In early July officials warned that eating some fresh produce could cause cyclospora infection. Early testing pointed to lettuce, then the FDA revised its earlier finding; investigations and testing are ongoing and officials advise caution.
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Researchers at Rockefeller University found that the brain begins an antiviral response within hours after an infection far from the head. Mouse experiments showed signals from infected tissue activate genes in the brain and that early priming can improve survival.
WHO reports 11 hantavirus cases, including three deaths, connected to the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius that sailed from Argentina to Cape Verde. Some passengers later travelled through South Africa; health authorities say public risk remains low.
A University of California, Riverside study found important gaps in measles knowledge and MMR vaccination among emergency department patients. Researchers reported hesitancy and disparities linked to race, language, insurance and access to primary care.
