Infectious Information 3/27/2026

Some antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome For as much as 4 to 8 years.

The South Carolina measles outbreak reached  997 cases by the 17th. While the US total is about 1500.

Avian flu Hits farms in Pennsylvania. And more than 350,000 birds Have been killed in Indiana.

While more marine mammals Have died of it in California.

And Yet more farms and wild animals.

Europe has recorded Its first case of avian flu H9N2.

The next Covid variant BA.3.2 is now present In 23 countries, including the US.  It varies significantly from the JN.1 lineage that is covered in this year’s vaccine. But wastewater levels and ER visits are declining for now.

And NO, Covid vaccines Do not increase the risk of sudden death.  No matter what Kennedy says.

Severe infections of any kind may accelerate the Development of dementia.

Five children have been sickened By E. coli from raw milk.

Bacteriophage therapy Shows promise for cystic fibrosis patients

Glyphosate use may Increase antibiotic resistance genes in soil bacteria.  So does drought, but I lost that link.

Less than 25% of low and middle income countries Meet vaccination levels to eliminate measles.

The CDC Needs a new director.  The time period for an interim appointee is up.

Hepatitis C is curable, But less than 1 in 3 patients get antiviral treatment.  This may explain why prevalence is not going down.

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