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Introduction: Salmonella and E. coli Outbreak In 2026, recent cases of foodborne illness have once again brought to the fore the bacteria called Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E.coli. In particular, the CDC and FDA are investigating several outbreaks of foodborne disease that have occurred in several states associated with alfalfa sprouts, jalapeño peppers, frozen blueberries, … Read more

Introduction: Deadly Fungal Infections Reported in 27 States Coursework Reports on the appearance of deadly fungal infections in the United States have triggered many questions due to this disease being caused by an unpredictable organism that is capable of invading the human body in a particularly insidious manner. In particular, the causative agent of this … Read more

Introduction: Cyclospora Outbreak: A Complete Guide Foodborne illness continues to present a challenge to public health worldwide, with a particular parasite – Cyclospora cayetanensis – taking more and more of the spotlight. Although it’s not as popular as E. coli and Salmonella among the media, Cyclospora has led to a number of outbreaks tied to … Read more

Introduction Legionnaires’ disease is a fatal pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which have adapted to exist in freshwater environments and multiply in artificial systems containing stagnant water. It is an uncommon illness, but can be fatal in older people, smokers, persons with lung disease, and immunocompromised individuals.   In addition, the appropriate antibiotic treatment can reduce … Read more