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Bacteria strains that infect cattle are now also infecting humans

Bacteria strains that infect cattle are now also infecting humans

If Salmonella poisoning conjures thoughts of being deathly ill with an upset stomach from undercooked chicken or eggs, you’re not alone. Another type – Salmonella Dublin – is primarily associated with cattle and can cause more severe illness in people. Doctors see more bloodstream infections, longer hospital stays, and a higher risk of severe outcomes when this dangerous bacteria infects …

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Covid-19: Highly Transmissible Strains Spark Summer Surge In Some States

Covid-19: Highly Transmissible Strains Spark Summer Surge In Some States

New surveillance shows COVID-19 is quietly heating up at the height of summer, fueling concerns about travel plans and back-to-school prep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) time-varying reproductive number dashboard, seven states now have a rate above 1.2, meaning each infected person is, on average, passing the virus to more than one other individual.  Louisiana tops the …

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