Milan area: 56 Legionnaire’s disease cases and 4 deaths

56 cases of Legionella infection have been recorded in the southern region of Milan, mainly in the areas of Corsico and Buccinasco. Of these...

Dengue fever in Fano: flu patients should get checked

A total of 20 cases of dengue have been identified in Fano at present. Nevertheless, public health authorities recommend that individuals presenting with influenza-like...

Vaccinating children against pneumococcal diseases is a key public health priority

The introduction of pneumococcal vaccines in pediatric care has significantly reduced antibiotic use and contributed to the fight against antibiotic resistance (ABR), a growing...

Tick-borne Wetland virus discovered

A novel virus, designated Wetland (Welv), has been identified in China. It is transmitted by ticks and causes neurological damage. The virus was detected...

Can avian influenza be passed between humans?

The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Missouri (USA) indicates that further investigation is required to ascertain whether...

Elga Marvelli