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Many ER Patients Test Positive for HIV While in Most Infectious Stage

Mammals Defend Against Viruses Differently Than Invertebrates

Brazil Reports Detection of Poliovirus in Sewage

Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa: 49 New Cases, 12 Deaths

Physicians Say Massive Deployment Needed to Fight Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic in West Africa

Between June 16 and 18, 2014, a total of 3 new cases and 3 deaths were reported from Gueckedou (3 cases and 0 death), Telimele (0 case and 2 deaths), and Boffa (0 cases and 1 death). This brings the cumulative number of cases and deaths reported from Guinea to 390 (258 confirmed, 88 probable, and 44 suspected) and 267 deaths.

FDA Approves Sivextro to Treat Skin Infections

Progress in 10 x '20 Initiative Shows Promise but More Action Needed

Researchers Develop Quality Indicators for Antimicrobial Treatment in Adults with Sepsis

Slide Show: Tickborne Diseases

ACI Says FDA Rule Could End Consumer Access to Antibacterial Soaps

PDI Sani-Hands Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes Deliver 360-Degree Approach to Hand Hygiene

Lourdes Specialty Hospital Receives 3M Award for Excellence in Skin Safety at WOCN Conference

Sage Products Supports 11 First-Time Poster Presenters at the WOCN Society's 46th Annual Conference

Medline's Advanced Skin, Wound Care Products Span Continuum of Skin Care from Prevention to Treatment

Molecule Regulates Production of Antibacterial Agent Used by Immune Cells

A Bacterial Ballistic System

Cochrane Review of RDTs for Diagnosis of Visceral Leishmaniasis

Single Tick Bite Can Pack Double Pathogen Punch

CDC Lab Determines Possible Staff Exposure to Anthrax

People who get bitten by a blacklegged tick have a higher-than-expected chance of being exposed to more than one pathogen at the same time. The new research, published online today in the journal PLOS ONE, was conducted by scientists at Bard College, Sarah Lawrence College, and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.

New Monkey Model for AIDS Offers Promise for Medical Research

Criminal Profiling Technique Targets Killer Diseases

Evolution of Equine Influenza Led to Canine Offshoot Which Could Mix with Human Influenza

CDC Offers Guidance to U.S. Clinicians Regarding New WHO Polio Vaccination Requirements

Increase in MRSA Prompts Updated IDSA Guidelines for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Study Identifies, Clarifies MERS-Related Abnormality Distribution on CT Imaging of Patients

New Case of Human Infection with H7N9 Virus is Reported to WHO

Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa: 47 New Cases, 14 Deaths

Human Sweat Can Reduce Effectiveness of Bacteria-Fighting Brass Objects in Hospitals

Between June 14 and 16, 2014, a total of 7 new cases and 5 new deaths were reported from Gueckedou (4 cases and 5 deaths) and Boffa (3 cases and 0 deaths). This brings the cumulative number of cases and deaths reported from Guinea to 398 (254 confirmed, 88 probable and 56 suspected) and 264 deaths.