Infection
Valley Fever on the Rise, Officials Warn
Annually, about 200 people are killed by the condition, whose symptoms overlap with that of the flu.
'Flesh-eating' Bacteria Kills Texas Man
The bacteria likely entered the individual's body through open wounds.
Contaminated Frozen Pomegranate Kills Woman
Health officials said this was a “rare and tragic case.”
Pre-school Closes After Child Diagnosed With Typhoid
Typhoid is most commonly spread via contaminated food and water.
‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Made Hundreds Sick, CDC Says
Officials at the CDC said they weren’t expecting to find this many cases.
Woman Has Legs, Arm Amputated Due to Sepsis
“I do not trust doctors and I am very skeptical about all medical appointments and diagnoses.”
Scratch From Dog Causes Woman To Have Hip Replacement
Science has documented just two other cases of this bacteria infecting humans—and none quite like this.
This Athlete's Foot Fungus May Be Cloning Itself
New research found that the fungus shows signs of asexual reproduction.
Worms Removed From Woman's Eye in First Ever Human Case
The 26-year-old is thought to have contracted the infection after horse-riding or fishing.
Norovirus Hits Pyeongchang Olympic Staff
More than 100 staff members at the Games have been diagnosed with norovirus, a very nasty and very contagious infection.
Couple Get Horrifying Case of Hookworm After Beach Walk
About 650 Canadians requested permission to get a medication to treat hookworm from the Canadian health regulator in 2015. Like this couple, some were denied.
The Whooping Cough Caused a Woman to Break a Rib
She was originally diagnosed with a common viral infection.
Bride-to-Be Blames Pedicure for Severe Toe Infection
Pedicures shouldn't be painful (or dangerous).