Insurance cover for those infected with HIV Aug 14, 2008
For example, to serve lower income PLHIV, we reduced the premium by 40 per cent and have included coverage of hospitalisation expenses, excluding tuberculosis and gastroenteritis, before the AIDS stage, said V Jagannathan, managing director, Star Insurance. Copyright 2008 HT Media Ltd. All rights reserved. (MSN India)
Report: Ohio beaches rank 2nd in bacteria levels Jul 30, 2008
Exposure to the bacteria E. coli can lead to gastroenteritis, dysentery, hepatitis and other illnesses. The environmental groups attribute the bacteria levels to outdated and overwhelmed sewage and water treatment systems. (WKRC.com, OH)
Report tracks pollution at U.S. beaches Jul 30, 2008
Human and animal fecal matter were to blame for much of the pollution, the council said in its annual report, leaving many beachgoers vulnerable to illnesses including gastroenteritis, dysentery and hepatitis ... The conservation council said that national "beach water quality standards are more than 20 years old and rely on outdated science and monitoring methods that leave beachgoers vulnerable to a range of waterborne illnesses including gastroenteritis, dysentery, hepatitis, respiratory... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Erie beach quality worsens Jul 30, 2008
The most common health problems related to pathogen exposure in recreational waters are respiratory illness; ear, nose and throat infections; gastroenteritis; dysentery; and hepatitis. The NRDC also urged Congress to pass pending Beach Protection Act legislation that would provide money for water sampling and require use of faster testing methods that provide more timely information to beach users about whether the water is safe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Golovin withdraws from Montreal event Jul 24, 2008
" Meanwhile, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario had to cancel her plans to travel to Montreal for the Rogers Cup Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The two-time singles champion is suffering from acute gastroenteritis. She will remain in Barcelona, Spain, to receive treatment. Recommend this article? 0 votes Search the News Search News Stock Join the conversation This conversation is semi moderated Top Stories by Section : : : : : 00000E32 : : Most Popular Rank Headline 1. 12:48 AM 2. 23/07/08 10:11 PM 3.... (Globe and Mail)
Contagion risk of huddled masses Jul 21, 2008
The news that about 120 pilgrims were struck down by highly contagious strains of influenza and gastroenteritis said to be sweeping World Youth Day accommodation sites is disturbing evidence of how infections travel across time and space, and how this type of event increases the risk of exposure to common illnesses ... Significantly, however, bringing hundreds of thousands of people together from diverse backgrounds, placing them in crowded accommodation with shared eating, washing and toilet... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
One dead, home still in lockdown Jul 20, 2008
A BENOWA nursing home resident hospitalised with gastroenteritis symptoms has died while a Tweed aged care facility has restricted public access after a suspected outbreak of the illness ... There were also 25 staff affected by the viral gastroenteritis, which tests have confirmed was caused by norovirus, but the first to fall ill had recovered ... Meantime, a Tweed aged care facility has restricted access to members of the public after some residents began to show symptoms of gastroenteritis... (Gold Coast News)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Jul 20, 2008
Onset of symptoms seems to follow a bout of gastroenteritis (a gut infection which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting). So, perhaps a virus or other germ may 'sensitise' or 'trigger' the gut in some way to cause persisting symptoms of IBS.. (Suite101.com)
Flu plagues Pope's pilgrims Jul 19, 2008
The number of pilgrims with gastroenteritis is diminishing though, with 23 pilgrims from St Therese's Primary School at Denistone the only ones infected. There is one pilgrim from the Sydney Olympic Park site at Homebush with suspected chicken pox who has since been isolated. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Illness and injury claim more pilgrims Jul 18, 2008
More pilgrims have fallen ill with influenza and gastroenteritis, and almost 250 have received emergency treatment for injuries suffered at WYD event sites ... A further 23 pilgrims staying at St Therese's Primary School at Denistone, in Sydney's north, were suffering viral gastroenteritis. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Weighing the consequences Jul 18, 2008
Illness caused by ingestion of these microorganisms can result in gastroenteritis, fever and kidney failure. We live in Mandan and are cheered by the recent efforts of our city to clean up the diesel fuel under the city, remediate the downtown district and create a renaissance zone. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Virus kills elderly woman on Gold Coast Jul 18, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. July 18, 2008 - 1:31PM. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Flu, gastro outbreaks lay visitors low Jul 18, 2008
