Tick Exposure Can Occur in a Minute in Infested Areas
2014-06-07
Insect repellant, clothing and daily skin checks best defense against disease-carrying pests, expert saysContinue Reading
Camels Confirmed as Source of Human MERS Infection
2014-06-04
The animals are the Typhoid Mary of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, infectious disease expert says
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Easy-to-Use IV Antibiotics Could Help Treat Serious Skin Infections
2014-06-04
Study found two drugs worked as well as standard medication, with far fewer infusions neededContinue Reading
Antibiotic Lowers Death Risk for Elderly Patients With Pneumonia: Study
2014-06-03
But azithromycin boosted chances of heart attack slightly in this vulnerable populationContinue Reading
Antibiotic Lowers Death Risk for Elderly Patients With Pneumonia: Study
2014-06-03
But azithromycin boosted chances of heart attack slightly in this vulnerable populationContinue Reading
Preventing Tick Bites
2014-05-30
Long pants, socks and insect repellant help protect you from ticksContinue Reading
CDC: 3rd Suspected MERS Case Was False Alarm
2014-05-28
Thorough blood tests found no sign of infection in Illinois man, agency saysContinue Reading
FDA Approves Antibiotic for Skin Infections
2014-05-27
Dalvance (dalbavancin) should help against bacteria resistant to older drugs
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Researchers Explore New Target for Malaria Vaccine
2014-05-22
Approach shows promise in mice but more study needed before human trials can begin, experts sayContinue Reading
Windshield Washer Fluid May Be Source of Legionnaires’ Disease
2014-05-19
Study finds the potentially dangerous bacteria can exist for up to 14 months in the productContinue Reading