Reactive arthritis is a condition that causes redness and swelling (inflammation) in various joints in the body, due to a gastrointestinal infection such as food poisoning or after a urinary infection. The disorder primarily affects the knees, feet, toes, hips,
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Statistics
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term or recurrent disorder of gastrointestinal (GI) functioning that affects 10 to 15 percent of the population. It is characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating or gas, diarrhea, and constipation. If you’ve…
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Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak – Source Still Unknown
The FDA announced today on its “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table that there are two more outbreaks of Salmonella, source still unknown. Here is everything we know about the Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak:
Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak
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Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak
The FDA announced today on its “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table that there are two more outbreaks of Salmonella, source still unknown. Here is everything we know about the Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak:
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Potters Pond Campylobacter Outbreak
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing the immediate closure of the Potters Pond (GA10PP), located in South Kingstown, to all shellfish harvesting. The pond will remain closed until further…
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NetCost Market Deli Listeria Outbreak
The New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of three listeriosis patients with clinical isolates highly related by whole genome sequencing who all reside in Brooklyn. All three patients purchased ready-to-eat food from the deli counter at the…
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El Sombrero Salmonella Outbreak
The McHenry County Department of Health issued a notice of reporting a foodborne illness outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella. The illness has been linked to El Sombrero, 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove. Here is what…
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At Least 8 Sick in La Mex Salmonella Outbreak
This week, the Grundy County Health Department issued a public notice that it is investigating a cluster of individuals with documented Salmonella potentially linked to a Morris, Illinois restaurant. The health agency identified at least eight Salmonella cases in Grundy…
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Statistics
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a serious disease that affects the kidneys and blood clotting system. It usually occurs after a person has had a diarrheal illness caused by a toxin-producing bacterium. Most cases of HUS occur as a rare…
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Cyclospora Statistics
Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Infection is often spread by consuming contaminated food and drinks and commonly imported raw fruit and vegetables such as raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, snow peas, and salad herbs.
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