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A new strain of Burkholderia pseudomallei was detected in three water and soil samples from one man's property.
Most exposures were short, but transmission usually resulted from exposures of 1 hour to several days.
Long-COVID patients had reduced heart rate variability at rest and during deep breathing,
The authors of the study say the findings provide worldwide antibiotic stewardship goals for COVID-19 and future pandemics.
Ear infections, a general practitioner as a prescriber, and a rural setting were identified as the primary drivers of inappropriate prescribing in high-income countries.
For the first time, CWD was found in Rock, Blaine, and Thomas counties, all in the north-central part of the state.
A sharp rise in Western equine encephalomyelitis in animals was recently reported in Argentina and Uruguay, posing a threat to people in the region.
As part of its announcement today, the WHO recommended universal masking for health facilities and protection for health workers.
The court ruled the agency failed to assess the risk to pollinators and didn't provide enough evidence that the medically important antibiotic can prevent citrus diseases.
Crude cumulative incidence of 28-day all-cause death or hospitalization was 5% for early initiators and 7% for delayed users.
Persistent headache began during the first 2 weeks of COVID-19 in more than two thirds of participants.
The authors recommended following the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation to begin routine HPV vaccination at age 9.
Doses will still be available to low-income countries through Gavi's regular immunization program.
Hospital-acquired pneumonia, is the most common nosocomial infection—and the deadliest.
Maternal flu vaccination was 19% effective against infant emergency department visits.
In just December, the outbreaks have led to the loss of more than 7.2 million poultry.
The sample was obtained from a taxidermist and tested as part of proactive surveillance.
The severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face mainly affects young children and frequently leads to death or severe disfigurement if not treated early.
So far in this outbreak, 40 sick people resided in long-term care facilities, and 30 children attended childcare centers before they got sick.
Providers who more commonly treat STIs were more likely to prescribe prophylactic doxycycline for STI prevention and agree that the benefits outweigh the risks.
