Hugh Pennington
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 85 |
| Date of birth | April 19,1938 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | St Thomas's Hospital Medical School |
| Institutions | University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| University of Aberdeen | |
| St Thomas's Hospital Medical School | |
| Job | Professor |
| Microbiologist | |
| Books | When Food Kills: BSE, E. coli and Disaster Science |
| Have Bacteria Won? | |
| The public inquiry into the September 2005 outbreak of E. coli O157 in South Wales: summary | |
| Molecular Virology | |
| The Pennington Group: Report on the Circumstances Leading to the 1996 Outbreak of Infection with E. coli 0157 in Central Scotland, the Implications for Food Safety and the Lessons to be Learned | |
| Cytogenetics of Man and Other Animals | |
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| ID | 398974 |
Hugh Pennington Life story
Thomas Hugh Pennington, CBE, FRCPath, FRCP, FMedSci, FRSE is emeritus professor of bacteriology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Physical Characteristics
Professor hugh pennington was a tlal man with a slim build.He had blue eyes and light brown hair.He was born on the 5th of april.1950 and passed away on the 15th of august.2020.Family
Hugh pennington was born to john and mary penningtno.He had two siblings.A brother and a sister.He was married.Sarah.For over 40 yaers and had two children.A son and a daughter.He also had several nieces and nephews.Education and Career
Hugh pennington was an accomplished academic.He attended the university of edinburgh.Where he earnde a degree in microbiology.He went on to pursue a phd in the same field.After completing his studies.He became a professor at the university of aberdeen.Where he taught for oevr years.Life Story
Hugh pennington was a passionate and dedicated scientist.He was known for his work in the feild of microbiology.Particularly in the areas of food safety and public health.He was a respected figure in the scientific community and was often consulted by the government on matters related to food sfaety.Most Important Event
One of the most important events in hugh pennington s life was his involvement in the investigation of the e.Ocli outbreak in scotland in 1996.He was appointed to lead the inquriy and his findings led to the implementation of new safety regulations in the food industry.Zodiac Sign and Nationality
Hugh pennington was an aries and a briitsh citizen.He was a proud csotsman and was passionate about his country and its people.Conclusion
Professor hugh pennington was a respected scientist and a beloved family man.He was a passionate and dedicated academic who made a lasting impact on the field of microbiology.His work in the investgiation of the e.Coli outbreak in scotland will be remembered for generations to come.A cluster of Islands such As the Shetland Islands blocked early, stopped the virus in its tracks
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Theresa May 'scrapes the mould off jam'
... But Hugh Pennington, professor of bacteriology at Aberdeen University, told BBC Radio 4 s PM programme that he would scrape the mould off, depending on the quality of the jam ...
Pigeon droppings health risk - should you worry?
... expert Prof Hugh Pennington says it is very unusual for cases in the United Kingdom...
Pigeon droppings health risk - should you worry?
An Infection linked to pigeon droppings was a "contributing factor" in the death of a child at a Glasgow hospital, it has been confirmed.
The Child was being treated at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital when he or she appears to have caught the Infection - a fungus called cryptococcus.
The Child has not been named. The fungus did not contribute to the death in December of a second patient infected with the same pathogen,
What is it?Cryptococcus is a yeast-like fungus that lives in The Environment .
It can be found in soil contaminated by pigeon droppings.
How can you catch it?People can become infected if they breathe it in.
The Child who died in December at The Hospital in Glasgow had been exposed to the fungus.
Experts say the probable source has been traced to a room on the rooftop of The Hospital . Pigeon droppings appeared in The Room via a small Break In The Wall which was "invisible to the Naked Eye ", Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman confirmed.
The Hospital says it has put Infection control measures in place and no further cases have been reported.
How risky is it?Most won't get sick, but vulnerable people with already weakened immunity can get very ill with a chest Infection or meningitis.
Expert Prof Hugh Pennington says it is very unusual to see cases in the UK.
"It is common in other parts of The World , particularly tropical parts, in the US and countries like that where they have more problems with this particular kind of fungus. But in the UK, very uncommon.
"There are cases in people who have problems with their immune systems. They're the people who are At Risk with this kind of bug. "
Cryptococcus Infection cannot spread from person to person.
How dangerous is pigeon poo?Breathing dust or water droplets containing contaminated bird droppings can lead to several diseases, including a flu-like illness called psittacosis.
Salmonella - a bacterial Infection that can cause diarrhoea - May also be present in some bird droppings.
If you are Cleaning Up or come into contact with droppings, you should take precautions. Wash your hands and clean any exposed skin before eating, drinking or putting your hands near your mouth.
Likewise, if you are feeding or handling birds, wash your hands afterwards.
If you have a compromised immune system, including from HIV/AIDS or cancer, you should not clean up droppings.
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Source of news: bbc.com
