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— The report "is a complete U-turn," according to one expert
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Antenatal vaccines are "of utmost importance" in immunocompromising conditions like HIV
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Antenatal vaccines are "of utmost importance" in immunocompromising conditions like HIV
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PCR testing reveals an unusual presentation of an increasingly common disease
Man presented with irregular gray-white ulcers on the soft palate, uvula, and tonsils
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Younger workers did gain significant benefit from the peer-to-peer program
No culturable H5N1 virus detected in milk products; no virus in infant formula, either
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New antibiotics are desperately needed to combat multi-drug resistant gonorrhea, experts say
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Virologist stages protest: "I won't leave, I won't quit, I am pursuing science and the truth"
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Analysis suggests cow-to-cow transmission, potential spread through raw milk
Stewardship needs improving, experts say
CXCR4 antagonist mavorixafor effectively boosts neutrophils and lymphocytes to reduce infections
