A measles outbreak in the US has spread to multiple states, with cases reported in Pennsylvania, Washington, Texas, Florida, and Idaho. The latest victim is a 4-year-old child who died from Ebola in Uganda, raising concerns about potential underreporting of cases.
Multiple families have been affected by the outbreaks, including an infant from Pennsylvania who contracted measles while traveling in China. Another case was reported in King County, Washington, where an infant visited multiple locations, including an Apple Store and a hospital emergency department.
In Texas, 159 cases have been reported, with 22 patients hospitalized, and no spread is expected due to vaccination efforts. A recent outbreak in Florida has also been confirmed at Palmetto High School in Miami.
Meanwhile, a dairy herd in Idaho has tested positive for H5N1, while tests on a mystery illness in DR Congo are being conducted to determine the presence of pathogens or organo-phosphate poisoning.
Influenza A and B have distinct clinical characteristics, with Influenza B primarily infecting humans. Antibiotic resistance levels in many pathogens have also been detected in European testing.
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Source: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/3/6/2305166/-Infectious-Updates-3-6-2025