Tag: Contagious diseases
Hepatitis Outbreak in Lanarkshire: Warning of Life-Threatening Infection
A health warning has been issued to residents of Lanarkshire due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A. The disease, which can be life-threatening, has seen a rise in reported cases in the Cumbernauld area....
Identifying Potential Pandemic Pathogens: Warning from Scientists
Scientists have identified more than 30 different pathogens that they fear could cause the next big pandemic in humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently updated its list of 'priority pathogens' to include influenza...