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Rates of Caesarean section and preterm births were also significantly lower for the group taking Paxlovid.
An experimental study found that plastic submerged in a river for 7 days harbored opportunistic pathogens like Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter.
A second study finds that intravenous immunoglobulin and low-dose steroids appeared to benefit MIS-C patients.
The proportion of respondents who believe in the safety of vaccines fell from 77% in April 2021 to 71% in fall 2023.
The deer, found in the north-central lower peninsula, showed symptoms including wasting, drooling, and lack of fear of people.
Cruise ships became one of the first sites of COVID-19 outbreaks in the spring of 2020.
The modeling study estimates that recommended antibiotics for sepsis and meningitis in newborns and children are less than 50% effective in countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The averted deaths had an estimated economic value of $6.5 trillion.
No effect was seen on women's or men's vaccination status and miscarriage rates.
The reports include an outbreak at a large Alabama gamebird farm.
Influenza A is most common, with H3N2 seen in about two-thirds of subtyped samples.
Bangladesh eliminated visceral leishmaniasis, Maldives interrupted leprosy transmission, and South Korea eliminated rubella.
A total of 39% to 54% reported no change in these behaviors, and less than 1% reported an increase.
The only benefit seen was a lowered combined risk for venous thromboembolism.
The 38 businesses operated or facilitated access to 60 clinics, almost all in the United States and Mexico.
Survey respondents gave the terms "antimicrobial resistance' and 'AMR' low scores for risk association and memorability.
The study suggests the seasonal flu vaccine could be a tool to help address rising antibiotic resistance.
The estimated percentage of JN.1 viruses is very small—about 0.1%.
Testing during inspection revealed positive microbiological samples in the facility's key production areas.
The analysis included 806 patients who were infected with the wild-type strain, Alpha, Delta, or Omicron strain.
