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Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick to people and pets.
Sep 22, 2025
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In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it's actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: ...
Aug 28, 2025
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A surge in cases of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater is a chilling reminder of the potential danger associated with vacation pastimes like swimming and wading.
Aug 18, 2025
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With temperatures rising, people across the country are heading outdoors to garden, hike, swim and revel in the sunshine. But there's a hidden danger in the tall grass and brush—ticks carrying microbes that cause Lyme and ...
Jun 2, 2025
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Pregnant women often think--or are told--that they cannot take medications during pregnancy to avoid harming the mom or baby. But one University of Mississippi professor is hoping new research will help medical professionals ...
May 9, 2025
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Across primary care practices, guideline adherence remains suboptimal for chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Mar 31, 2025
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Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., autoimmunity) can cause permanent hair loss, a new study shows. This regimen may also come with fewer ...
Mar 18, 2025
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A study of more than 32,000 people living in Tamil Nadu, India, suggests scrub typhus infection may affect up to 10% of rural populations annually and is a leading yet under-recognized cause of hospitalizations for fever ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection spread by biting ticks to humans and dogs. Found on every continent except Antarctica, the infectious disease has been spreading since the early 2000s, most notably in ...
Mar 6, 2025
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A self-destructing vaccine administered intravenously provides additional safety and protection against tuberculosis (TB) in macaque monkeys, suggests new University of Pittsburgh research published in Nature Microbiology.
Jan 10, 2025
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