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Q: Zoetis introduced two new vaccines for managing infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) during a 15-month period — Poulvac Maternavac ® 4 and Poulvac ® Procerta™ HVT-IBD. Why the focus on IBDV? KC: IBDV remains a major threat to commercial flocks worldwide. 1 Most US broilers are at risk because they are raised on built-up litter. IBDV destroys the antibody-producing bursa of Fabricius, which can lead to severe immunosuppression, 2 especially in broilers under 3 weeks of age. That's a big concern now that more than 60% of broilers are raised without antibiotics. In addition, the predominant IBDV variants circulating have changed a lot over the years. The original Delaware E variant viruses, for instance, have been largely displaced by the AL2 variant family, which is now predominant. 3 We recognized the need for vaccines that provide better protection against the IBDV challenges of today. Q: Do Poulvac Maternavac 4 and Poulvac Procerta HVT-IBD protect against the new...

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Antibiotic therapy could more precisely target pathogens without provoking resistance and be guided by more useful parameters than minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) if particular areas of research are prioritized, in the view of a work group drawn fromseveral infectious disease associations. In a "Personal View" paper in The Lancet Microbe , work group members propose six priority areas of research which could, they write, "enhance our understanding of antibiotic pharmacology and facilitate more accurate predictions of treatment success..." Representatives from the International Society of Anti-Infective Pharmacology (ISAP), and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), and from the Pharmacology Working Group of the International Societyof Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC) began a discussion on how their organizations could support and further antibiotic pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) research, at the 2019 Europea...

It is perhaps a testament to these anxious, extremely paranoid times that one of the most famous scientists in the country right now is not actually a credible scientist at all. Dr. Judy Mikovits is at the center of the documentary Plandemic,  a melange of pseudoscience and baseless conspiracy theories related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite featuring the widely debunked claims that the COVID-19 death toll has been inflated and that masks spread the novel coronavirus, the 26-minute Plandemic  went massively viral on social media, thanks in no small part to promotion from right-wing conspiracy theorists and mainstream influencers alike. Although Facebook and YouTube removed the video for violating anti-misinformation policies, it continues to be widely shared on various social platforms, even though most of its claims have been thoroughly debunked. Related Anti-Vax Doctor Promotes Conspiracy Theory That ...

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The Black Death was a fatal disease that caused the demise of somewhere between 7 5 and 200 million people throughout Eurasia, having the most lethal impact on Europe. It is said to have been so deadly that it set Europe back 150 years. Although scientists have long known how the disease was transmitted to humans, they now also know where it emerged in the 1300s. Before this discovery, it was still a mystery where the disease started before it reached other parts of the world.  What was the Black Death? The Black Death swept through the world between 1346 and 1353. The disease earned its sinister name because some people infected with the illness experienced the death of body parts, like fingers, which turned black and gangrenous. The bacteria that caused the Black Death most commonly manifested as the bubonic plague, named after the large, swollen lymph nodes all over the victim's body.  Flagellant sect whipping themselves to save them from God's wrat...

A 1619 outbreak of plague in France, rooted largely in Paris, led to the first medical mask. As the disease killed some 80 percent of those it afflicted, French doctor Charles De Lorme invented an early prototype of a hazmat suit, including a cape, boots, hat, and a bizarre, bird-like mask. A cane helped doctors maintain social distance from their patients, and the mask's beak was stuffed with flowers, herbs, and ingredients such as viper flesh powder to purify the incoming "miasma," mysteriously corrupted air thought to cause disease. De Lorme gained fame as plague swept through Western Europe, and the outfit remained in use for more than a century. Medical professionals wore it during 1656 outbreaks in Italy, the 1665 London Plague, and the Great Plague of Marseille in 1720. Even then, masking was controversial, notes Winston Black, a medieval medicine and religion historian at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. "Our earliest evidence of plague masks al...

