Dec 28th: Reflections of 2016: Infectious diseases making a comeback: The fight against infectious diseases has entered a new era.
In the Dec 24th Issue of Science News, Sonia Shaw reviews increasing concern about infectious disease, against the complacent attitudes of the second half of C20th. She shows how the new era of concern is exemplified by the events of 2016:
Dec 14th: Manchester man suffers serious infection after being licked by his dog
A man was left in hospital with a very serious infection he caught from his pet dog. The man became infected when he allowed his dog to lick an open wound. As a result he spent six weeks in a coma with large blisters covering his body.
Dec 8th:Study suggests handwashing in child care facilities is insufficient
A new study suggests that child care personnel properly clean their hands less than a quarter of the times they are supposed to,
December 5th: How Much does Poor Hygiene Cost?
A new study has found that annual net costs to India from not handwashing are estimated at US$23 billion and to China at US$12 billion. Expected net returns to national behaviour change handwashing programmes would be US$ 5.6 billion (3.4-8.6) for India at US$ 23 (16-35) per disability adj
Nov 25th Salmonella concerns over bagged salad leaves
A new study shows that broken leaves in bags of prepared salad may increase risks of salmonella.
