Chikungunya :: Fever in Kerala, India is chikungunya
Indian medical experts conducted tests on the blood samples collected from patients suffering from fever in Kerala, India have confirmed that they were inflicted with chikungunya.
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Influenza :: Child death not caused by influenza, Australia
The West Australian Department of Health has confirmed that a 2? – year-old Gosnells child who died on 18Jul did not have influenza A or meningococcal disease.
West Nile Virus :: Third human case of West Nile virus identified in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the third human West Nile virus case in Illinois for 2007. A Madison County man in his 60s, who reportedly traveled within Illinois and other states during his incubation period, has West Nile neuroinvasive disease.
Health :: New International Health Regulations Enter Into Force in the United States
US HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced that the revised International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) enter into force for the United States. The updated rules are designed to prevent and protect against the international spread of diseases while minimizing interference with world travel and trade.
Mosquito :: Disease-free mosquito bred to disease-carrier can have all disease-free progeny
A decade ago, scientists announced the ability to introduce foreign genes into the mosquito genome. A year ago, scientists announced the successful use of an artificial gene that prevented a virus from replicating within mosquitoes.
Salmonella :: Sesame seeds may contain salmonella, Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Johnvince Foods are warning the public not to consume certain sesame seeds described below because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Viral Fever :: Kerala reels under impact of viral fever, India
Many parts of Kerala are reeling under the impact of viral fever, including chikungunya, with the problem spreading to new areas where patients are pouring into hospitals to seek treatment.
Salmonella :: Update on Tainted Veggie Booty Snack Food with Salmonella
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that a strain of Salmonella Wandsworth bacteria found in Veggie Booty snack food is responsible for the disease outbreak that occurred between March and June 2007.
Salmonella :: Certain sesame seeds sold at specific retail outlets may contain salmonella bacteria
The public warning issued on June 28, 2007 has been expanded to include additional products and distribution information.
West Nile Virus :: Kansas announces first West Nile Virus case of 2007, US
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the first reported case of West Nile Virus of 2007. The patient is an adult from North Central Kansas.