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The experts say Measles is now on it's way back to becoming a big problem. A press release from the Centers For Disease ...
“The Champion’s Kit” was developed by APIC in partnership with the and funded by a health education grant from (Professional Disposables International). APIC defines a champion as “an individual who ...
Patients at high risk for severe RSV infection include those of advanced age—especially 75 years or older—and those with chronic cardiopulmonary comorbidities including lung disease (COPD ...
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This HealthLeaders podcast focuses on several infection prevention topics, including respiratory virus season, emerging pathogen considerations, and healthcare-acquired conditions.
In a Healio video exclusive, Jeff Baxter, president and CEO of VBI Vaccines, discusses the current burden of hepatitis B virus infection and shares updates on prevention and treatment strategies ...
Hepatitis A is an acute liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) and transmitted via the fecal-oral route through person-to-person transmission and contaminated food or water.
In a post hoc analysis, the number of cases of lower respiratory tract infection of any cause that were averted was estimated to be 93.6 (95% CI, 63.0 to 124.0), and the number of hospitalizations ...
Hepatitis A is a liver infection that occurs due to the hepatitis A virus. This article looks at immunity against hepatitis A, symptoms, prevention, vaccines, and treatment for the virus.
Chronic infection can lead to severe health issues such as liver failure, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, and may remain asymptomatic for years, complicating diagnosis and management [1].