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'Last Of Us' black fungus with 60% death rate spread rapidly during Covid pandemic

Nearly half of patients who contract C. auris die within 90 days as it predominately targets elderly people with weakened immune systems, according to the The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Daily Mirror

Medical Tourism Can Get You Healthcare Bargains Abroad

Millions of Americans partake in medical tourism each year. If you can’t afford a medical procedure in the U.S., consider investigating options overseas.

Kiplinger

Bills call for Texas teachers to be trained to administer lifesaving overdose drugs to students

Texas is attempting to address the fentanyl crisis gripping schools by having staff learn how to administer lifesaving medication.

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Queer teens are experiencing worsening mental health according to CDC data.

Suicide attempts among LGBQ high school students were at least double the national average in 2019.

USAFacts

More deaths, injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

U.S. officials are reporting two more deaths and additional cases of blindness linked to eyedrops tainted with a drug-resistant bacteria

The Independent UK

CDC urges people to stop using these eye drops after infection leads to 3 deaths and 4 cases of surgical eye removal

Drug-resistant bacteria found in EzriCare and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears.

Fortune

The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness

Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have caused death and illness in 68 patients across the U.S., the CDC says. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops like EzriCare Artificial Tears.

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Death toll rises from bacterial infection linked to recalled eye drops

Two more fatalities as Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected in 16 states

The Independent UK

California bill would require all public high schools to hand out free condoms

A high school student went to a pharmacy to purchase condoms but was turned away because of his age.

Los Angeles Times

A CDC warning and a fungus outbreak: Everything we know about the deadly candida auris

Drug-resistant Candida auris spread ‘worrisome’ say epidemiologists

The Independent UK

Candida auris: What are the signs and symptoms as deadly fungal infection spreads across US at 'alarming rate'

While the findings are concerning, scientists don't want people thinking it will lead to an apocalyptic outbreak like in The Last Of Us

Wales Online

Four fungi that threaten public health

Move over, viruses: Fungal infections (and even fungal pandemics) are a real thing

Salon

Republicans' COVID vaccine tightrope

Experts say there's a fine line between responsibly scrutinizing policy and fueling misinformation.

Axios

This tick-borne disease is now endemic in 10 US states

Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease, is endemic in 10 U.S. states, according to a March report by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The parasitic disease primarily occurs within the Northeast and Midwest. As cases continue to rise in several states, the CDC has advised for an increase…

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The Independent UK

A CDC warning and a fungus spreading: Everything we know about the deadly candida auris

Drug-resistant Candida auris spread ‘worrisome’ say epidemiologists

Irish Mirror

Scientists sound the alarm on new deadly 'Last Of Us' black fungus that antibiotics can't treat

Fungal infections caused 1.5 million deaths worldwide in 2021

Fortune

Deadly drug-resistant fungus has spread to most U.S. states

Cases have been recorded in more than half of U.S. states over the past 12 months, with Nevada, California and Florida reporting the most infections.

The Guardian - UK

Newly released Chinese Covid data points to infected animals in Wuhan

Previously unseen genomic samples suggest animals at Huanan market were potential source

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Chinese COVID-19 data from Huanan market provides clues to origins: Report

Data from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic uploaded to a database by Chinese scientists gives crucial information on its origins.

Daily Record

What is Black fungus Canada auris as 'urgent' health warning triggered

Canada auris cases have risen over the past few years, sparking concern as it's resistant against antibiotics.

Daily Record

Urgent health warning issued as deadly black fungus spreads with 60% mortality rate

The American College of Physicians (ACAP) had issued a "concerning" warning regarding an antibiotic resistant deadly fungus known as C auris which is rapidly spreading.

Reuters

Chinese COVID data from Wuhan market gives clues on origins, researchers say

Data from the early days of the COVID pandemic, briefly uploaded to a database by Chinese scientists, gives information on its origins, including suggesting a role for raccoon dogs in the coronavirus reaching humans, international researchers said.

Evening Standard

Candida auris: Potentially deadly fungus spreading through US at ‘dramatic’ rate

The US state of Mississippi is facing a growing outbreak of the fungus

Wales Online

'Urgent threat' warning of highly contagious 'Last Of Us' black fungus issued

There has been a rapid rise in cases over the recent months

WEKU

The potentially deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading quickly in the U.S.

Cases of the fungus that did not respond to antifungal medicine tripled in 2021. It can be deadly, but does not seem to have adverse effects on healthy people.

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