Infectious Diseases
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Gut microbiota and its implications for psychiatry: A review of 3 studies
The “human microbiota” describes all microorganisms within the human body, including bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotes.
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Mavyret approved for children with any HCV genotype
Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) tablets are the first means of treating any of six identified genotypes of HCV in children.
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Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk
Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease...
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Measles cases for 2019 now at postelimination high
“With a safe and effective vaccine that protects against measles, the suffering we are seeing is avoidable,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
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Gaps exist in rotavirus vaccination coverage in young U.S. children
Twenty-nine percent of U.S. children under age 36 months likely are not fully vaccinated against rotavirus vaccine.
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U.S. measles cases nearing postelimination-era high
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Candida auris: Dangerous and here to stay
Mortality rates topped 50% during a protracted outbreak at a Spanish hospital.
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Research coalition issues plan for curing hepatitis B virus
VIENNA – More than 250 million people have hepatitis B virus infection, and no cure exists. Researchers published a strategy to fix this.
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FDA approves first two-drug tablet for HIV
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Flu activity falling but still elevated