Ebola Deaths Surpass 500

Ebola Deaths Surpass 500

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have grown to 1,561 while deaths have surged to 506. The virus is still spreading as new treatment trials begin. DR Congo Begins Ebola Treatment Trial This is the largest ever Ebola outbreak, and it has yet to reach its...
DR Congo Begins Ebola Treatment Trial

DR Congo Begins Ebola Treatment Trial

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying. With over 1,400 cases and 438 deaths tainting the morale of health workers, there is a small piece of good news. A treatment trial has begun. The DR Congo has officially started a trial of...
A Parasite That Induces Diarrhea is Spreading In The US

A Parasite That Induces Diarrhea is Spreading In The US

United States health authorities are struggling to identify the source of a foodborne illness that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. At least 145 people across 17 states have tested positive for the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. “Local, state, and federal...
Marburg Outbreak In Uganda Threatens Ebola Containment

Marburg Outbreak In Uganda Threatens Ebola Containment

A single case of Marburg virus is threatening to derail the current efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The bulk of Ebola is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo; however, with the introduction of another hemorrhagic disease, complications are...