Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls 'urgent threat' is spreading in hospitals
Fungus labeled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading rapidly: Study
Remember those airborne fungal outbreaks we’d have every summer back in the day? Neither do I. Where are all the experts who assured us sc2 couldn’t possibly be harming the immune system, because we’d see opportunistic infections if it were. (No mention of sc2 in the article) pic.twitter.com/tXBYEkZiFx— Arijit Chakravarty (@arijitchakrav) February 27, 2025
“Remember those airborne fungal outbreaks we’d have every summer back in the day? Neither do I.
Where are all the experts who assured us sc2 couldn’t possibly be harming the immune system, because we’d see opportunistic infections if it were.
(No mention of sc2 in the article)”
Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.
The highly contagious virus is having a "banner year" spreading throughout the country, according to experts.
what is this virus going around rn this is the sickest i've been in years— Mike Solana (@micsolana) February 21, 2025
“what is this virus going around rn this is the sickest i've been in years”
Here's how you can develop pneumonia from getting the flu
Here's how you can develop pneumonia from getting the flu
“there are studies to suggest that Covid-19 may change the balance of certain immune cells, potentially impairing the immune system response to other viruses or bacteria.”
Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states for first time since pandemic began
“Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states for first time since pandemic began For the first time the pandemic began, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in 22 states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest numbers.”
Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states for first time since pandemic beganFor the first time the pandemic began, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in 22 states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest numbers.
Just giving y'all a heads up. (Hospital Administrator guy here) : r/HermanCainAward
“Just giving you guys a heads up. Unfortunately, I think we are headed for another pandemic and to be honest, I think we are already in the middle of it. I have basically 5 hospitals and over 100 clinics in our health system, and I have not seen it this bad since covid slammed us. All of our area hospitals are full, we can no longer depend on the CDC for truth on anything, and many doctors are sounding the alarm.
We just opened our drive through testing facilities again. We are encouraging telehealth visits instead of in person if at all possible.
Right now Covid, Flu, and RSV are running rampant... However, its this new mystery illness that is really going fucking nuts. In my direct department of 80+ people, I had 24 out with it in one week. Several of those turned into pneumonia .. 2 were hospitalized.”
Just giving you guys a heads up. Unfortunately, I think we are headed for another pandemic and to be honest, I think we are already in the middle of it. I have basically 5 hospitals and over 100 clinics in our health system, and I have not seen it this bad since covid slammed us. All of our area hospitals are full, we can no longer depend on the CDC for truth on anything, and many doctors are sounding the alarm.
We just opened our drive through testing facilities again. We are encouraging telehealth visits instead of in person if at all possible.
Right now Covid, Flu, and RSV are running rampant... However, its this new mystery illness that is really going fucking nuts. In my direct department of 80+ people, I had 24 out with it in one week. Several of those turned into pneumonia .. 2 were hospitalized.
You’re not imagining it. The ‘quad-demic’ is making everyone sick.
Puzzling and mysterious
Kansas tuberculosis outbreak is now America's largest in recorded history
“"Currently, Kansas has the largest tuberculosis outbreak that they've ever had in history"
Ok in my personal circle I know 4 ppl who got shingles after covid too.
“Ok in my personal circle I know 4 ppl who got shingles after covid too.”
So many 'Christmas colds' circulating. I have been alive for over 64 years, and do not remember this level of illness over the holiday period, but by next year this will be considered perfectly normal and (mis)remembered as the way it always was. It's already happening this year.
“So many 'Christmas colds' circulating. I have been alive for over 64 years, and do not remember this level of illness over the holiday period, but by next year this will be considered perfectly normal and (mis)remembered as the way it always was. It's already happening this year.”
Only call 999 in emergences, urge ambulance chiefs amid 'worst ever' flu season
December 31, 2024
“Only call 999 in emergences, urge ambulance chiefs amid 'worst ever' flu season.
Ambulance Chief Execs highlighted that their teams are ‘under severe pressure’ from seasonally high sickness rates, citing Covid, flu & norovirus as the main culprits.”
More than 350% rise in people hospitalised with flu - as NHS faces 'quad-demic'
“More than 350% rise in people hospitalised with flu - as NHS faces 'quad-demic'”
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After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in 'Devastating' Coincidence, She Gets a UTI that Leads to the Same Illness
“After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in 'Devastating' Coincidence, She Gets a UTI that Leads to the Illness”
After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in 'Devastating' Coincidence, She Gets a UTI that Leads to the Illness
Mycoplasma pneumonia infections hit record high in Japan - The Mainichi
Mycoplasma pneumonia infections hit record high in Japan.
Cases confirmed at about 500 specified medical institutions across the country between Nov. 11 and 17 numbered 1,363.
17-year-old Roseville girl nearly dies of ‘walking pneumonia’
“Less than 50% chance of survival Once Callie was admitted to the PICU at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, her doctors recommended Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a heart-lung bypass machine to give Callie’s lungs a chance to heal.”
Less than 50% chance of survival
Once Callie was admitted to the PICU at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, her doctors recommended Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a heart-lung bypass machine to give Callie’s lungs a chance to heal.
Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is this unusual?
The reasons for the surge are unclear, Khan says. "I think that's the million-dollar question in terms of sort of why this peak now,"
The reasons for the surge are unclear, Khan says. "I think that's the million-dollar question in terms of sort of why this peak now,"
Whooping cough cases up 5x this year
From former IN Health Director and Former US Surgeon General:
“Whooping cough cases up 5x this year
100,000 global measles deaths - mostly in kids
H5N1 steamrolling towards pandemic status. Egg prices skyrocketing.
The new administration had better have a strong infectious disease response plan- and had better ensure public health and vaccine confidence stays high. Or they’ll be distracted with outbreaks for 4 years this time instead of 1. 🤷🏽♂️”
Beyond "immunity debt".
“In what ways could SARS-CoV-2 be involved in surges of other infectious diseases like RSV, tuberculosis, fungal infections, Mycoplasma, etc.?
Here is a list of additional hypotheses, all increasingly supported in the scientific literature.
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Deadly Fungal Outbreaks Are on the Rise Since Covid
“New data shows wider geographic spread since pandemic”
New data shows wider geographic spread since pandemic
Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levels | Airfinity
“Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levels”
Global surge in infectious diseases as over 40 countries report outbreaks 10-fold over pre-pandemic levelsPosted on Jun 13, 2024
Unprecedented Rise In Respiratory Illnesses Among Children: The CDC Raises Alarm - Fox Rio Grande Valley
“Increased cases of RSV, pertussis, and walking pneumonia, especially among preschool-age children, ignite concern among health officials and parents alike.”
Increased cases of RSV, pertussis, and walking pneumonia, especially among preschool-age children, ignite concern among health officials and parents alike.
Any other NYC schools dealing with mycoplasma pneumoniae right now? 10 kids out on the same day in one class, 8 over two days in another (so far).
“Any other NYC schools dealing with mycoplasma pneumoniae right now? 10 kids out on the same day in one class, 8 over two days in another (so far).
My friend’s daughter missed a whole week of school and has ‘never been this sick before.’”
Reactivated TB is an AIDS-defining condition in people with HIV.
“Reactivated TB is an AIDS-defining condition in people with HIV.
In HIV negative people, logic says TB has changed or people have changed.
Plenty of studies now point to the ways Covid damages the immune system, and we keep allowing ourselves to be convinced it’s “just a cold.”
TB cases in Scotland rise by 40% in 'largest annual increase' observed to date
“TB cases in Scotland rise by 40% in 'largest annual increase' observed to date”
TB cases in Scotland rise by 40% in 'largest annual increase' observed to date