Blanchet High School closes due to outbreak of flu, some whooping cough - The Seattle Times (blog)

Blanchet High School closes due to outbreak of flu, some whooping cough The Seattle Times (blog) Dr. Jeff Duchin, the county's communicable disease expert, said pertussis has a longer incubation period than flu and rarely results in a sudden, high absentee rate, Apa said. In addition, the symptoms school officials described sounded like flu, ... and more »

First West Nile Virus Cases in DuPage Reported in Hinsdale, Nearby Communities - Patch.com

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First West Nile Virus Cases in DuPage Reported in Hinsdale, Nearby Communities Patch.com Chauhan said the incubation period is 2 to 14 days, and the maximum incubation period for WNV is two weeks. Chauhan said in our area, West Nile becomes a consideration in diagnosing a patient's illness during the spring and summer months. West Nile Virus found near Tavasci MarshVerde Independent all 141 news articles »

Rabies: A Difficult Disease To First Diagnose - Sky News

Rabies: A Difficult Disease To First Diagnose Sky News Generally, the closer the bite is to the brain the shorter the incubation period. It takes another two to 10 days for the classic rabies symptoms to appear. Around four out of five patients will develop aggression, hallucinations, delusions and a fear ... and more »

Whooping cough spreads in SAD 54 - Morning Sentinel

Whooping cough spreads in SAD 54 Morning Sentinel Dr. Stephen Sears, the state epidemiologist, said that while affected students at the high school may have passed the incubation period, the disease may already have been transferred to family members and friends. Whooping cough is a “community ... and more »

Rabies: Still Deadly, But Antidote More Pleasant - VetPracticeNews.com

Rabies: Still Deadly, But Antidote More Pleasant VetPracticeNews.com While the rabies incubation period is three to six weeks, an animal is contagious only if the virus has reached its brain and is transmitted through saliva. “If you have a person jogging down the street who is bitten by a dog, the dog should be placed ... and more »