Neglected Tropical Diseases

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral infection that causes painful red blisters in the mouth and throat, and on the hands, feet, and diaper area . HFM is contagious and easily spreads to others through contact with unwashed hands, feces (poop), saliva (spit), mucus from the nose, or fluid from the blisters. Kids under age 5 are most at risk for HFM. Besides the blisters, kids often have a fever for a few days and can get dehydrated because it hurts to swallow liquids. There is no vaccine to prevent HFM and the only 'cure' is waiting until it goes away over the course of about a week to ten days. Bonus: It's caused by several types of viruses so they can get it more than once. I mean look at this (vis Shutterstock) and picture it being in every crevice of your body including your mouth:  Shutterstock Images. Apparently each Fall it wreaks absolute havoc on daycares, and if you have a child you understand why this poop/spit/mucus borne illness THRI...

By NewsDesk   @bactiman63  Eleven outbreaks of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) were registered by the Municipality of Campinas, São Paulo State this month, in early childhood education schools both in public and private. Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Image/shawn c According to the Administration, the outbreak is a recording of two or more cases of the disease. The syndrome is an infection caused by the Coxsackie virus and affects children, especially those under five years of age. The infectologist and coordinator of Epidemiological Surveillance (Devisa), Valéria Almeida, said cases of the disease are common and that outbreaks are occurring because of the children's return to schools after months at home and without contact with the rest of the school community. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube HFMD is typically a benign and self-limiting disease. Most common in young children, it presents as fever, or...

(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they've tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don't have symptoms -- and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days. The CDC also shortened the recommended time for people to quarantine if they are exposed to the virus to a similar five days if they are vaccinated. People who are fully vaccinated and boosted may not need to quarantine at all, the CDC said. "Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to five days, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask when around others," the CDC said in a statement. People whose symptoms are getting better may also leave their homes after five days so long as their symptoms are improving, the CDC said. People who have a fever sho...

Enlarge this image André Lee (left), administrator and cofounder of Heart and Soul Hospice, stands with Keisha Mason, director of nursing, in front of their office building in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 20, 2021. Erica Calhoun for NPR Erica Calhoun for NPR This time, it didn't take much convincing for Mary Murphy to embrace home hospice. When her mother was dying from Alzheimer's disease in 2020, she'd been reluctant until she saw what a help it was. And so when her husband, Willie, neared the end of his life she embraced hospice again. The Murphys' house in a leafy Nash...

In most cases a sore throat is viral and therefore does not need antibiotics. Usually, a sore throat caused by a virus is accompanied by other symptoms such as a cold, conjunctivitis, hoarseness or diarrhoea. If there are plaques in the throat, the child should not be given antibiotics without first having a strep throat swab. Streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis is the only one that requires treatment with antibiotics. The antibiotic is always Amoxicillin. Causes of sore throat Sore throat is one of the most common symptoms in children and adults when there is an upper respiratory tract infection. In the majority of cases, sore throat has a viral origin and therefore does not require antibiotics. In only 3 out of 10 children is a sore throat caused by group A streptococcus. CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS IN NETWOK: VISIT THE MEDICHILD BOOTH AT EMERGENCY EXPO What are the symptoms of a sore throat The typical pain of a sore throat is a sign of inflammation that ...

It's believed no other dogs at Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) have contracted the bacterial infection that recently proved fatal to two mixed breeds named Riley and Bailey, said Jared Webley, Spokane County communications manager. SCRAPS closed to the public Friday. Webley said he anticipates the agency will remain shuttered for around two weeks after the two asymptomatic dogs unexpectedly died. WSU test results for the dogs indicated the presence of streptococcus zooepidemicus, commonly referred to as "strep zoo," Webley said. A SCRAPS news release Friday said the agency is following recommended shelter medicine protocols and best practices informed by veterinary infectious disease experts specialized in shelter medicine at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. SCRAPS has taken preventive, antibiotic treatment for every dog in its care and is in the process of contacting guardians of dogs who have recently ...