MORE than 110 pilgrims have been struck down with highly contagious strains of influenza and gastroenteritis sweeping across World Youth Day accommodation sites ... The director of communicable diseases at NSW Health, Jeremy McAnulty, said 47 pilgrims staying at Oak Hill College at Castle Hill and nine staying at Olympic Park had been isolated with the flu, and 23 had been diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis at St Therese's Primary School at Denistone ... He said the gastroenteritis outbreak... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pilgrims relive the final days of Jesus Jul 18, 2008
Sickness and injury continued to scourge pilgrims, however, with 120 being treated for 'flu or gastroenteritis, and 250 receiving emergency care so far for injuries at WYD sites. Sinners left their mark, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Almost 80 pilgrims sick with flu or gastro Jul 17, 2008
Nine pilgrims at Olympic Park had also been diagnosed with flu-like symptoms, while at Denistone, in northern Sydney, 22 pilgrims out of a group of 36 were struck down by gastroenteritis. Pilgrims are being asked to stay inside if they fall ill, and take proper hygiene measures to stop the virus from spreading. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Three-week delay on gastro outbreak alert Jul 17, 2008
The revelation follows the death of 10 residents in a Blue Mountains nursing home after two outbreaks of gastroenteritis hit more than 80 people, last month ... In May NSW public health units investigated 46 outbreaks of gastroenteritis where 662 people were affected. (NEWS.com.au)
More than 100 WYD pilgrims hit by flu Jul 17, 2008
On the latest count, 87 pilgrims have or are recovering from the flu while at least 23 have a case of stomach churning gastroenteritis. "At Our Lady of Good Counsel School, in Forestville, five pilgrims have been diagnosed with influenza," NSW Health acting deputy chief health officer Jeremy McAnulty said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gastro scare at Gold Coast nursing home Jul 16, 2008
A Gold Coast nursing home has been quarantined indefinitely after a suspected outbreak of gastroenteritis ... The deaths were believed to be linked to two gastroenteritis outbreaks in mid and late June, which struck more than 80 residents of the nursing home. (The Age)
Flu, gastro outbreaks hit WYD pilgrims Jul 16, 2008
Health authorities say there have been outbreaks of influenza and gastroenteritis among World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims at a number of Sydney locations ... Earlier, NSW Ambulance chief executive Greg Rochford said the service had also been alerted to three instances of gastroenteritis involving one or more pilgrims. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Government to tighten nursing home standards Jul 15, 2008
It is believed some of the deaths could to be linked to two gastroenteritis outbreaks in June which struck more than 80 residents of the home ... Ms Elliot also announced the Department of Health and Ageing was working on new national guidelines to prevent and manage norovirus, a common and highly infectious cause of gastroenteritis in nursing homes. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Family wins $40K over urine-tainted food Jul 15, 2008
The younger boy became violently ill with gastroenteritis and dehydration, vomited for hours and was forced to spend time in a hospital, the family's lawsuit said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Neb. cop, family win $40K over urine-tainted food Jul 15, 2008
The younger boy became violently ill with gastroenteritis and dehydration, vomited for hours and was forced to spend time in a hospital, the family's lawsuit said. The lawsuit, filed last year in Cheyenne County District Court, named the restaurant's owner, North Platte-based Mid Plains Food and Lodging. (AZCentral -- News)
Nursing home deaths: Old food blamed for outbreak Jul 14, 2008
Health authorities believe a food-borne illness caused a gastroenteritis outbreak at a Blue Mountains nursing home, during which 10 elderly people died. More than 80 people were struck down by gastroenteritis at the Endeavour Nursing Home in June. (ABC Online)
Iemma downplays nursing home gastro link Jul 13, 2008
New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma says a number of the deaths at a Blue Mountains nursing home do not appear to be linked to gastroenteritis ... There were two gastroenteritis outbreaks at the nursing home in mid and late June and authorities are examining whether they are related to the deaths. (ABC Online)
Gastro source a mystery Jul 13, 2008
THE source of a gastroenteritis outbreak at a Blue Mountains nursing home which was linked to the deaths of 10 residents remains a mystery to investigators, amid a statement by the Premier that the deaths may have been unrelated. NSW Health announced on Friday that an investigation was under way into the deaths at Endeavour Nursing Home in Springwood, where more than 80 people had been struck with gastroenteritis in June. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Deaths 'unrelated to gastro outbreak' Jul 13, 2008
