Guinea worm is a parasite that is contracted by drinking contaminated water.
Although the virus appears to attack indiscriminately, once contracted its effects are generally more harmful in the elderly or those with pre-existing medical conditions.
Meanwhile, the number of Japanese who have contracted the new flu has more than doubled since May 18 from 130 to 279, a rate of increase that is "without a doubt" the highest in .
Four contract E coli after eating at Lombard restaurant Four people contracted E. coli after eating at a west suburban restaurant, which has since been closed, DuPage County health officials said.
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Cognito ordered by Indian company NEW YORK, N.M., June 17 (UPI) -- An unidentified Indian conglomerate has contracted U.S. Company Suspect Detection Systems Inc. for its Cognito automated anti-crime and anti-terror system.
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Carlos Dunga in The Press Association Asked about his future after Friday's 2-1 quarter-final defeat to the Dutch at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Dunga said: "I have been contracted for four years and we knew this right from the start. During the last four years, I have been very...
Geoff Miller in Telegraph.co.uk Thus, the goalkeepers work even harder, but I don't think that we can take the ball or the altitude as excuses. Adidas has made the World Cup ball since 1970 and is contracted through 2014. The German company has defended the Jabulani, saying it... Gianluigi Buffon http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianluigi_Buffon&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNFjklIaLLNmiWqMAcD_dlBDYjIATw NBC Dallas-Fort Worth http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/-Ball-Battle-Heats-up-at-World-Cup--97226839.html&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNEZDJAyjP-2boHccapJTHnHhTMWhw Jun 26, 2010
21876 29427 contracted Like all centrally contracted players, Michael will be given a clear programme over the next six months which will include training and match practice over the winter period," Miller added. "With a busy period of international cricket on the...