Categoria: infection

83-year-old man married 50 years nearly stumps doctors with surprise STI

novembro 5, 2025 n Beth Molen

Man said he was in a monogamous 50-year marriage, but doctors aren’t so sure now.

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“Screwworm is dangerously close”: Flesh-eating parasites just 70 miles from US

setembro 24, 2025 n Beth Molen

The detection was along a heavily trafficked commercial thoroughfare, USDA says.

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Horrifying screwworm infection confirmed in US traveler after overseas trip

agosto 25, 2025 n Beth Molen

It’s not a first—there was a case last year—but it’s still disturbing.

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Worm invades man’s eyeball, leading doctors to suck out his eye jelly

agosto 13, 2025 n Beth Molen

These parasites are usually found in the skin, but they can invade anything.

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Man’s heart stopped after common bacterium caused ultra-rare infection

julho 11, 2025 n Beth Molen

The bacterium is widespread in the environment, but only rarely causes disease.

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Man’s health crashes after getting donated kidney—it was riddled with worms

junho 20, 2025 n Beth Molen

Rare cases like this have led to changes in organ screening protocols.

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