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New tickborne virus emerges in China
A previously unknown RNA segmented virus was associated with a febrile illness that spread to 86 patients.
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Association between cytomegalovirus and MS varies by region
SEATTLE – Cytomegalovirus seropositivity may be associated with increased likelihood of multiple sclerosis in the Middle East and decreased...
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FDA approves first vaccine for prevention of dengue disease
Dengue is endemic in four U.S. territories.
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Targeting parasitic histones may improve outcomes in cerebral malaria
GLASGOW – This research could guide the development of treatment strategies for hundreds of thousands of patients each year, particularly children...
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Anti-infective update addresses SSSI choices
ORLANDO – A new topical and two systemic choices are available to fight skin and soft tissue infections.
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Artesunate to become first-line malaria treatment in U.S.
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Tropical travelers’ top dermatologic infestations
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Leading the list: leishmaniasis, tungiasis, myiasis, and cutaneous larva migrans.
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Dengue antibodies may reduce Zika infection risk
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Single-dose tafenoquine appears to prevent malaria relapse
The drug cut relapse rates in select patients without causing symptomatic anemia.
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Puppy bite at yoga retreat leads to rabies death: Prompts health warning
Individuals going to rabies-endemic countries need a pretravel consultation with a travel health specialist regarding preexposure prophylaxis.
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Methotrexate relieves pain of Chikungunya-associated arthritis
Joint swelling was also reduced in the 50-patient case series.