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Could Hansen’s Disease Become Endemic in Florida?
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Could Hansen’s Disease Become Endemic in Florida?

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:August 14, 2023
  • Post category:Hansen's disease/Leprosy

  Between 2019 and 2020, the number of reported Hansen’s disease (leprosy) cases across the United States fell. However, there have been an uptick of cases since 2020, especially in…

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Two Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Identified in Polk County, FL
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Two Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Identified in Polk County, FL

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:May 17, 2023
  • Post category:Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare condition that can be spread through the bites of infected mosquitos. In a majority of cases, birds are infected with EEE. However, if…

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Meningococcal Disease is Spreading in Florida: Here is How You Can Protect Yourself

Meningococcal Disease is Spreading in Florida: Here is How You Can Protect Yourself

  • Post author:Trudy Horsting
  • Post published:April 28, 2022
  • Post category:Bacterial meningitis

The CDC has published a warning concerning a rare disease called meningococcal disease spreading in Florida. So far in 2022, the number of documented cases has surpassed the five year…

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Bacterial Meningitis Cluster in Florida Prompts Investigation
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Bacterial Meningitis Cluster in Florida Prompts Investigation

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:April 13, 2022
  • Post category:Bacterial meningitis

When news of a bacterial meningitis outbreak spreads, you may hear the phrase "cluster." When referencing a small cluster, it refers to a smaller group of people, often in a…

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Former Hawks President Infected with Necrotizing Fasciitis in Florida
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Former Hawks President Infected with Necrotizing Fasciitis in Florida

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 17, 2021
  • Post category:Necrotizing fasciitis

In the sports world, former Atlanta Hawks president Bob Williams has been known for his tenacity - but according to Newsweek, he may soon be known for something different: contracting…

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You Are Not Alone: Empowering the Advanced Kidney Cancer Community
Finding Light Through Story-The Power of Ambassadorship in the Endometrial Cancer Community
*cancer that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. GEJ= gastroesophageal junction (where the esophagus joins the stomach)
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