Deadly Diseases Migrate With Global Warming
Climate change is exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases, according to new research. Warming temperatures are causing organisms to migrate, and European countries are seeing outbreaks of tropical diseases. Researchers also warn that not enough is being done to monitor the spread of big killers such as malaria in Africa.
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/090506HB.shtml
Fears of "Extreme" TB Strain
Health experts are to hold an emergency meeting in Johannesburg this week, following the discovery of a deadly new strain of tuberculosis. The strain - known as extreme drug-resistant TB - has horrified World Health Organization doctors. In one outbreak in South Africa, 52 of 53 patients died within weeks of becoming infected.
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/090506HA.shtml
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/090506HB.shtml
Fears of "Extreme" TB Strain
Health experts are to hold an emergency meeting in Johannesburg this week, following the discovery of a deadly new strain of tuberculosis. The strain - known as extreme drug-resistant TB - has horrified World Health Organization doctors. In one outbreak in South Africa, 52 of 53 patients died within weeks of becoming infected.
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/090506HA.shtml
rudkla - 6. Sep, 12:00
