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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Overview Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is an uncommon, but life-threatening neurologic condition that affects mostly children and can lead to permanent paralysis. Enteroviruses, particularly EV-D68, are likely responsible for the increase in cases every two years since 2014. AFM is a medical emergency and patients must be hospitalized and monitored in case they progress toRead more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Are You at Higher Risk?
If You Are at Higher Risk Who is at higher risk? Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like: Heart disease Diabetes Lung disease Get readyRead more
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not that same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. A diagnosis with coronavirus 229E, NL63, OC43, or HKU1 is not the same as aRead more
Pneumonia Can Be Prevented – World Pneumonia Day
World Pneumonia Day is observed each year on November 12th. Globally, pneumonia kills nearly 1 million children younger than 5 years old each year. This is greater than the number of deaths from any infectious disease, such as HIV infection, malaria, or tuberculosis. Each year in the United States, more than 250,000 people have to seekRead more
10 Questions to Help You Learn Your Chance of Getting a Fungal Infection
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 23–27, 2019. Fungal diseases can affect anyone. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health. Learning about them can help you and your doctor recognize the symptoms of a fungal disease early and may help prevent serious complications. About Fungal Diseases Fungi are everywhere. ThereRead more
Legionella (Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever)
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) are continuing their investigation into the Legionella outbreak at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. As of July 29, 2019, there are 11 lab-confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease and 55 probable cases of Legionnaires’ disease related to this outbreak. Legionnaires’ disease isRead more
Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases This Season
According to Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) several mosquito-borne viruses circulate in Georgia each year and are capable of causing disease in humans and other animals. The most common mosquito-borne viruses in Georgia include West Nile virus, Eastern Equine encephalitis virus, and LaCrosse virus. Mosquito-borne viruses are most active late spring through early fall inRead more
Lyme disease: What you need to know
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is spread to people through the bite of several types of blacklegged ticks. Where People Most Commonly get Lyme Disease ? In the United States, most infections occur in the following areas: Eastern states, primarily New England and theRead more
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