The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here’s why AP July 18, 2024 Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe. Today, it’s easily treated with antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are seven human cases of plague per year in the U.S., and in February, … Read More from The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here’s why Read Article
The rats of Evanston: Searching for solutions Evanston Round Table July 17, 2024 It was a Saturday morning at the beginning of October. Larry Heaney, a resident of Evanston for almost 30 years, was starting a survey of his neighborhood. Going down the alleyway behind his home, Heaney checked out the trash bins at each residence, and 10 out of the 30 bins had one thing in common: … Read More from The rats of Evanston: Searching for solutions Read Article
Big spike in leptospirosis cases in flooded areas Radio New Zealand July 15, 2024 There has been a big spike in cases of leptospirosis in flooded areas in New Zealand. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection shared in the urine of infected animals, which causes bad flu like symptoms, and two out of three people who contract it are hospitalised. Last year there were 170 cases nationwide, nearly all in … Read More from Big spike in leptospirosis cases in flooded areas Read Article
