Meningococcal disease outbreak in Virginia blamed for 5 deaths

CNN  —  Five people have died from complications of a “rare but serious illness” in Virginia following a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease, the Virginia Department of Health announced. Twenty-seven cases of the disease, caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis Continue reading Meningococcal disease outbreak in Virginia blamed for 5 deaths

Syphilis outbreak: Diasease rises 128% among women in Houston since 2019

CNN  —  The Houston Health Department has reported a syphilis outbreak, with an increase of 128% among women in the city, and a ninefold increase in congenital cases in Houston and the surrounding Harris County area since 2019. Health officials Continue reading Syphilis outbreak: Diasease rises 128% among women in Houston since 2019