The deaths were believed to be linked to two gastroenteritis outbreaks in mid and late June which struck more than 80 residents of the nursing home. Mr Iemma on Sunday said some of the deaths may have been unrelated to the outbreaks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prevention: Rotavirus Vaccine Said to Be Working Jul 8, 2008
Rotavirus causes severe acute gastroenteritis among infants and young children, and results in tens of thousands of hospitalizations every year. It is grueling for child and parent alike. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
County teen stricken with salmonella Jul 1, 2008
It is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis, which can include diarrhea and vomiting. Patients, who typically recover in five to seven days, often do not require treatment unless they become severely dehydrated or the infection spreads, according to information provided by Morton. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Shelton to pay fine, redesign sewage plan Jun 28, 2008
The EPA said untreated sewage from municipal sanitary sewers can carry bacteria, viruses and other organisms that can cause life-threatening illnesses such as cholera, dysentery, hepatitis and severe gastroenteritis. Shelton Weekly 2008. (Valley News, CT)
Rotavirus activity down probably due to vaccine Jun 27, 2008
Rotavirus is the leading cause for severe gastroenteritis leading to diarrhea and vomiting in infants and young children ... Among the tests, the positive rate for gastroenteritis was 79 percent lower than usual ... The vaccine is designed to prevent gastroenteritis, which causes diarrhea and vomiting. (Food Consumer)
New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season Jun 27, 2008
The nation's leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children, rotavirus typically is responsible for some 410,000 doctor visits, up to 270,000 trips to the emergency room, up to 70,000 hospitalizations, and as many as 60 deaths in the United States each year. The numbers at many "surveillance centers" nationwide have been down sharply in the ongoing season. (MEDLINEplus)
Viruses Hitch A Ride In The Cell Jun 26, 2008
Adenoviruses can aggravate asthmatic conditions, and are associated with deadly gastroenteritis in babies. This research improves our knowledge of how the virus replicates in host cells. (Science Daily)
Monsoon illness claims 1 more life Jun 23, 2008
Cholera cases cause for worry Civic records show that 42 Mumbaikars were hospitalised with gastroenteritis in the last 24 hours ... However, TOI checked BMC records and found that 11 gastroenteritis patients were hurriedly shifted from various hospitals to Kasturba Hospital throughout June ... Ask doctors why gastroenteritis patients would be shifted from super-speciality hospitals such as Sion, JJ or KEM Hospital to Kasturba and pat comes the reply. (Times of India)
Cholera raises its ugly head in city Jun 22, 2008
When asked about the four cases, Kasturba Hospital medical superintendent Dr U Haigal said, "They may have been transferred as suspected cases but they didn't test positive in our hospital for the test again. We had hence classified them as mere gastroenteritis cases, gave them treatment and discharged them.". Incidentally, medical experts point out that once treatment is started for cholera, tests would not show the bacteria. (Times of India)
Watch Out, Notorious Disease Strikes Mumbai Jun 21, 2008
After the rounds of malaria, dengue and gastroenteritis, there is notorious cholera, also known as infectious gastroenteritis stalking the city ... No other family in the area was found to be showing any symptoms of gastroenteritis or cholera. (MedIndia)
Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Fifth Salmonella Case Linked to National Outbreak Jun 20, 2008
It is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis, which can include diarrhea and vomiting. Approximately, 2,000 cases of Salmonella are reported each year in Pennsylvania. (PR Newswire)
Significant Efficacy Of Travelers' Diarrhea Vaccine Shown Jun 18, 2008
28, 2005) A majority of traveler s diarrhea cases among U.S. travelers to Mexico and Guatemala were attributed to Norovirus, a common cause of nonbacterial gastroenteritis outbreaks usually associated. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Readers' Comments Willing and able Jun 17, 2008
In severe pain, I recently called for an ambulance and the doctor at the hospital with poor english language skills diagnosed my condition as gastroenteritis and sent me home. The next day I was rushed back to hospital with a ruptured apendix. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Third gastro death at aged care facility Jun 17, 2008
An elderly man affected by a gastroenteritis outbreak at an Adelaide Hills aged care facility has died in hospital. The man, 88, is the third person to die since the outbreak last week. (ABC Online)
