FIRE-EARTH Conference: Pathogens from Hell

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Surgical Superbus colonizing medical devices

Background: Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI)

The HAI Prevalence Survey, published In 2014, described the burden of HAIs in U.S. hospitals, and reported that, in 2011, there were an estimated 722,000 HAIs in U.S. acute care hospitals (see chart below). Additionally, about 75,000 patients with HAIs died during their hospitalizations. More than half of all HAIs occurred outside of the intensive care unit. –CDC

[The actual figures may be twice as many. Additionally, the estimated post hospitalization death toll could be as high as 150,000.]

“Global Rise in Human Infectious Disease Outbreaks,” a study released in 2014, examines the global changes in the frequency of outbreaks of infectious disease between 1980 and 2013. Some 12,102 outbreaks of 215 diseases were covered, with 44 million individual cases in 219 countries.

Prepared and presented by FIRE-EARTH Science (FSCT, MIU) and affiliated scientists.

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FIRE-EARTH Pulsars – 053002

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FIRE-EARTH Pulsars – GEID 053002

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FIRE-EARTH Pulsars – 052902

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FIRE-EARTH Pulsars – GEID 052902

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FIRE-EARTH Pulsars – 052802

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FIRE-EARTH Pulsars 052702

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: ‘Biological Select Agents or Toxins’

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: ‘Biological Select Agents or Toxins’ (BSATs) – GEID 052602

Biological Warfare (BW) – 1,300+ Weaponizable Bio-agents

1. US HHS BSATs affecting humans
2. USDA BSATs affecting agriculture
3. Overlap BSATs affecting both

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Infections Targeting Human Fertility

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Antimicrobial Resistance — GEID 052502

Infections Targeting Human Fertility and Cancer

• Types of cancer associated with Mycoplasma

Endometritis Causing Significant Chromosomal Abnormalities

• Acute
  • Bacterial
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
• Chronic
  • C. trachomatis
  • Bacterial (nontuberculous)
  • Tuberculous
  • Nonspecific
  • Other (Mycoplasma, viral, toxoplasmosis, rickettsia)

Mycoplasma, Mgen, PID, M. hominis, M. fermentans, M. genitalium, M. hyorhinis, M. penetrans,
U. urealyticum

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Antimicrobial Resistance — GEID 052402

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• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
• Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Gonorrhea)

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Double-Edged Swords: Man-Engineered Strains of Infectious Microbes 2

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Drug-Resistant Microbes 4 — GEID 052302

Super Superbug: Man-Engineered Strains of Infectious Microbes 2

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Man-Engineered Strains of Infectious Microbes – GEID 052202

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Drug-Resistant Microbes 3 — GEID 052202

Man-Engineered Strains of Infectious Microbes

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Nature’s Deadly Arsenal of Diseases: Drug-Resistant Microbes 2 — GEID 052102

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Drug-Resistant Microbes 2 — GEID 052102

Nature’s Deadly Arsenal of Diseases

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FIRE-EARTH Conference in Progress: Drug-Resistant Microbes — GEID 052002

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Drug-Resistant Microbes — GEID 052002

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FIRE-EARTH Conference in Progress: GEID 051902

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FIRE-EARTH Conference: Global Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (GEID) 051902

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KILAUEA VOLCANO: 850+ Quakes Rattle Big Island

Hawaii Island seismicity increasing, hit by hundreds of earthquakes

Over 850 earthquakes measuring magnitude 2.5+ have struck in and around Hawai’i Island since April 20, according to USGS records.

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT – USGS
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 4:54 PM HST (Friday, May 18, 2018, 02:54 UTC)

Kīlauea Volcano Summit

• After the explosive eruption early this morning seismic levels have been gradually increasing, but as of this report no additional explosions have occurred.
• No earthquakes greater than magnitude 3.5 have occurred in the past day.
• Volcanic gas emissions at the summit remain high.

