Poliomyelitis

[unable to retrieve full-text content] HealthWatch: Best and Worst Foods for Osteoporosis    WeAreGreenBay.com

During a series of interactive sessions with leading gut specialists, gastroenterologists, and endocrinologists across three Indian cities, the India office of the US Cranberry Marketing Committee highlighted the benefits of cranberry juice in preventing H. pylori bacterial infection and strengthening gut health. The goal was to create awareness about the fruit's health benefits and share critical insights. Amy Howell, Associate Research Scientist, Marucci Center for Blueberry Cranberry Research, Rutgers University, US, said in a statement, "The 'proanthocyanidins' or 'PAC' compound in cranberries has multiple health benefits, and it is what makes it so effective in the suppression of H. pylori bacterial infection." According to Howell, multiple types of research show that the anti-adhesion property of the PAC prevents the bacteria from sticking to the gut and hence prevents the infection at the very first stage. Since cranberry juice does not kill the bac...

Polio has been in the news recently, with confirmation of the country's first known polio case in almost a decade—in an unvaccinated individual in Rockland County, New York. Subsequently, testing of wastewater in surrounding New York State counties has revealed the presence of a similar poliovirus, the agent that causes polio. Our experts share what you need to know about keeping yourself, your loved ones and your community safe. What is polio? Poliomyelitis, better known as polio, is a highly contagious disease caused by the poliovirus. Most infected individuals remain asymptomatic, but a small percentage of unvaccinated persons can develop paralysis, which is usually irreversible.  "Before the availability of the polio vaccine in 1955, several yearly epidemics occurred leading to tens of thousands of cases of paralysis, primarily in children with more severe outcomes if the breathing muscles were affected. The vaccine was a complete game changer for protecti...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Roseola: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment    Healthgrades

A fungus is a type of organism that lives in soil, air, and plants. A fungus can also live in or on the human body—for example, on the skin. Fungal infections are caused by fungi (the plural word for fungus). Some fungal infections are contagious. Many fungal infections are not serious, but some can be harmful. This article will take a look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of some of the most common types of fungal infections. Sirisak Boakaew / Getty Images What Is a Fungal Infection? A fungal infection is an infection caused by a fungus. In everyday life, some examples of fungi are mold and mushrooms. However, these fungi do not cause infections. There are millions of types of fungi, but only a small percentage can make people sick. Fungal infections are passed when you inhale or come into contact with the spores from a fungus. The spores can also land on the skin. Some fungi can reproduce through spores. Fungal infections commonly s...

World's deadliest bugs REVEALED: Bacterial infections kill nearly 8MILLION people a year as experts warn of growing threat of 'superbugs' - which infect 150 Britons every day In the year before Covid stuck, 7.7million fatalities worldwide caused by bacterial infections, such as E coli They can cause skin, blood and lung infections, respectively. Only heart disease killed more people in 2019 Until now, there had only been estimates for prevalence of the infections in certain regions or groups By Emily Craig Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 23:30 GMT, 21 November 2022 | Updated: 08:05 GMT, 22 November 2022 Bacterial infections kill more people than smoking every year, according to analysis that reveals the true scale of the ever-growing superbug crisis. In the year before Covid stuck, 7.7million fatalities worldwide — or one in eight — were caused by bugs such as S. aureus, E. ...

California on Monday reported its first death of a child under 5 due to flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, this season. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United States has seen an unusually early and hard flu season alongside a spike in cases of RSV, which causes a cold-like illness in children. California saw a rise of RSV infections in October, two months earlier than usual, the California Department of Public Health said in a news release. The release did not say where the child lived or where the death occurred, citing patient confidentiality. "Our hearts go out to the family of this young child," CDPH Director Tomás Aragón said in a statement. "This tragic event serves as a stark reminder that respiratory viruses can be deadly, especially in very young children and infants." The department said young children, especially those who were born prematurely or who have underlying conditions, are most vulnerable to severe complications from RSV and...