Hepatitis Causes and Prevention

Image is from National Hemophilia Foundation Hepatitis means inflammation of a person’s liver cells due to an injury to the liver. There are different types of hepatitis you can get that can be determined through a laboratory test. Hepatitis can heal on its own...

What is Salmonella?

Image is from USDA Blog Every year one million people fall victim to the debilitating effects of salmonella. An invasive food-borne illness this rod-shaped bacterium causes an estimated 380 casualties annually. Identifying the source of salmonella plays a key role in...

Understanding Hepatitis A

Image is from Travel Vaccination New York Guidelines for Understanding Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral disease of the liver that can be transmitted up to 14 days before you show any symptoms yourself, as well as during your symptoms. Diagnosing...

Understanding Foodborne Outbreaks

Image is from stopdrugshortages.orgA foodborne outbreak occurs when there are two or more cases of confirmed illness after consumption of a specific food product. These outbreaks involve the CDC as well as other public health officials as staff members try to control,...