Disease du jour
Salmonella - Tomatoes (June 10, 2008)
People should take precautions about eating specific types of tomatoes until more is learned about the salmonella outbreak concentrated in the southwest United States. At this time, the salmonella infections appear to be associated with raw tomatoes of the red round, red plum and Roma varieties.
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is transmitted to people, birds and other animals by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Pandemic Influenza
Pandemic influenza occurs when a new or modified influenza A virus is introduced into the human population and causes widespread illness on a global scale. Public health officials recognize the potential threat of an influenza pandemic and are taking measures to prepare for such an event.
Seasonal Influenza
Seasonal influenza occurs every year. Typically, the season starts in October and goes through April, with some cases occurring before and after. Although most people believe the threat of contracting influenza is October through December, most cases occur in February. Therefore, it is important to be immunized against influenza even if it is later in the season.
MRSA
Updated June 30, 2008Recent media coverage has increased public interest in community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). MRSA (mer-suh) can cause skin and soft tissue infections, which left undiagnosed and untreated, may lead to serious illness. Media have described MRSA as a “Super Bug”. However, MRSA is not a new condition and MRSA infections are treatable.
