A New Infectious Disease May Be Emerging in Southern Africa

The Mail and Guardian reports that four people near Johannesburg have recently died from an unknown, apparently contagious illness that begins with flu-like symptoms. It may have originated in Tanzania, from whence the first two victims originated. Three out of four victims have tested negative for hemorrhagic fever, and the fourth will be tested today.

Attention Contact Lens Wearers

An article in today's Old Gray Lady explains why your contact lenses may be bothering you. This eMedicine article explains what can happen if you ignore the infection and it becomes systemic.