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Outbreaks of ‘Parrot fever’ result in 5 fatalities in Europe, prompting precautionary advisories
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Outbreaks of ‘Parrot fever’ result in 5 fatalities in Europe, prompting precautionary advisories

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Outbreaks of ‘Parrot Fever’ in Europe have resulted in 5 fatalities, prompting precautionary advisories. The illness is caused by a bacteria commonly originating from birds. The affected countries are investigating the exposures and analyzing samples from wild birds. Parrot fever is rare in the US, with only about 10 cases reported each year. The bacteria can spread among birds in close contact and can be transmitted to humans through contact or breathing in airborne particles from bird droppings. Individuals who own birds or work closely with them are at the highest risk. The risk of a large-scale outbreak is low, and symptoms resemble those of the flu. Diagnosis involves collecting cultures, and antibiotics are prescribed for treatment. Seek medical evaluation if experiencing symptoms after contact

Actress Tippi Hedren Diagnosed with Dementia at 94
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Actress Tippi Hedren Diagnosed with Dementia at 94

Actress Tippi Hedren has reportedly been diagnosed with dementia (Image: Instagram/@melaniegriffith) Hollywood icon Tippi Hedren is reportedly suffering from dementia and “has no memory of her career” at the age of 94. The star had a distinguished career in film and is best known as the female lead in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds in 1963, … Read more
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Confirmed Cases of Avian Influenza in Swans at Lake Eola Park: Orlando Takes Swift Action to Protect Community
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Confirmed Cases of Avian Influenza in Swans at Lake Eola Park: Orlando Takes Swift Action to Protect Community

Orlando Officials Confirm Positive Cases of Avian Influenza in Swans at Lake Eola Park Orlando, Florida – In a concerning development, Orlando officials have confirmed positive cases of Avian Influenza in swans at Lake Eola Park. Over the past two weeks, several deceased birds have been discovered, prompting swift action from city staff who consulted … Read more

Sneak Peek: 6 New Features of the iPhone 17 Series and iPhone 17 Pro Series
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Sneak Peek: 6 New Features of the iPhone 17 Series and iPhone 17 Pro Series

New Research Suggests Modern Birds Evolved Earlier Than Previously Thought Jakarta – The modern birds we see today are the result of evolution from the past. Previous research suggests that this evolution occurred at the same time as the mass extinction of the dinosaurs, after an asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago. Although this … Read more

You can read the full story here: Sneak Peek: 6 New Features of the iPhone 17 Series and iPhone 17 Pro Series.