Friday, March 18, 2016

Elizabethkingia Strikes Wisconsin, Maybe Michigan

An obscure blood infection called Elizabethkingia anophelis which is caused by a bacteria commonly found in soil, rivers and reservoirs is wreaking havoc in Wisconsin where 17 people have died. Although the CDC is not sure if the deaths were due to the bacteria or to those already sick, they are desperate to stop the spread of this disease.  MSN has more details on this odd disease and its seemingly out-of-control spread.

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