Infectious Diseases
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The evolving pulmonary landscape in HIV
“Should management be tailored for people with HIV infection?”
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Report eyes complications from microwave energy devices for hyperhidrosis
The study authors recommend questioning patients about hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) history and examining for HS clinical findings before using...
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Risk threshold may help providers decide on rabies PEP
In the United States, rabies postexposure prophylaxis often is given without a comprehensive assessment that considers regional variances.
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COVID vaccines safe for young children, study finds
“These results can provide reassurance to clinicians, parents, and policymakers alike.”
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Ancient plague, cyclical pandemics … history lesson?
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Adult tonsillectomies work and they’re cost effective
There are sparse data about the value of the procedure, which has fallen out of favor.
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CDC warns of Mpox resurgence in summer of 2023
Springtime and summertime gatherings and festivals could lead to renewed virus spread.
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The antimicrobial peptide that even Pharma can love
Faster wound healing comes in waves, and a cancer drug that eats bugs.
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CDC: Drug-resistant ringworm reported in New York
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A healthy 36-year-old female presented with 4 days of itchy lesions on the right upper extremity
The patient had no systemic symptoms, but did have mild lymphadenopathy.