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Infectious Disease

Take caution to avoid mosquitoes, recent West Nile cases confirmed

Infectious Disease / By / October 6, 2022

After recent reports of West Nile mosquitoes, residents throughout Texas should take caution to avoid exposure to mosquitoes and reduce risk of infection. Although there are some misconceptions about West Nile, the August 4th release from the Texas Department of State Health Services reported nine total cases of West Nile this year, with three suffering …

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The truth about the measles outbreak and vaccinations

Infectious Disease / By / June 27, 2022

The recent measles outbreak is a stark reminder that diseases we once thought were conquered have the ability to reignite without proper precautions. The Centers for Disease Control and prevention reported 141 cases in 17 states, including Texas, this year through Feb. 13. Most of the cases appear to be linked to people who contracted the …

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Questions and answers — Measles

Infectious Disease / By / June 27, 2022

I thought measles was a mild illness, why the alarm now? Measles is a severe disease, causing high fever and a flu-like illness with inflamed eyes, cough, congestion and a characteristic rash that is more severe than the usual rash that accompanies other viral infections. The infection can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia and …

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