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Toxoplasmosis can be transmitted from mother to foetus through the placenta, sometimes causing serious consequences (e.g. eye diseases, mental retardation) for the health of the child. Toxoplasmosis: no need to be frightened unnecessarily However, there is no need to be unnecessarily frightened, because by following a few hygiene tips and having a check-up while you are expecting you can minimise the risks. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a microscopic protozoan, toxoplasma gondii, which can infect various organs (particularly the muscles) of various animals and humans, and which can be excreted in the faeces of some infected animals. The disease can be transmitted in several ways, but the most common route is through food, i.e. by ingesting food containing the protozoa, especially raw or undercooked meat, especially pork or sheep. But also badly washed vegetables with infected soil. According to a European study carried out in six cities (including Milan and ...

The researchers raised aphids (Acyrtociphon pisum) and ladybeetles (Hippodamia convergens) on faba bean (Vicia faba L.) plants. Credit: Penn State We humans tend to avoid harsh conditions when we are sick, instead seeking out the comfort of our climate-controlled homes. New research shows that sick insects may also be sensitive to extreme temperatures, and it could be the pathogen itself that drives their behavior. An international team of researchers has found that infection with a fungus reduces the thermal tolerance of an aphid and its beetle predator—the common ladybeetle—by more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit compared to healthy individuals. As a result, infected insects are...

Forty-five additional COVID-19 deaths, 7-Day positivity rate 12.2% for Thursday, November 25, Friday, November 26, Saturday, November 27, Sunday, November 28, and Monday, November 29 SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 4,991 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: ·         1,450 new cases in Bernalillo County ·         4 new cases in Catron County ·         163 new cases in Chaves County ·         60 new cases in Cibola County ·         12 new cases in Colfax County ·       ...

Roundworms are a contagious biohazard. They can cause serious infection to humans, posing a real threat to human well-being. Types of Biohazards Generally speaking a biohazard is considered an organism or a side affect from an organism that have the ability to cause harm to human beings. The following items can be considered biohazards; parasites, bacteria, various toxins developed by organisms and even viruses. Did you know that numerous people today are suffering from the affects of a biohazard and they don't even know it! In this day in age it is easy to say that most diseases humans suffer from are caused by various biological hazards. Diseases Causes by Biohazards Interestingly enough diseases such as HIV, hepatitis C/B, and measles are all causes by viruses. Additionally, bacteria has been known to cause tuberculosis, reoccurring fever, cholera, and many more. Also, you should know that parasites are also responsible for causing...

A respiratory therapist (RT) is a specialized healthcare practitioner who has training in pulmonary medicine. They help evaluate, monitor, and treat breathing and lung problems. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of RTs, what they do, and their training requirements. An RT is a medical professional who works with doctors to assess, diagnose, and treat lung and breathing conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. For example, they may interview and evaluate people to determine the best treatment method. Most RTs have a degree in respiratory therapy and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Some examples of RT duties include: tracking progress performing chest exams conducting tests, such as pulmonary function tests providing treatment or therapy recommendations measuring vital signs drawing blood removing lung secretions analyzing the breath teaching breathing exercises providing physical therapy managin...

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections linked to spinach has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2021/o157h7-11-21/index.html Key points: Ten people infected with the outbreak strain of coli O157:H7 have been reported from seven states (Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota). Two hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported. Minnesota public health officials found coli O157:H7 in a package of leftover Josie's Organics baby spinach collected from a sick person's home. Five people in this outbreak reported eating spinach in the week before they got sick and one reported Josie's Organics brand. CDC is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve Josie's Organics prepackaged baby spinach with a "best by" date of 10/23/2021. Investigators are working to determine if additional products are contaminated. The true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely ...

Share selection to: As the world grapples with rolling out various vaccines for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, there are still many unknowns. For how long will a vaccine be effective? How effective will vaccines be against new strains? How optimal can we make future vaccines? There are questions also over what future research will reveal about the virus. How does it affect people differently? Do we fully understand the mechanisms of transmission? What about future coronaviruses? In the hunt for answers it would be wise to take a close look at chickens. The global poultry industry has learned to live with a deadly coronavirus. Picture: Getty Images The first coronavirus ever discovered (back in the 1930s) was the avian coronavirus known as Infectious Bronchitis Virus, or IBV. It is the most ubiquitous infectious agent of chickens. It causes a highly contagious respiratory disease with significant economic losses to the global poultry industry. Due to its ubiquitous and highl...

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Among children with acute gastroenteritis, probiotic treatment with either combination Lactobacillus rhamnosus and L helveticus or L rhamnosus GG alone did not result in a decreased risk for severe disease compared with placebo, according to results of a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases . A team of researchers analyzed patient-level data from 2 multicenter randomized, placebo-controlled trials performed in pediatric emergency departments in Canada and the United States. The trials included patients with acute gastroenteritis who were aged 3 to 48 months and had greater than 3 diarrheal episodes in the past 24 hours. In addition, patients had to be symptomatic for less than 72 hours and less than 7 days to be eligible for the Canadian trial and US trial, respectively. Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 fashion; those included in the Canadian trial were treated with either a probiotic combination of L rhamnosus and L helveticus or placebo, and th...

BEAUMONT, Texas – An Indian national residing in Seattle, WA, has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Aakash Gandhi, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud today before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.   According to information presented in court, throughout the month of October 2020, a Beaumont resident received multiple phone calls from an individual—later identified as Gandhi—falsely purporting to be a special agent with the Social Security Administration.  Gandhi demanded the victim send large sums of cash through the mail so they could receive a new social security number and avoid alleged criminal liability.  The elderly Beaumont resident fell victim to the scam and sent more than $20,000 in cash through the mail as requested to a UPS store in Seattle.  Gandhi received those packages in Seattle and forwarded a...

Does that mean you need to eat a low-fat diet to feel your best? Not necessarily, but if you notice that your IBS symptoms get worse on days when you eat particularly rich and fatty meals—especially creamy dishes, cured meats, fried foods, or fast food like pizza—then that's something worth paying attention to. If fat seems to be your culprit, your doctor or dietitian may recommend following an elimination plan to identify specific fatty food triggers, and then assess your fat intake to see what kind of adjustments can be made based on your personal needs. Gluten-free diet Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten sets off a wonky immune response that triggers lots of inflammation, leading to some really severe symptoms that can cause intestinal damage. Many people with IBS report experiencing symptoms after eating foods that contain gluten, even if they don't have a wheat allergy or celiac disease, research shows. Experts re...

The University of Rochester Medical Center ( URMC , Rochester, NY) is recruiting multiple tenure-track faculty members to complement current strong research programs in the integrated area of Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. This cohort recruiting initiative is a collaborative effort of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology; the Division of Infectious Diseases (Department of Medicine); the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (Department of Pediatrics); the David H. Smith Center for Vaccine Biology and Immunology; and the Translational Immunology and Infectious Diseases Institute. We anticipate hiring a cohort of 3-4 outstanding researchers to establish innovative research programs within these areas. The areas of Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is traditionally strong at URMC , with many successful collaborations already established. This is a major plank of the URMC Strategic Plan, and we are committed to further strengthening this crit...