Science news articles about 'outbreak'Pine beetle outbreaks turn forests into carbon source
An outbreak of mountain pine beetles in British Columbia is doing more than destroying millions of trees: By 2020, the beetles will have done so much damage that the forest is expected to release more ... Public health officials concerned over upswing in measles outbreaks
... report its highest incidence of measles cases since 2001, exacerbated by a rise in outbreaks worldwide and by clusters of people who are opting out of the vaccine because of religious beliefs or fears ... WHO fears Myanmar disease outbreaks in wake of cyclone
Disease outbreaks spread by mosquitoes, dirty water and poor sanitation were among the World Health Organization's biggest concerns after a devastating cyclone hit Myanmar, home to one of the world's ... Screw worm outbreak in Yemen
... flesh, and can kill the animal if it´s not treated in time.
The outbreak hit the country´s coast late last ... Central America and in Libya.
"Libya in 1988 had an outbreak of new-world screw worm flies ... New disease outbreaks in China; 12K children infected
(AP) -- New outbreaks reported Tuesday in three Chinese provinces and Beijing put the number of children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease above 12,000 and the death toll has risen to at ... Death toll in China disease outbreak hits 34: state media
The number of Chinese children confirmed dead from hand, foot and mouth disease has risen to 34 with nearly 25,000 people infected but the outbreak's spread may be slowing, state media said on Friday.All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak
(AP) -- South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city.CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
(AP) -- A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday.Tomatoes Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
An outbreak of salmonella food poisoning first linked to uncooked tomatoes has now been reported in nine states.British bird flu outbreak 'highly pathogenic': officials
An outbreak of the H7 strain of bird flu at a farm in central England is "highly pathogenic," officials said Wednesday.Tomato outbreak is reminder to follow food safety tips
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes serves as a reminder to take extra care with summer fruits and vegetables. At least 23 people have been hospitalized as the government investigates the ... Study: Quick responses to influenza outbreaks reduces illness and death
... streamlined, with rapid testing and efficient communication of results from the laboratory to the staff.
The outbreaks the researchers studied occurred between 2001-2004, at which time amantadine was ... Hong Kong culls all live poultry in markets after bird flu outbreak
Hong Kong said Wednesday it would slaughter all live poultry in markets and shops around the city following a fresh outbreak of bird flu.More disease outbreaks in Europe with climate change: experts
Europe could face an increase in outbreaks of diseases carried by insects and rodents as the climate on the continent becomes hotter and wetter, EU health experts said Friday.Report compares costs of animal disease outbreak
... high-security laboratory - an event it considered highly unlikely - would be more devastating to the U.S. economy than an outbreak from the isolated island lab where such research is now conducted....
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Pine beetle outbreaks turn forests into carbon source
An outbreak of mountain pine beetles in British Columbia is doing more than destroying millions of trees: By 2020, the beetles will have done so much damage that the forest is expected to release more ...Public health officials concerned over upswing in measles outbreaks
... report its highest incidence of measles cases since 2001, exacerbated by a rise in outbreaks worldwide and by clusters of people who are opting out of the vaccine because of religious beliefs or fears ...WHO fears Myanmar disease outbreaks in wake of cyclone
Disease outbreaks spread by mosquitoes, dirty water and poor sanitation were among the World Health Organization's biggest concerns after a devastating cyclone hit Myanmar, home to one of the world's ...Screw worm outbreak in Yemen
... flesh, and can kill the animal if it´s not treated in time. The outbreak hit the country´s coast late last ... Central America and in Libya. "Libya in 1988 had an outbreak of new-world screw worm flies ...New disease outbreaks in China; 12K children infected
(AP) -- New outbreaks reported Tuesday in three Chinese provinces and Beijing put the number of children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease above 12,000 and the death toll has risen to at ...Death toll in China disease outbreak hits 34: state media
The number of Chinese children confirmed dead from hand, foot and mouth disease has risen to 34 with nearly 25,000 people infected but the outbreak's spread may be slowing, state media said on Friday.All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak
(AP) -- South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city.CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
(AP) -- A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday.Tomatoes Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
An outbreak of salmonella food poisoning first linked to uncooked tomatoes has now been reported in nine states.British bird flu outbreak 'highly pathogenic': officials
An outbreak of the H7 strain of bird flu at a farm in central England is "highly pathogenic," officials said Wednesday.Tomato outbreak is reminder to follow food safety tips
A salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes serves as a reminder to take extra care with summer fruits and vegetables. At least 23 people have been hospitalized as the government investigates the ...Study: Quick responses to influenza outbreaks reduces illness and death
... streamlined, with rapid testing and efficient communication of results from the laboratory to the staff. The outbreaks the researchers studied occurred between 2001-2004, at which time amantadine was ...Hong Kong culls all live poultry in markets after bird flu outbreak
Hong Kong said Wednesday it would slaughter all live poultry in markets and shops around the city following a fresh outbreak of bird flu.More disease outbreaks in Europe with climate change: experts
Europe could face an increase in outbreaks of diseases carried by insects and rodents as the climate on the continent becomes hotter and wetter, EU health experts said Friday.Report compares costs of animal disease outbreak
... high-security laboratory - an event it considered highly unlikely - would be more devastating to the U.S. economy than an outbreak from the isolated island lab where such research is now conducted....