0.13% were classified as severe dengue. The highest number of dengue cases to date in 2023 are in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Additionally, 1302 deaths were reported in the Region with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 0.04%, in the same period. As part of the implementation of the Integrated Management Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Arboviral Diseases (IMS-Arbovirus), WHO is actively working with the Member States to strengthen healthcare and surveillance capacity. WHO has assessed the risk of dengue as high at the regional level due to the w...

"bacterial colitis" - Google News

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Enrichment of human IgA-coated bacterial vesicles in ulcerative colitis as a driver of inflammation    Nature

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[unable to retrieve full-text content] FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market    CBS News

"zoonotic pandemic" - Google News

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action    The Conversation

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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Key Facts About Bird Flu to Protect Your Health    National Academy of Medicine

"first flu vaccine" - Google News

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Vaccine readouts from Vaxart's norovirus pill, Novavax's COVID-19/flu combo    FirstWord Pharma

Call for expert: Infection Prevention and Control of Epidemic- and Pandemic-prone Acute Respiratory Infections ... - World Health Organization (WHO)

Deadline: 10 April 2024 24:00h CET Over the past decade, the landscape of respiratory viruses has evolved significantly, exemplified by the profound impact of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) IPC and WASH team is undertaking an update of the 2014 guideline titled, Infection prevention and control of epidemic-and pandemic prone acute respiratory infections in health care. Updating of this guideline will adhere to the highest international standards for guideline development, including the use of Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) and the evidence to Decision making process. This guideline will be developed by a panel of 10-20 experts, termed the Guideline Development Group (GDG), which is composed of specialists alongside a patient representative and/or other civil service representatives, with support from the WHO secretariat. Who can express interest? WHO welcomes expressions of inter...

Weed smoker's lungs vs. smoker's lungs vs. non-smokers lungs - Medical News Today

Weed smoker's lungs vs. smoker's lungs vs. non-smokers lungs - Medical News Today Weed smoker's lungs vs. smoker's lungs vs. non-smokers lungs - Medical News Today Posted: 16 Apr 2021 03:41 AM PDT Like smoking tobacco, smoking weed or cannabis can also have damaging effects on the lungs, although research on the subject is not as clear-cut. Smoking is one of the biggest threats to lung health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that cigarette smoking is responsible for over 480,000 deaths in the United States each year. Smoking cigarettes can have a number of negative effects on a person's lungs. These include : changing the function of the lungs impacting the lungs' structure increasing the risk of a number of serious medical conditions, including cancer Smoking cannabis can also cause damage to the lungs. This because the smoke from cannabis contains many...