Hope Smith

Minneapolis park leaders warn that proposed cuts to funding could negatively impact vital services for local residents due to a $60 million budget shortfall in the city. Commissioner Kedar Deshpande stated that if funding increases are too small, youth programs, recreation center staffing, and tree maintenance would be affected. City leaders indicated the Board of Estimate and Taxation will make the final decision regarding proposed tax additions.

A 12-year-old Texas girl spent six days in the hospital after flea-borne murine typhus caused septic shock. Doctors noted a rise in cases this summer, attributing it to mild winters preserving flea populations, and emphasized prevention measures like flea control and avoiding outdoor risks.

A 12-year-old Texas girl was hospitalized for six days after flea-borne typhus caused septic shock. Doctors diagnosed her with murine typhus, a flea-transmitted illness with symptoms mimicking other diseases, and noted increased cases linked to mild winters. Treatment with doxycycline improved her condition.

A 12-year-old Texas girl, Hope Smith, survived septic shock caused by flea-borne murine typhus after returning from a youth camp. She was hospitalized for six days, with symptoms including a high fever and respiratory issues, before being diagnosed and treated with doxycycline by pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Gueorgui Dubrocq.