Bacterial infection
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cucumbers Sickens Dozens Across 19 States: CDC Warns
The current outbreak, linked to recalled cucumbers from SunFed Produce, LLC, has sickened 68 people, with 18 hospitalized across 19 states. 
Florida Sees Spike In Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases After Hurricanes, Health Officials Warn
Florida health officials are warning residents to stay out of floodwaters, as cases of flesh-eating bacteria have surged following hurricanes Helene and Milton. 
Man Dies From Bubonic Plague In New Mexico: Here's What We Know
The case marks the first fatality attributed to bubonic plague in the state since 2020 and the first human case of infection since 2021. 
What Is Vibrio Vulnificus? Rare Bacterial Infection Claims 3 Lives In New York, Connecticut
Health authorities said two patients died in Connecticut and one in New York's Suffolk County this summer after contracting Vibrio vulnificus infection. 
Missouri Man Dies After Eating Raw Oysters From Seafood Stand
The man died shortly after contracting a flesh-eating infection from eating raw oysters. 
Tacoma Woman Officially Arrested After Year-Long Refusal Of TB Treatment
After more than a year, the female patient was officially arrested and ordered to isolate. 
Classes Suspended After Teacher Dies Of Bacterial Meningitis; Authorities Track Exposed Faculty, Students
Health officials have alerted the families of students who were in close contact with the teacher before the latter's passing. 
This Precious Metal Could Help Solve The Problem With Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Researchers may have found the key to fighting bacteria resistant to multiple drugs. 
4-Year-Old's Leg Amputated After Family Believed His Symptoms To Be From The Flu
Bryson underwent surgery to remove a part of his small intestine, colon, and the appendix. 
Study Shows Extent, Danger of TB Exposure: Part I
According to the WHO, 10 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide in 2018.
