Gastrointestinal Diseases from Animals

So many illnesses are going around right now. As a parent, sometimes it’s hard to know what is what when it comes to our children’s health.Norton Healthcare's Lynne Choate broke down the difference between the flu and the stomach bug:Symptoms of the flu includeFeverCoughRunny or stuffy noseBody achesHeadacheChillsFatigueSometimes diarrhea and vomitingSymptoms of the stomach bug/Nororvirus include:DiarrheaVomitingNauseaStomach acheSometimes a fever, headache and body aches"Many people use the term 'flu' to refer to a wide range of illnesses," nurse practitioner Rachel Alexander told Choate. "With influenza, we tend to have more upper respiratory symptoms, but can have stomach issues as well making us feel very ill."Flu symptoms can be treated with antiviral medication, which is most effective when taken in the first 24 to 48 hours after symptoms begin.Immediate medical attention may be needed if a child’s flu symptoms get worse, Choate said.As for a gastr...

Novi —  A gastrointestinal virus has one of Oakland County’s toniest retirement communities on a near-lockdown with 129 residents and 33 staff stricken. Fox Run is known for its fitness center, pool, beauty salon, restaurants, cafeteria, pub and the like, all of which have been closed for weeks as management tries to stifle the spread of the ailment a the community of 1,300 residents. Symptoms of the illness, according to communiqués to residents from managers, include a possible low-grade fever and “the sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and some stomach cramping.” The first case was reported Nov. 12, according to Fox Run. Buy Photo The community of Fox Run in Novi.   (Photo: Bryan Mitchell / Special to The Detroit News) Effects of the lockdown, according to residents, include boredom, frustration and significantly less pleasant mealtimes.  There has been one hospitalization, according to the Oakland County Health Division, but 129 residents...

EAST LANSING (WWJ) - A virus is hitting Michigan State University's East Lansing campus. In a memo to staff and students on Thursday, the university says a number of cases of people having nausea, vomiting and diarrhea have been reported recently.  The notice says the virus is not related to food, and runs its course in one to three days without medical attention. It's unclear how many cases are linked to the campus community. The Ingham County Health Department is monitoring the situation. Students with gastrointestinal symptoms can contact the Olin Health Center at 517-353-4660. https://ift.tt/38frQzM

About 170 people have become sick with a gastrointestinal illness after spending time recently in Yosemite Valley, according to Yosemite National Park. As of Thursday, there have been two confirmed cases of norovirus. The overwhelming majority of sickened patients exhibit symptoms are consistent with the illness, according to the Park. The unpleasant sickness has afflicted employees and visitors at the park. Most cases appeared in early January, Yosemite officials said.  The National Park Service Office of Public Health is continuing to investigate the outbreak, alongside Yosemite National Park Officials.  Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It spreads quickly, through contact with an infected individual, touching an infected item or eating or drinking infected food or liquids. Yosemite recommends visitors frequently wash their hands with soap and water, and av...

Washington : Roughly half of the world’s population carry in their stomach the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori), known to be the most significant risk factor for ulcers, MALT lymphoma and adenocarcinoma. A research team has now revealed a new mechanism that controls the causes of infection due to H. Pylori that triggers the development of stomach diseases. It is hoped that these findings will lead in time to new therapies. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications. A team of national and international scientists led by Prof. Dr. Steffen Backert from the Chair of Microbiology at FAU has investigated how the bacteria manipulate the host’s immune system in order to ensure their long-term survival in the stomach. Chronic inflammation is the most common cause of stomach illnesses such as these. The researchers have identified a ‘molecular switch’ which uses a previously unknown mechanism to regulate the inflammation reaction in the stomach. The interaction be...

“That terrible disease we saw in 2009, it’s still here. It circulates every year and still has the same complications and severe disease, and we have certainly seen that this season,” said Suttorp. U of L receives $400K in donations to support scientific breakthroughs Jan 10, 2020 Lethbridge's real estate sector saw modest growth in 2019, likely to continue in 2020 Jan 09, 2020 Collaboration & reporting crime leading to drug houses being shut down in Lethbridge Jan 08, 2020 Although she recommends getting the flu vaccine, she explained that it doesn’t make you completely immune to becoming sick. The vaccine will serve as more of a protective shield and can lessen your chances of getting infected. She added that the reason the flu vaccine is offered every year is because strains can change over time. She said anybody who is six months or older has access to a free flu shot (it’s not licensed for anyone under six months of age) and illness and comp...

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 11 (ANI): The helicobacter pylori (H Pylori) bacteria, which is found in the stomachs of nearly half of the world's population, is known to be a major cause for ulcers, MALT lymphoma and adenocarcinoma . A new mechanism that controls the causes of infection due to H Pylori that triggers the development of stomach diseases has been revealed by researchers in an FAU study. It is hoped that these findings will lead in time to new therapies. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications. A team of national and international scientists led by Prof Dr Steffen Backert from the Chair of Microbiology at FAU has investigated how the bacteria manipulate the host's immune system in order to ensure their long-term survival in the stomach. Chronic inflammation is the most common cause of stomach illnesses such as these. The researchers have identified a 'molecular switch' which uses a previously unknown mechanism to regulate the inflamm...