Two more ill at aged care home Jun 16, 2008
Two more residents of an Adelaide Hills aged care facility are showing signs of gastroenteritis. Two residents from Hahndorf Residential Care Services died last week after an outbreak of salmonella. (ABC Online)
More salmonella cases at SA aged home Jun 16, 2008
South Australian health officials said they would visit the Hahndorf Residential Care Services again on Monday after two more residents were reported to be showing symptoms of gastroenteritis. The two women, aged 78 and 81, were likely to have contracted the bug from person to person infection, said South Australia's chief medical officer Paddy Phillips. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Food poisoning soars as hygiene levels fall Jun 13, 2008
It's estimated there are more than nine million cases of gastroenteritis each year in England and for many people it is due to food poisoning, something that can be prevented. Gastroenteritis affects digestion and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain. (Essex Echo)
Monsoon mayhem: Heavy rains lash Mumbai | Send pics Jun 12, 2008
On Wednesday, the citys civic hospitals admitted 89 patients with fever, 23 with gastroenteritis, 23 with suspected malaria, one with suspected dengue until 2000 hours IST. ... With the monsoons arriving earlier this year and the Continuing Medical Education sessions being organised with general practitioners and private doctors, the BMC is expecting a rise in number of cases of malaria, dengue, gastroenteritis and leptospirosis being reported. (CNN-IBN)
Medical team returns after lending aid to Myanmar's cyclone victims Jun 6, 2008
They attended to patients with respiratory ailments, skin infections and gastroenteritis. Initially based in a town called Twan Te, which is about an hour's drive from Yangon, the team later extended their services to Kayin Chaung, which was previously inaccessible. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Iniesta taken to hospital for food poisoning Jun 5, 2008
Iniesta began vomiting and suffering from an upset stomach on Monday night and had all the symptoms of gastroenteritis. We tested him at a clinic, where he was admitted because we could not lessen the symptoms. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer wins as Paris rain holds up Nadal May 27, 2008
Mayer, who will be replaced by Evgeny Korolev of Russia, pulled out because of gastroenteritis. Korolev will now face Fabrice Santoro in the first round. (CNN -- International)
Flat carbonated drinks not an effective alternative to oral rehydration solution May 27, 2008
Oral rehydration solution is a liquid containing the ideal balance of salts and sugars for avoiding dehydration in people with gastroenteritis who are losing fluids, salts and sugars through diarrhoea and vomiting ... The authors concluded there was little information available from clinical studies on the effectiveness of using carbonated drinks compared with oral rehydration solution for the prevention of dehydration in children with gastroenteritis, but that there were many scientific... (EurekAlert!)
BMC prepares SOP to deal with monsoon ailments May 26, 2008
This month, there have been 1,764 cases of fever, 609 cases of gastroenteritis, seven cases of leptospirosis, four cases of dengue and 213 cases of malaria. The civic administration has already identified vulnerable areas which are prone to monsoon related diseases and has accordingly trained its staff. (Mumbai Newsline)
Guernsey attacked over dirty beaches May 24, 2008
These could range from ear and throat infections to gastroenteritis or worse. The MCS claims that, on average, one in seven swimmers risks contracting sewage-related illnesses on beaches that fail to meet its strict cleanliness criteria, compared with one in 25 on recommended beaches. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Smallpox Drug: Cure For The Common Cold? May 21, 2008
They generally cause acute upper respiratory infections including colds, tonsillitis and ear infections, but they can also cause conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis and bladder infections. Most people are able to recover from an adenovirus infection, but in some young children and people with weakened immune systems, adenovirus infections can turn virulent and even deadly. (Science Daily)
Paltrow reveals baby break fears May 21, 2008
Phoenix was unable to attend the premiere in Cannes, added Gray, because he had been hospitalised with viral gastroenteritis. "I spoke to him just after I arrived in Cannes and he was like, 'dude, I'm throwing up'.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Small pox drug to cure cold May 21, 2008
They generally cause acute upper respiratory infections including colds, tonsillitis and ear infections, but they can also cause conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis and bladder infections. CMX001 is an oral pro-drug, or derivative, of cidofovir, a drug developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc. to treat a type of retinitis in AIDS patients. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Boost in Melton health service May 20, 2008
