Letermovir was noninferior to valganciclovir in preventing CMV illness through 1 year after transplant (10.4% vs 11.8%).
A randomized controlled trial reveals that rifapentine, an antibiotic used for TB treatment, can protect household contacts from leprosy.
The goal is at least 5 air changes per hour and an upgrade to MERV-13 filters.
The gene-edited calf has reduced susceptibility to bovine viral diarrhea virus and was produced by an innovation that one day could reduce antimicrobial use in cattle.
In Nevada, 18 cases were reported in 2022, and 15 patients required surgery.
The patient may have contracted the waterborne amoebic disease from sinus rinse practices using tap water.
Data show that use of proton-pump inhibitors increased hospital patients' risk of acquiring multidrug-resistant organisms by nearly 50%.
The WHO says urgent action is needed if countries around the globe want to reach their water and sanitation goals.
The drug was 95% effective 18 months after treatment for sleeping sickness in adults and teens, regardless of disease stage.
A cluster of 10 illnesses and 3 deaths is linked to a healthcare facility in the northern part of the country.