Suzanne Moloney, the founder of HidraWear , first experienced the painful symptoms of Hidradenitis suppurativa as a young teen. At the time was a Suzanne a typical teenager who loved sports and running. She kept quiet about what was happening – she was embarrassed, as any 13-year-old would be. By her mid-teens, the lumps were bigger and harder to manage. Suzanne finally mustered up the courage to speak to a GP when they became infected. Getting help Suzanne was prescribed antibiotics every time new lumps flared up, which helped but didn't stop the painful growths coming back. This cycle continued for years as more lumps appeared under her arms and at the tops of her legs. At age 20, Suzanne was admitted to the hospital emergency unit with suspected cellulitis, a potentially serious ba...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral infection that causes painful red blisters in the mouth and throat, and on the hands, feet, and diaper area . HFM is contagious and easily spreads to others through contact with unwashed hands, feces (poop), saliva (spit), mucus from the nose, or fluid from the blisters. Kids under age 5 are most at risk for HFM. Besides the blisters, kids often have a fever for a few days and can get dehydrated because it hurts to swallow liquids. There is no vaccine to prevent HFM and the only 'cure' is waiting until it goes away over the course of about a week to ten days. Bonus: It's caused by several types of viruses so they can get it more than once. I mean look at this (vis Shutterstock) and picture it being in every crevice of your body including your mouth:  Shutterstock Images. Apparently each Fall it wreaks absolute havoc on daycares, and if you have a child you understand why this poop/spit/mucus borne illness THRI...

Actinomycosis generally results from bacteria entering an open wound. (Picture Credit: LuckyBusiness/Getty Images) Actinomycosis in dogs is an infectious bacterial disease that is often contracted when bacteria enters the dog's body via an open wound. The disease can spread at a slow pace and ultimately end up producing a range of different outcomes, including meningitis. Large dogs who spend a lot of time outdoors are generally the most likely to develop this condition. If you see signs that your dog might be suffering from a bacterial disease, then you must consult your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and course of treatment. Here's what you should know about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of actinomycosis in dogs. Symptoms Of Actinomycosis In Dogs Actinomycosis in dogs can result in a very wide range of symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms include: Fever Visible infections around the face and neck Inflamed bones Issues with walking steadily Swollen skin Cau...

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently delivered more bad news to patients already affected by a major recall concerning particular Philips Respironics sleep apnea treatment devices, specifically CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiPAP (bi-level positive airway pressure) machines and ventilators.   The machines were recalled due to a polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam component found to be toxic enough to cause cancer and other serious illness if inhaled or ingested by users. Philips began sending out repaired/replaced machines to hundreds of thousands of customers. Then the FDA discovered during an inspection that the silicone-based replacement foam might also be dangerous. The agency's latest statement says they're awaiting further safety testing by the manufacturer.  "At this time, the agency does not have sufficient information to conclude whether the silicone-based foam being used in the repaired devices pos...

(CNN) Dayana Vera de Aponte had locked in her holiday plans after nearly two years of uncertainty fueled by the coronavirus pandemic, but then the unexpected happened: She lost her job because of an unprecedented US government backlog. Vera de Aponte, a registered behavior technician for special needs children in Florida, had to walk away from her job this month when her work permit that allows her to legally work in the United States lapsed. Her family has since adjusted their holiday plans, including no longer flying in her husband's mother, over financial concerns. "I had to talk to my daughter about the situation. ... It's not in my hands. It's frustrating, and how do I explain that to her? I can't buy her Christmas gifts because I'm afraid to spend money," Vera de Aponte, who's seeking political asylum in the US, told CNN in Spanish. Vera de Aponte is one of thousands of immigrants who have lost their jobs -- or are on the cusp of losing them -- ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral infection that causes painful red blisters in the mouth and throat, and on the hands, feet, and diaper area . HFM is contagious and easily spreads to others through contact with unwashed hands, feces (poop), saliva (spit), mucus from the nose, or fluid from the blisters. Kids under age 5 are most at risk for HFM. Besides the blisters, kids often have a fever for a few days and can get dehydrated because it hurts to swallow liquids. There is no vaccine to prevent HFM and the only 'cure' is waiting until it goes away over the course of about a week to ten days. Bonus: It's caused by several types of viruses so they can get it more than once. I mean look at this (vis Shutterstock) and picture it being in every crevice of your body including your mouth:  Shutterstock Images. Apparently each Fall it wreaks absolute havoc on daycares, and if you have a child you understand why this poop/spit/mucus borne illness THRI...