Kīlauea Lower East Rift Zone

• This afternoon, fissure 17 is still actively spattering but the flow is nearly stalled. In addition, fissures 18, 19, and 20 have reactivated and a new fissure (21) has opened between fissures 7 and 3. An area 50-100 yards wide, parallel to and north of the line of fissures between Highway 130 and Lanipuna Gardens, has dropped slightly. This long depression is currently being filled by pahoehoe lava flows from fissures 20 and 21.
• Volcanic gas emissions remain elevated throughout the area downwind of the fissures.
• Magma continues to be supplied to the lower East Rift Zone as indicated by the continued northwest displacement of a GPS monitoring station. Elevated earthquake activity continues, but earthquake locations have not moved farther downrift in the past couple of days. [USGS-HVO]

View of this morning’s eruption plume from the Overlook crater nearly an hour after the event started. This image is from the webcam located on the north rim of Moku‘āweoweo Caldera near the summit of Mauna Loa Volcano. This image was recorded at 5:10 a.m. HST. At about 04:15 a.m. HST, an explosion from the Overlook crater at Kīlauea Volcano’s summit produced an eruption column that reached at least 30,000 ft. above sea level. The plume was blown by wind toward the northeast. This resulted in ash fall at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, and nearby Volcano Village and the Volcano Golf and Country Club Subdivsion. [USGS-HVO]

Highway to Hell: Cracks widen in lower East Rift Zone, Kīlauea Volcano

Aerial view of ground cracks on Pohoiki Road during an overflight of the eruptive fissure area at about 7 a.m. HST. Cracks continued to open and widen, some with horizontal and vertical offsets, in the area during the past 24 hours. These cracks are caused by the underlying intrusion of magma into the lower East Rift Zone. [USGS-HVO]

HVO geologist next to cracks on Nohea Street in Leilani Estates this morning. These cracks expanded significantly in the past day. Note the vertical offset across the cracks. [USGS-HVO]

What Percentage of American Youth Have Psychopathic Killer Tendencies?

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• OCT
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FIRE-EARTH Report: Multiple Fatalities Reported at Santa Fe High School, Texas

• Background: At least  22 School shootings have occurred across the United States so far this year–an average of one shooting per week.

Report US Mass Murder [“USMM”] 051802 has been prepared by FIRE-EARTH Science, affiliated mental health experts and political scientists. The Report is available via FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.

Santa Fe High School, School Shooting

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Quakes Strike Panama, Japan, Kermadec Islands

ER12 – 051802

M 5.4 – South of Panama
4.029°N 82.511°W
10.0 km depth
2018-05-18 12:43:54 UTC

M 5.8 – 68km S of Nemuro, Japan
42.710°N 145.577°E
10.0 km depth
2018-05-17 18:42:10 UTC

M 6.2 – South of the Kermadec Islands
34.551°S 178.416°W
10.6 km depth
2018-05-18 01:45:31 UTC

Kīlauea Volcano: Explosion in Overlook Vent Produces Large Volcanic Cloud

Volcanic Activity Summary:

At about 0415 [HST?] this morning, an explosion from the Overlook vent within Halemaumau crater at Kilauea Volcano’s summit produced a volcanic cloud that reaches as high as 30,000 ft asl and drifted northeast. Continued emissions from the crater are reaching as high as 12,000 ft asl.

At any time, activity may again become more explosive, increasing the intensity of ash production and producing ballistic projectiles near the vent. [USGS-HVO]

This video shows spattering at fissure 18, Kīlauea Volcano’s Lower East Rift Zone, at approximately 2:00 AM HST on May 16, 2018. The audio captures the sounds of explosions and burning vegetation.

Lava spattering area from an area between fissures 16 and 20 photographed at 8:20 a.m. today [Time Zone Not Specified.]

Close view of rock hurled from the Overlook crater during an explosive event last evening. The rock broke apart on impact, and was about 60 cm (24 in) before it hit the ground. The location is a few hundred meters (yards) south of the Overlook crater at the Halema‘uma‘u parking lot. Note the ash covering the parking lot, less than about 1 cm (0.4 in) in thickness. 

