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Public Health - Disease - Consumer Health
This week, it was announced that a 32 year old Californian man was diagnosed with the first case of the West Nile Virus. It is not entirely known where or how he contracted the virus, but he is out of the hospital and recovering now. While in the hospital, he suffered from a high fever and persistent headaches. The gentleman went an entire month with these symptoms prior to finally going to the doctor to have them examine him.
It is advised that anyone that has these symptoms for the same amount of time as he had, that they need to go to the doctor as soon as possible. Thanks to the proper treatments and rehabilitation, the man was released from the hospital on Monday, September 17. He seems to be in good spirits, and is looking forward to his full recovery.
Healthcare Industry Today
Public Health - Disease
As if last year’s spinach scare of E. Coli was not enough, Dole has recalled their mixed salad bags due to a possible E. Coli outbreak. To date, there are nine states that have been notified of the possible outbreak. The origins of the E. Coli outbreak was said to have started in Canada. As of Monday, September 17, there was a voluntary recall for the Dole Hearts Delight salad mix.
Dole, who was under much scrutiny for its spinach recall last year, is taking all of the precautionary steps as needed for this sudden outbreak. The Hearts Delight salad mix has an expatriation date of September 19, 2007. Anyone who has this salad bag mix in their refrigerators are encouraged to throw out the salad, and contact a medical physician immediately should any symptoms of the E. Coli bacteria should be prevalent.
Disease
The latest flu outbreak in Guangzhou, China has proven to be quite stressful and taxing for those that live in the community. In an attempt to control the bird flu from spreading, there is a planned execution of 10,000 domestic birds, thanks to their local government. Tests that were processed on other birds thought to carry the bird flu came back as positive. The Chinese government is not taking any chances, and will move forward with their actions.
The reason for the elimination of so many birds is due to the fact that the way that the bird flu virus is contract is via bird and human contact. Chinese officials have urged their citizens to not touch birds, domestic or wild, and to make sure that they are taking all of the precautionary steps as needed. The officials in Guangzhou hope that the execution will put some sort of a stop on the spreading of the deadly disease.
