Prevention key as West Nile virus remains a threat
CDC officials warned West Nile will persist with preventive actions like insect repellent and proper clothing as the disease spreads across states. Dr. Julie Gerberding noted rising human cases since 1999 and urged mosquito control and eliminating standing water to reduce risk.
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Woman files first suit in fair E. coli outbreak
Marilyn Strandt, 70, sues Ozaukee County and the Ozaukee County Agricultural Society arguing improper sanitary conditions at the Ozaukee County Fair petting zoo caused illness from E. coli. The suit follows 25 confirmed cases and about 200 symptom reports.
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Lawyers say documents show two drug firms knew of diluted cancer drugs
Internal documents show Eli Lilly and Co. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. knew a Kansas City pharmacist diluted cancer drugs for years before his arrest. The motion cites 1998 findings from Lilly tracking systems showing Courtney dispensed more Gemzar to one practice than Lilly sold to all retail pharmacists.
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Judy Kay Moore
Eli Lilly
Bristol-Myers
Associated Press
Jackson County
Bristol- Myers
Gemazar
Kansas
Moore
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