[clee1]

I didn’t have it but a cousin did.

With treatment, and few serious underlying health issues like heart diease or some type of autoimmune disorder.... your friend should be just fine.

[Yaelle]

Thanks. Glad your cousin made it through. My friend doesn’t have underlying heart issues. 90% make it, I keep telling myself.

[Kozak]

Epidemiology

Endemic worldwide
Found in soil, dust, human and animal feces
Estimated up to 1 million cases/year worldwide
50% in neonates
80% in Africa and Asia
Low rate of immunization
Agricultural areas
Contact with soil and animal excrement
U.S. case rates low compared to worldwide
From 2001-2008 there were 233 cases reported to CDC
Most cases in individuals over age 65 years
Mortality/Morbidity
40% mortality, overall mortality is 45%
Mortality rate much higher if mechanical ventilation required