If you have a cat, you probably already know that a purring companion can make the perfect pet. Low-maintenance, majestic, and often very funny, a feline friend might be just what the doctor ordered if you're in need of some extra love in your life. But experts warn that cuddling your cat—and even just having a litter box in your home—can have some unpleasant consequences. In fact, cats can spread a range of diseases, often while showing no symptoms of infection themselves, warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read on for five of the most common diseases you can catch from your cat, and how to protect yourself from falling ill. RELATED: The Worst Thing You're Touching at Walmart, Infectious Disease Doc Warns. Shutterstock/Kobzev Dmitry Cats can become infected with cat scratch disease through exposure to fleas and ticks, and can pass it on by biting, scratching, or licking you. The CDC estimat...

NewsDesk  @bactiman63 A prairie dog in the Hesperus/Breen area tested positive for Yersinia pestis, which is the bacteria that causes plague on Friday, July 15. Fleas from the prairie dog colony have been collected and sent to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for further testing, though results are not yet available. There is no known human exposure to the prairie dog, its colony or any fleas in the area. Signs will be posted in the area where the positive prairie dog was collected. Plague is caused by bacteria that can be transmitted to humans by the bites of infected fleas or by direct contact with infected animals. Plague is frequently detected in rock squirrels, prairie dogs, wood rats, ground squirrels, chipmunks, mice, voles and rabbits. San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) investigates prairie dog population die-offs for the presence of plague. If an active colony of prairie dogs suddenly disappears, plea...

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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is hosting a community resource event at the St. Vincent's Food Pantry located at 500 E. Fourth Street in Reno on Monday. "We are happy to be able to offer this community resource event to help our clients and community members connect directly with service providers in the areas of medical care, social services, career training, and much more," said Lisa Ross, director of community outreach and engagement for Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada.  "We encourage people to come down to the Food Pantry and get the information they need and have their questions answered directly." On Monday, July 25 from 9 am to 12 pm, Catholic Charities is hosting a Medicaid Event.  This will be a one-stop shop for Medicaid sign-up, advice and assistance.  Service providers include: the Nevada Division of Welfare, A...

News > Local "> BERSHOF Staff Writer Published: 7/19/2022 3:53:12 PM GREENFIELD — After two years in the role, Chair Nancee Bershof has resigned from the Board of Health, effective July 31. "It has been a challenging two years, but I am glad that I've had the opportunity to serve the city of Greenfield and its citizens," Bershof told board members at a recent meeting. "I'm grateful to the mayor to have selected me for this position, and of course to my fellow board members, Alyssa Valbona and Samantha McIver, whose opinions I valued and whose support helped me manage my role better." Valbona received a unanimous vote of support to st...

Rockland County Community Members Can Schedule a Vaccine Here ALBANY, N.Y. (July 21, 2022) – The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Rockland County Department of Health today alerted the public to a case of polio in a Rockland County resident. State and County health officials are advising medical practitioners and healthcare providers to be vigilant for additional cases. As the polio vaccine continues to be included on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) standard child immunization schedule, those already vaccinated are considered to be at lower risk. Notably, the polio vaccine is part of the required school immunization schedule for all children, and therefore school-age children are vaccinated before they start school. However, individuals who are unvaccinated, including those who are pregnant, those who have not completed their polio vaccine series previously, or community members who are concerned they have m...

Show Caption Hide Caption Drug overdose rates in Arizona are peaking due to fentanyl and opioids Fentanyl is fueling the next wave of the opioid crisis. Here's how one clinic in Arizona is trying to reduce the harm. Harrison Hill, USA TODAY [5:26 PM] Ruiz, Romina A federal judge ruled that the three major pharmaceutical companies were not liable, leaving one county without enough resources to fight the opioid epidemic. The verdict denied the county $2.5 billion it sought over 15 years to fund recovery services. Federal judge finds for 3 major drug distributors in opioid lawsuit A federal judge ruled in favor of three major U.S. drug distributors in a landmark lawsuit filed in West Virginia. The verdict denied the county $2.5 billion it sought over 15 years to fund recovery services. Alicia Bo...