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The Outbreak Of Measles Isn’t The Only One In The World You Have To Worry About

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The measles outbreak in California is pretty spooky, especially when you consider that it”s a preventable disease. However, as usual, there are diseases popping up in other areas of the world that get a bit less coverage. This may sound scary, but don”t worry. You can keep safe, even if you”re traveling by following the proper safety precautions.

Cholera in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Ghana

Cholera in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Ghana

Cholera is a bacterial infection contracted from infected water and food. Many people show mild to no symptoms, but about 5% of people can get severe symptoms and possibly die. If you”re in an area that”s known to have cholera outbreaks, only drink and wash with bottled, boiled, or chemically-treated water. Be sure to wash your hands a lot.

Chikungunya in the Pacific, Caribbean, and South America

Chikungunya in the Pacific, Caribbean, and South America

Both chikungunya and dengue are spread by mosquito bites. In many cases, the diseases are endemic to certain places. To avoid contracting it, use bug sprays and repellents. Be sure to always cover yourself up to avoid being bitten.

MERS in the Arabian Peninsula

MERS in the Arabian Peninsula

MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome) is a viral respiratory illness found in people and in camels. It can be avoided by regular hand-washing and avoiding contact with sick people–and camels.

Listeriosis in caramel apples

Listeriosis in caramel apples

As of January 10, 2015, 32 people were reported to be infected with this bacterial infection of the central nervous system.Three deaths were attributed to it, including a fetus. The disease was linked to packaged caramel apples, spanning 11 U.S. states and spreading into Canada. Avoid apples from the company Bidart Bros.

Listeriosis in sprouts

Listeriosis in sprouts

Chicago-based Wholesome Soy Products was forced to shut down in November due to a listeriosis outbreak in mung bean sprouts. Two of the five people hospitalized died from the infection. The products are no longer available.

Listeriosis in cheese

Listeriosis in cheese

Several Oasis Brands cheeses were recalled in 2014 due to bacterial infection. People are advised to avoid the recalled cheeses, all of which were soft cheeses used primarily in Hispanic cuisine.

Cyclosporiasis in cilantro

Cyclosporiasis in cilantro

This intestinal infection is caused by a parasite, but it”s not life-threatening. Cases were reported in 19 U.S. states, and now the outbreak seems to have subsided.

Acute Flaccid Myelitis in American children

Acute Flaccid Myelitis in American children

This mysterious ailment has been under investigation by the CDC since September of last year. Children reported a sudden weakness in one or more limbs. When examined in an MRI, they showed an inflammation of nerve cells in the spinal cord.

These outbreaks should not make you paranoid, but it”s always a good idea to keep up with the latest health news. Don”t forget to wash your hands, and always be aware of what you”re consuming before you put it in your body.

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