View uprift from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overflight this morning at 8:25 a.m. Note sulfur dioxide plumes rising from the fissures along the rift and accumulating in the cloud deck. Winds are calm today. [Time Zone Not Specified.]

Aerial view (from a helicopter) of spattering between fissures 16 and 20, Kīlauea Volcano Lower East Rift Zone, at approximately 7:30 AM HST on May 16, 2018. The audio is the sound of the helicopter. [All images and videos mirrored from USGS-HVO]

How Rapidly Ebola Virus Evolving?

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FIRE-EARTH VERM Report: How Rapidly Ebola Virus  Evolving?

VERM Report Ebola Virus 051702 issued by FIRE-EARTH Science and affiliated virologists.

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FIRE-EARTH VERM Report

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Another Feather in the Cap of Tourism: Waterborne Diseases

One-Third of Waterborne Infections Linked to Hotel Pools, Hot Tubs –CDC

Crypto parasite continues to cause most outbreaks and illnesses linked to pools and water playgrounds.

New data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows one-third of recreational waterborne infections are acquired in hotel pools or hot tubs.

The parasite, Cryptosporidium [“Crypto”] bacteria, which causes the majority of outbreaks and illnesses, is spread by swallowing water contaminated with feces.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) – Outbreaks Associated with Treated Recreational Water — United States, 2000–2014

Outbreaks associated with exposure to treated recreational water can be caused by pathogens or chemicals in venues such as pools, hot tubs/spas, and interactive water play venues (i.e., water playgrounds). During 2000–2014, public health officials from 46 states and Puerto Rico reported 493 outbreaks associated with treated recreational water. These outbreaks resulted in at least 27,219 cases and eight deaths. Among the 363 outbreaks with a confirmed infectious etiology, 212 (58%) were caused by Cryptosporidium (which causes predominantly gastrointestinal illness), 57 (16%) by Legionella (which causes Legionnaires’ disease, a severe pneumonia, and Pontiac fever, a milder illness with flu-like symptoms), and 47 (13%) by Pseudomonas (which causes folliculitis [“hot tub rash”] and otitis externa [“swimmers’ ear”]). Investigations of the 363 outbreaks identified 24,453 cases; 21,766 (89%) were caused by Cryptosporidium, 920 (4%) by Pseudomonas, and 624 (3%) by Legionella. At least six of the eight reported deaths occurred in persons affected by outbreaks caused by Legionella. Hotels were the leading setting, associated with 157 (32%) of the 493 outbreaks. Overall, the outbreaks had a bimodal temporal distribution: 275 (56%) outbreaks started during June–August and 46 (9%) in March. Assessment of trends in the annual counts of outbreaks caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, or Pseudomonas indicate mixed progress in preventing transmission. Pathogens able to evade chlorine inactivation have become leading outbreak etiologies. The consequent outbreak and case counts and mortality underscore the utility of CDC’s Model Aquatic Health Code (https://www.cdc.gov/mahc) to prevent outbreaks associated with treated recreational water.

46 outbreaks infect more than 27,000 people

During 2000–2014, public health officials from 46 states and Puerto Rico reported 493 outbreaks associated with treated recreational water, which resulted in at least 27,219 cases and eight deaths. Etiology was confirmed for 385 (78%) outbreaks. Among these, 363 (94%) were caused by pathogens (including four caused by both Cryptosporidium and Giardia) and resulted in at least 24,453 cases. Twenty-two (6%) outbreaks were caused by chemicals and resulted in at least 1,028 cases. Among the 363 outbreaks with a confirmed infectious etiology, 212 (58%) were caused by Cryptosporidium, 57 (16%) by Legionella, and 47 (13%) by Pseudomonas. Of the 24,453 cases, 21,766 (89%) were caused by Cryptosporidium, 920 (4%) by Pseudomonas, and 624 (3%) by Legionella. Of the 212 outbreaks caused by Cryptosporidium, 24 (11%) each affected >100 persons; four of these outbreaks each affected ≥2,000 persons. At least six of the eight deaths,^¶ which all occurred after 2004, were in persons affected by outbreaks caused by Legionella.

