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Fungus Behind Disease Decimating Bat Populations

October 28, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

Wednesday, Oct. 26 2011, Nature published a study providing the first direct evidence between the fungus Geomyces destructans and white-nose syndrome (WNS). The study was

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Cause of Australia’s Mysterious Horse Deaths Found

October 14, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

The sudden deaths of five horses on 5 Oct. 2011 put Australian horse owners on high alert. Since June of this year, 22 horses have

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Madagascar sees surge in leprosy cases

October 7, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

    One hundred and thirty countries submitted reports of leprosy to the World Health Organization (WHO) at start of 2011, with 228,474 new cases

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September 28 2011: World Rabies Day

September 26, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

Each year on Sept. 28 events are held worldwide to raise awareness about the impact of rabies in both humans and animals. Despite rabies being

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Cholera Outbreak Likely to Worsen in Lake Chad Basin

September 23, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

For the past year Chad has been fighting an outbreak of cholera. The country has recorded 12,713 cases and 364 deaths due to cholera this

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Tourist Deaths in Chiang Mai Likely Due to Pesticide Exposure

August 18, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

In March 2011, HealthMap reported on several undiagnosed deaths of tourists in Chiang Mai, Thailand. On May 13th we reported that Thai officials continued to

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Drought Brings Famine and Disease to Horn of Africa

August 11, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

As the Horn of Africa – including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Djibouti – faces its worst drought in over 50 years, thousands of Somali refugees

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“Unusual Cluster” of Deadly Meningitis in New Zealand

August 4, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

Health care professionals on New Zealand’s South Island have been told to be extra vigilant after 4 cases of a rare and aggressive type of

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“Unusual Cluster” of Deadly Meningitis in New Zealand

August 4, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

Health care professionals on New Zealand’s South Island have been told to be extra vigilant after 4 cases of a rare and aggressive type of

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Hendra Virus Confirmed in Queensland Dog

July 26, 2011January 25, 2023 Amy L. Sonricker Hansen

The Australian Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed the first case of Hendra virus in a dog. Hendra virus has only been found naturally within the flying fox

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