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Travel-Related Diagnoses Among U.S. Nonmigrant Travelers...

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types of uti bacteria :: Article Creator Millions Of Women Get Painful UTIs That Keep Coming Back. A New Kind Of Antibiotic May Help Break The Cycle CNN  —  The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections. The pill, gepotidacin, will be sold under the brand name Blujepa and is expected to be available in the second half of 2025. Blujepa is approved to treat females 12 and older with uncomplicated urinary tract infections, or UTIs. About half of all women will experience a UTI at some point in their lives, and about 30% will have a UTI that comes back after treatment, drugmaker GSK said. Related article New antibiotic appears to be effective against urinary tract infections, drug company says Recurrent UTIs have become a bigger problem as the bacteria that cause them have become more resistant to the antibiotics available to treat them. Blujepa is the first new type of oral a...
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5 Common But Embarrassing Symptoms You Should Definitely Talk to Your Doctor About

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nontuberculous mycobacterium infection :: Article Creator Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Infection Program Content Initial Evaluation Diagnosis of NTM infections can be challenging because the symptoms can be similar to other lung diseases, like tuberculosis and lung cancer. Typically, a diagnosis is made by identifying the bacteria in a culture grown from a sputum sample (the substance that's coughed up from the lungs), but other diagnostic tests may be necessary. Access to prior records and testing is vital to develop a timely, personalized treatment plan. Depending on how recent your previous testing is, we may also coordinate pulmonary function testing and imaging with your initial visit. Sputum testing CT imaging Blood testing EKG Immunology evaluation Consideration of thoracic surgery consultation in localized disease Monitoring of Disease Monitoring nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections primarily involv...
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Opportunistic etiological agents causing lung infections: emerging need to transform lung-targeted delivery

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sore ear :: Article Creator Here's Why Your Ears Hurt During Flights & How To Prevent It Ear pain during flights, commonly known as airplane ear or barotrauma, occurs due to rapid changes in air pressure, especially during takeoff and landing. The Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, helps equalise air pressure, but sudden changes in altitude can cause it to function inefficiently, leading to pressure buildup in the middle ear. This results in discomfort, pain, temporary hearing loss, or even a "popping" sensation. While this condition is generally harmless, it can be quite painful. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent and relieve ear pain while flying, including simple techniques and precautions that help the ears adjust more easily to pressure changes. Keep reading as we list these precautionary tips. 1. Swallow or yawn frequently Swallowing or yawning naturally opens the Eustac...
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Garlic for Yeast Infections? Probably Best To Skip It

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bv bacterial infection :: Article Creator This Rare Bacterial Infection Triggers Pus-filled Sores In The Lungs And Brain Disease name: Nocardiosis Affected populations: Nocardiosis is a rare but potentially deadly infectious disease caused by bacteria in the genus Nocardia. Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection, meaning it doesn't typically affect healthy people but may seize the chance to infect people with weakened immune systems, such as people with cancer or HIV/AIDS, as well as organ transplant recipients who are taking immunosuppressive drugs. However, around 20% to 30% of patients with nocardiosis have no known pre-existing conditions, so the infection doesn't exclusively affect people with immune deficits. People over the age of 40, especially men, are also more likely to develop the disease than other demographics. Between 500 and 1,000 new cases of nocardiosis are reported in the United States every year. Relate...
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) during pregnancy

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bovine tb symptoms :: Article Creator BOVINE TB Bovine TB is a devastating disease affecting cattle across the UK. Get information on current TB restriction rules, risk areas, the badger cull and vaccination developments. See advice on steps to prevent TB, including badger proofing your farm and what to do if your herd fails a TB test. Dead Badger Study Points To TB Spread In Southern 'edge Area' New research has revealed the presence of Mycobacterium bovis, the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis, in badgers found dead along the southern edge of England's expanding TB epidemic. The study, was conducted across five counties – Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, and East Sussex – in the buffer between the high risk and low risk areas. It provides new insight into the potential role of badgers in the transmission of TB, particularly in areas where the disease has not yet fully taken hold in cattle populations. ...
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Garlic for Yeast Infections? Probably Best To Skip It

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brucella lab diagnosis :: Article Creator Severe Headache After Consuming Raw Milk? Test For Brucellosis   Humans should avoid drinking raw milk and unpasteurised milk products. [iStockphoto] Many milk consumers are not aware of brucellosis, a disease mainly caused by the consumption of unboiled raw milk and other dairy products and eating undercooked meat and meat products. Dr Mulei Muema, an epidemiologist, at Washington State University Global Health-Kenya and a PhD Fellow, at the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi explains that brucellosis is a zoonotic disease (transmitted from animals to humans) caused by a bacterium from the genus Brucella that affects livestock, wildlife, and humans. He says that brucellosis is found worldwide but is particularly common in regions where livestock keeping is practised, especially in pastoral communities. Dr Muema says that apart from the consumption of raw and unb...
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giardiasis :: Article Creator Innovative Probiotic Strain Shows Enhanced Efficacy Against Common Intestinal Infection Fri 4th Apr, 2025 Recent research has unveiled a novel probiotic strain, Lactobacillus johnsonii CNCM I-4884, demonstrating significant effectiveness in combating giardiasis, a prevalent intestinal infection caused by the protozoan Giardia intestinalis. This infection is not only the foremost cause of intestinal parasitic diseases in humans but also affects pets, particularly dogs. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and weight loss, with potential long-term complications such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue. As resistance to traditional treatment options, such as nitroimidazoles, becomes increasingly common, researchers have turned their focus to this promising probiotic strain. Patented by INRAE, MNHN, and EnvA in 2015, L. Johnsonii has shown substantial anti-Giardia activity, hinder...
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