Health Minister Daniel Andrews said several factors, including a surge in gastroenteritis cases, contributed to the figures. "We still managed to treat more patients across the hospital system, with the number who received treatment within benchmark times increasing at the same time," he said. (Melton Leader)
Gastro back again, 35 hospitalized May 13, 2008
BANGALORE: Gastroenteritis cases have resurfaced in the city. On Monday itself, over 35 people were treated at the Isolation Hospital from Shamanna Garden area in J J Nagar. (Times of India)
Anti-virulence Factor In Salmonella Discovered May 12, 2008
Salmonellosis, infection from Salmonella, can lead to gastroenteritis or typhoid fever -- a severe life-threatening systemic disease. The finding, published in Public Library of Science, suggests that there is a distinct pathway in Salmonella that acts as an anti-virulence factor during salmonellosis. (Science Daily)
Canadian train quarantined after... May 10, 2008
Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause the stomach flu, or gastroenteritis. They also are sometimes called Norwalk-like viruses and are highly contagious. (CNN -- Law)
Props just keep on dropping May 8, 2008
Winger Lachie Turner was recovering from a bout of gastroenteritis, while doubts remained over fullback Sam Norton-Knight, whose vision was affected by a knock in the Bulls clash. Rupert Guinness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McKenzie mulls Tuqiri fullback switch May 8, 2008
Carraro and Tahu ran in the likely starting side at Tuesday's training, although Tahu's time on the wing was to cover for Lachie Turner, who was missing because of a bout of gastroenteritis. McKenzie was "getting closer" to deciding his bench, but a 4-3 forwards-backs split is the fancied option. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Performance of a 70-mer oligonucleotide microarray for genotyping of Campylobacter jejuni. May 8, 2008
Campylobacter jejuni is widespread in the environment and is the major cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in humans. In the present study we use microarray-based comparative genomic hybridizations (CGH), pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) to analyze closely related C.jejuni isolates from chicken and human infection. (BioMed Central)
Noting dehydration symptoms can save a child's life May 3, 2008
Dr Ong Eng Keow, Consultant Paediatrician, Thomson Medical Centre, said: "The young ones tend to get dehydrated more quickly, compared to the older kids because they are smaller in size, and milk is the main source of nutrition. Older kids do take some solids as well. "I would say that about 5 to 10 percent of the children who vomit and have diarrhoea do get dehydrated when they get gastroenteritis or gut infection or what we commonly call stomach flu. "Other bugs that can lead to dehydration... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Some keyboards 'dirtier than a toilet' May 2, 2008
Should somebody have a cold in your office, or even have gastroenteritis, you're very likely to pick it up from a keyboard ... "Should somebody have a cold in your office, or even have gastroenteritis, you're very likely to pick it up from a keyboard.". (BBC News)
DPH Issues Consumer Warning for Chang Farm Soy Sprouts Because of Bacteria Contamination May 2, 2008
If contaminated food is eaten, it can result in a mild illness called listerial gastroenteritis or a severe, sometimes life-threatening illness. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Chipotle reopens after health scare Apr 21, 2008
Norovirus gastroenteritis ... Outbreaks of norovirus gastroenteritis have been traced to restaurants, cruise ships, nursing homes and other places where large numbers of people are served meals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... People working with food who are sick with norovirus gastroenteritis are a particular risk to others, because they handle the food and drink many other people will consume. (Akron Beacon Journal)
Time to eat, drink and be wary Apr 17, 2008
More than 17 million cases of gastroenteritis are estimated to occur in Australia each year, about a third of which are caused by foodborne infections, according to the The National Gastroenteritis Survey ... While many cases of gastroenteritis do not require medical attention, stomach bugs keep people away from work, costing the country an estimated $1 ... On the other hand, an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis among Queensland school students at Darling Harbour on a music camp 18 months ago... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Causes of Infection Apr 16, 2008
Viruses are responsible for many illnesses: flu, chicken pox, AIDS, measles and some types of gastroenteritis to name a few ... Bacteria: the many types are responsible for a very large number of diseases such as gastroenteritis, sore throat, abscess, tuberculosis and meningitis. (Suite101.com)
