Friday, November 16, 2007

Deadly Mutation of Common Cold Kills 10, Sickens 140 in Past 18 Months


ATLANTA — A mutated version of a common cold virus has caused 10 deaths in the last 18 months, U.S. health officials said this week.
Adenoviruses usually cause respiratory infections that aren't considered lethal. But a new variant has caused at least 140 illnesses in New York, Oregon, Washington and Texas, according to a report issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Casual Male XL