infections

Health Ministry reports rare outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, linked to E. coli

So far, 26 Israelis have been affected by this rare condition in 2024.

Every second, someone is getting herpes. That's 42 million people a year

Nearly 850 million people worldwide carry herpes viruses, study reveals.

Cranberries against urinary tract infections?

Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections, but they have many other benefits. Everything you need to know about this fruit.

By DR. MAYA ROZMAN
18/11/2024

First UK case of new clade 1b mpox variant detected in London

Patient returned from Africa; UKHSA says risk to public remains low as contact tracing begins.

Popular product recall: Fault in production, do not consume

Beit Hashita warns against consuming canned olive cocktail products due to potential presence of olive pits from a production error. Contact company for credit voucher.

By WALLA!
27/08/2024

Israel's struggle against hospital-acquired infections

Israel's hospitals face significant challenges with hospital-acquired infections, but experts are implementing strategies to improve cleanliness and reduce infection rates. Let's find out how.

Combating disease outbreaks in Israel: The vaccines your children need

What do the vaccines protect against, when are they administered, and how long does the immunity last?

21 Israelis diagnosed with West Nile virus, two die over the weekend

The Health Ministry has published new guidelines and protocols for the virus, which hit central Israel in recent weeks.

Can this treatment fix my damaged lungs?

To address this new diagnosis, my hematologist strongly urged me to get “intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) replacement therapy.”

18/05/2024

Masks did not reduce risk of COVID infection after first Omicron wave, UK research shows

"Our research shows that there were changes in some risk factors around the time that the Omicron BA.2 variant became dominant,” said Prof. Paul Hunter of Norwich Medical School.

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