Disease

Zika virus: Texas reports 1st local transmission

The Texas Department of State Health Services and Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first case of Zika virus disease likely transmitted by a mosquito in Texas. DSHS is supporting Cameron County’s response to the case and to the ongoing risk of Zika in the community.

Deer hit by disease outbreak in South Dakota, USA

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, a viral disease that killed more than 3,700 deer in 2012, has impacted the population this year, with more than 2,000 deer found dead in 23 counties. The heaviest losses have been in Brule, Aurora and Beadle counties. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks issued more deer licenses this year, but the animals may be hard to find.

Scurvy in Australia

Sydney hospitals are fighting an outbreak of long-forgotten scurvy. The disease is caused by not getting enough vitamin C from fruit and veg. Doctors found it when a patient's wounds didn't heal for seven months. More overweight diabetic patients with poor diets were diagnosed. Scurvy was common in 18th and 19th Century sailors at sea for months.