Articles related to Infectious Diseases

In the United States alone, Bacillus cereus causes over 63,400 episodes of food poisoning annually, with rapid symptom onset and rare but documented cases of liver failure in otherwise healthy individuals.

Probiotic therapy shows promise in managing thrush infections, even in cases resistant to conventional antifungal medications.

ICU mortality rates for Legionella pneumonia can reach up to 41.7%, with immunocompromised patients facing particularly high risk – making proper diagnosis and treatment crucial in severe cases.

The WHO notes significant diagnostic challenges in differentiating Lassa fever from similar viral infections due to varied and non-specific presentation.

The CDC investigation revealed that the 65 people who contracted Salmonella from the outbreak ranged from 2 to 88 years old, highlighting the wide demographic susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.

The updated COVID-19 vaccines generate a more pronounced and specific immune response against current circulating strains, potentially reducing infection rates and, crucially, severe disease.