32% of infections acquired in hotels

Hotels** (i.e., hotels, motels, lodges, or inns) were the leading setting associated with 157 (32%) of the 493 outbreaks. Of the 157 hotel-related outbreaks, 94 (60%)^†† had a confirmed infectious etiology, 40 (43%) were caused by Pseudomonas, 29 (31%) by Legionella, and 17 (18%) by Cryptosporidium.^§§ Sixty-five (41%) hotel-related outbreaks were associated with hot tubs/spas, and 47 (30%) started during February–March. Among all 493 outbreaks, a bimodal temporal distribution was observed. The 275 (56%) outbreaks that started during June–August were predominantly caused by Cryptosporidium, whereas the 46 (9%) that started in March were predominantly caused by an unidentified etiology or pathogens other than Cryptosporidium. Negative binomial regression analysis indicated that during 2000–2007, the annual number of outbreaks caused by Cryptosporidium increased by an average of 25% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 7%–45%) per year. No significant trend was found after 2007.^¶¶ Poisson regression analysis indicated that during 2000–2014 the annual number of outbreaks caused by Legionella increased by an average of 13% (95% CI = 6%–21%) per year, and the annual number of Pseudomonas folliculitis outbreaks (a total of 41 outbreaks during 2000–2014) decreased by an average of 22% (95% CI = 14%–29%) per year.*** [Source: CDC MMWR]

FIRE-EARTH Report: Gaza Massacre (051602)

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Report Gaza Massacre 051602 issued by FIRE-EARTH affiliated political scientists.

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Gaza Massacre 051602

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FIRE-EARTH Alerts: KLJR, TMJF, DMVN, DPBC 051602

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ALERTS KLJR, TMJF, DMVN, DPBC 051602 issued by FIRE-EARTH Science and affiliated teams.

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Alerts 051602

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RED Alert Kilauea Volcano

Ash eruption from Overlook vent intensifies

Volcanic Activity Summary:

As of early this morning, eruption of ash from the Overlook vent within Halemaumau crater at Kilauea Volcano’s summit has generally increased in intensity. Ash has been rising nearly continuously from the vent and drifting downwind to the southwest. Ashfall and vog (volcanic air pollution) has been reported in Pahala, about 18 miles downwind. NWS radar and pilot reports indicate the top of the ash cloud is as high as 10,000 to 12,000 feet above sea level, but this may be expected to vary depending on the vigor of activity and wind conditions.

Ash emission from the Kilauea summit vent will likely be variable with periods of increased and decreased intensity depending on the occurrence of rockfalls into the vent and other changes within the vent.

At any time, activity may become more explosive, increasing the intensity of ash production and producing ballistic projectiles near the vent. [USGS/HVO @ 23:23:27 UTC 2018-05-15]

Volcanic cloud height: 10,000 – 12,000 feet (3,000 – 4,000 m)

At 11:05 a.m. HST [May 15.] Photograph from the Jaggar Museum, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, captures an ash plume rising from the Overlook crater. Ash falling from the plume can be seen just to the right side (and below) the plume. [USGS/HVO]

At 1:38 p.m. HST [May 15,] another dark ash plume rose from the Overlook crater. During a flight earlier today by the Civil Air Patrol, the height of the ash plumes near the crater rose to more than 3 km (9,800 ft) above sea level, and downwind the plumes continued to rise to about 3.5 km (11,500 ft) above sea level. [USGS/HVO]

TOP: Activity at Halema‘uma‘u crater increased this morning to include the nearly continuous emission of ash with intermittent stronger pulses that form occasional higher plumes 1-2 kilometers (3,000 to 6,000 feet) above the ground. This photo shows the ash plume at about 9 a.m. HST. Tradewinds this morning are blowing the ash generally to the southwest toward the Ka`u Desert. The dark area to the right of the ash column rising from the Overlook crater is ash falling from the ash cloud to the ground. [USGS/HVO]

