Infections
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Kenya has been on heightened alert, as a major Ebola outbreak centered in Congo has spread across borders in the region.
Employee of Russian plague institute dies of suspected pneumonic infection, Trump offers help
Nine-year-old dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Kinneret
Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ
Masks did not reduce risk of COVID infection after first Omicron wave, UK research shows
"Our research shows that there were changes in some risk factors around the time that the Omicron BA.2 variant became dominant,” said Prof. Paul Hunter of Norwich Medical School.
Fusarim: The dangerous fungus in Gaza that killed an IDF soldier
An IDF soldier wounded in Gaza died due to a fungal infection from Fusarim. What is the Fusarium fungus, how is it transmitted, and what is the treatment?
'Don't panic': Gaza fungal infections not an epidemic, Israeli expert says
Sanitary conditions in Gaza lead to concern about disease, but Israeli health experts clarified that the fungal infection does not represent an epidemic. Health authorities will meet to assess.
Experts reveal proper bathroom hygiene to avoid infections
Learn the correct use of toilet paper and wiping techniques to prevent infections.
14 Patients infected in outbreak of resistant bacteria at Rambam Hospital
Rambam Hospital reports outbreak of resistant acinetobacter bacteria in internal wing due to elderly patient from city's old people's home.
Outbreak of bacteria infects 14 at The Rambam Medical Center
Report of an outbreak of a resistant Acinetobacter type of bacteria at The Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.
