Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is an extremely rare but serious and often fatal infection that causes encephalitis or inflammation of the brain. It is spread by the bite of a mosquito infected with EEE virus (EEEV). EEEV can also infect a wide range of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, andRead More →
You get an E. coli infection by coming into contact with the feces, or stool, of humans or animals. This can happen when you drink water or eat food that has been contaminated by feces. How do you catch E. coli? Contaminated food The most common way to get anRead More →
Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected. We are still learning more about COVID-19. How much more contagious is the Delta variant of COVID-19? • The Delta variant is more contagious: The Delta variant is highly contagious, more than 2x as contagious as previous variants.Read More →
A popular dense, rounded shrub because of the bright red fall color. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and shade, but does best in full sun. Well drained soil a must. Burning bush is not currently recommended because of its invasive tendencies. Do burning bushes needRead More →
It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second shot of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or two weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Can you still get COVID-19 after booster vaccine? COVID-19 is stillRead More →
How Islam Began. It was in the small desert town of Mecca, located in what is now Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Byzantine and Sassanian empires, that Islam emerged in the early 7th century through revelations that Muslims believe were made to Islam’s prophet, Muhammad, by the archangel GabrielRead More →
Meadow rue grows best in part shade. It will tolerate full sun if it is planted in moist soil that is rich in organic matter. A great plant for woodland and meadow gardens, as well as rain gardens and pollinator patches, meadow rue is an easy-to-grow plant provided that itsRead More →
In critical COVID-19 — about 5% of total cases — the infection can damage the walls and linings of the air sacs in your lungs. As your body tries to fight it, your lungs become more inflamed and fill with fluid. This can make it harder for them to swapRead More →
How Does the Disease Spread? Septoria Leaf Spot is a fungus and spreads by spores. As with other fungal disease, it establishes and spreads most rapidly in wet or humid weather. Septoria Leaf Spot attacks plants in the nightshade family, and can be harbored on weeds within this family. WhatRead More →
It can cause temporary hearing loss and can progress to the inner ear if ignored. Infection of the outer ear is called otitis externa or swimmer’s ear. It’s rarely serious. How long does it take for an outer ear infection to heal? With proper treatments an outer ear infection shouldRead More →