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In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis
HIV vaccine candidate's mysteries unlocked 20 years later

HIV vaccine candidate's mysteries unlocked 20 years later

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityHIV. Credit: Chris Bickel / AAASAbout two decades after first devising a new kind of vaccine, Oregon Health & Science University researchers are unloc

HIV vaccine candidate's mysteries unlocked 20 years later

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityHIV. Credit: Chris Bickel / AAASAbout two decades after first devising a new kind of vaccine, Oregon Health & Science University researchers are unloc
Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang

Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang
Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by
Zambia's double health battle: cholera and anthrax

Zambia's double health battle: cholera and anthrax

Spores of the anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis). Credit: CDCZambia on Tuesday reported more cholera deaths as it battles the bacterial disease as well as its worst outbreak of anthrax in more than

Zambia's double health battle: cholera and anthrax

Spores of the anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis). Credit: CDCZambia on Tuesday reported more cholera deaths as it battles the bacterial disease as well as its worst outbreak of anthrax in more than
What should I do with an expired COVID test?

What should I do with an expired COVID test?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityThe expiration date on your COVID may be wrong. Check the FDA website to see if the shelf life has been extended. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Nort

What should I do with an expired COVID test?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityThe expiration date on your COVID may be wrong. Check the FDA website to see if the shelf life has been extended. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Nort
Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c

Study finds hospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection

JANUARY 11, 2024by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newstudypublished in theAmerican Journal of Infection Controlreports microbial c
Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

byUniversity of LiverpoolImmune mediators are elevated acutely and correlate with different brain injury markers at different timepoints. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.

Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

byUniversity of LiverpoolImmune mediators are elevated acutely and correlate with different brain injury markers at different timepoints. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.
One dirty pool, many cases of E. coli: Summer's swimming danger

One dirty pool, many cases of E. coli: Summer's swimming danger

by Steven Reinberg Healthday ReporterAs the weather warms and families flock to pools, dirty water may dampen the fun.Swimmers at a Pennsylvania community pool learned that the hard way in June 2021,

One dirty pool, many cases of E. coli: Summer's swimming danger

by Steven Reinberg Healthday ReporterAs the weather warms and families flock to pools, dirty water may dampen the fun.Swimmers at a Pennsylvania community pool learned that the hard way in June 2021,