Ash plume viewed from the Volcano Golf Course near Volcano, Hawai‘i. This view is nearly due north of the Halema‘uma‘u crater. [USGS/HVO]

At 11:43 [May 15] HST, Civil Air Patrol flight CAP20 reported plume tops at about 9,500 ft [~ 3,000m] with the dispersed plume rising as high as 11,000 ft. The CAP mission was launched from Hilo in support of Hawai‘i County Civil Defense and USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory response to the ongoing eruption. Ash from this plume was reported falling on communities downwind. [USGS/HVO]

Hazard Analysis:

• Ash cloud: The ashcloud is drifting downwind primarily to the southwest with the Trade Winds. Wind conditions are expected to change in the next 24 hours and other areas around Kilauea’s summit are likely to receive ashfall.
• Ashfall: Ashfall has been reported in the community of Pahala, at locations along Highway 11 from Pahala to Volcano, and in the Ka’u Desert section of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
• Other hazards: Ballistic projectiles may be produced should steam-driven explosions occur. Impacts will be limited to an area around Halemaumau.
• Volcanic gas: Vog or volcanic air pollution produced by volcanic gas has been reported in Pahala.

 

 

FIRE-EARTH Alerts: CDHN, MRLB, TTDP 051502

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ALERTS CDHN, MRLB, TTDP 051502 issued by FIRE-EARTH Science and affiliated teams (FESC, FSCT).

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Alerts 051502

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Trojan Kosher Pig Gorging at the Wrong Troughs

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• OCT
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• TWM

How Cutthroat Billionaires, Banksters… with their Corrupt Politicians, Judges, Lawyers, Mercenaries… Destroyed the World (13)

Leaving the ‘common enablers’ [aka, Stupid White Men,] ripped off, shafted and dispossessed…

[Prepared by affiliated political scientists.]

• Report 051502 available via FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.
  

Report 051502

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KILAUEA VOLCANO: Big Island ‘Shrinking’

Fissure 20 Cracks Open

Fissure 20 emitting lava spatter and super-heated steam has forced Hawaii authorities to call for more evacuations on the Big Island, while explosive eruptions from the Kilauea volcano loom.

Hawaiʻi County, encompassed by the Big Island, is home to about 190,000 people and an inordinate no. of tourists.

LOWER EAST RIFT ZONE: Eruption of lava continues from multiple points along the northeast end of the active fissure system, HVO said.

Volcanic gas emissions remain elevated throughout the area downwind of the vents. Yesterday [May 14 AM UTC] with the onset of activity at fissure 17, powerful steam jets have occurred intermittently near the west end of the fissure. These jets may be responsible for some of the loud sounds reported by residents and emergency workers.

KILAUEA SUMMIT: “Deflationary tilt at the summit of the volcano continues and seismicity remains elevated. Last night several strong earthquakes shook HVO and the surrounding area.”

Several hours ago, “a steady, vigorous plume of steam and occasionally minor amounts of ash is rising from the Overlook vent and drifting downwind to the southwest. As has been observed over the past several days, occasional rockfalls into the deep vent are expected produce intermittent pulses of slightly more vigorous ash emissions. Depending on wind conditions, dustings of ash may occur in the Kilauea summit area and downwind. More energetic ash emissions are possible if explosive activity commences,” HVO said.

Map as of 2:30 p.m. HST, May 14, shows the location of fissure 17, which opened on May 13 at about 4:30 a.m. HST., and the area covered by an ‘a‘ā flow since then. The flow front as of 2:30 p.m. is shown by the small red circle with label. The flow is following well a path of steepest descent (blue line), immediately south of the 1955 ‘a‘ā flow boundary. Shaded purple areas indicate lava flows erupted in 1840, 1955, 1960, and 2014-2015. [USGS/HVO]