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What Complications Can Occur With HIV?

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viral stomach bug :: Article Creator Missouri Teenager Left Paralyzed And On A Ventilator From West Nile Virus A St. Louis County, Missouri, teenager suffered rare complications from West Nile virus that has left him paralyzed and on a ventilator. John Procter V said his son's symptoms started around Aug. 8 when he complained of headaches and dizziness. A doctor told John Procter VI, 18, a recent high school graduate whom the family calls "BB," that he had a tension headache and that he was dehydrated and to get some rest, his father said in an interview Thursday. The family took him back to the hospital after he started "violently vomiting," his father said. This time, doctors said he had a "stomach bug," gave him over-the-counter medicine and sent him home. "It didn't get better; it got worse," the older Procter said. "A fever started coming, high fever, 103, 104, could not break the

Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

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5 Weird Ways Hot Tubs Can Make You Sick

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bacterial conjunctivitis causes :: Article Creator 5 Common Causes Of Pink Eye Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a condition that many people encounter at some point in their lives. This common eye problem causes redness, irritation, and discharge in the eyes, making it a significant discomfort for those affected. Understanding the causes of pink eye is crucial for effective treatment and prevention. In this article, we will explore the five common causes of pink eye, delving into how each cause leads to this irritating condition and offering insights on how to manage and prevent it. 1. Viral infections The role of viruses in causing pink eye One of the most frequent causes of pink eye is viral infections. Viruses like adenovirus, which is responsible for many common colds, can also infect the eyes, leading to viral conjunctivitis. This type of pink eye is highly contagious and spreads easily through direct contact with an infect

Abstracts from the International Science Symposium on HIV and Infectious Diseases (ISSHID 2019): Infectious diseases

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ludwigs angina :: Article Creator Princess Sophie Of Bavaria, Who Made Headlines For Fainting At Her Royal Wedding, Welcomes First Child Prince Ludwig and Princess Sophie of Bavaria are parents! The royal couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy they named Prince Rupprecht Theodor Maria, on Aug. 6 in Munich, according to a post shared on social media. The announcement featured an illustration by Alexandra Eltz of a stork carrying a blue blanket. "Mother and child are in excellent health, the young family is now enjoying their first days together," the image was captioned. The name Rupprecht has German origins and means "bright fame," according to The Bump. The moniker also has family roots — Rupprecht was also the name of the last crown prince of Bavaria. According to the British Museum, the royal "lost his chance to rule Bavaria when it became a republic" after World War I but "continued to fight

Abstracts from the International Science Symposium on HIV and Infectious Diseases (ISSHID 2019): Infectious diseases

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h poly bacteria :: Article Creator New Compound Found To Be Effective Against 'flesh-eating' Bacteria Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal "flesh-eating" illnesses. The compound could be the first of an entirely new class of antibiotics, and a gift to clinicians seeking more effective treatments against bacteria that can't be tamed easily with current antibiotics. The research is published Aug. 2 in Science Advances. The compound targets gram-positive bacteria, which can cause drug-resistant staph infections, toxic shock syndrome and other illnesses that can turn deadly. It was developed through a collaboration between the labs of Scott Hultgren, Ph.D., the Helen L. Stoever Professor of Molecular Microbiology, and Michael Caparon, Ph.D., a pro

5 Weird Ways Hot Tubs Can Make You Sick

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c pneumoniae :: Article Creator An Alarm Sounds: Dangerous K. Pneumoniae Is Spreading Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. Pneumoniae) is a common Gram-negative bacterium. These germs can live almost anywhere, including in water, soil, and inside of mammals. They are often harmless. But the threat they pose depends largely on where they end up. While these bugs can often be found in the nasopharynx and gut of humans, they can be a problematic colonizer of medical devices. Though the microbe is common and not a threat to most people, K. Pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen that commonly causes infections in healthcare settings, and easily targets people with compromised immune systems. K. Pneumoniae has also been known to cause serious infections in surgical sites and the urinary tract, and can cause pneumonia or meningitis. Because the microbe carries a gene encoding for an enzyme called β-lactamase, it can naturally resist the effects of some common antibi

Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

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mac pulmonary disease :: Article Creator Insmed Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Financial Results And Provides Business Update —ARIKAYCE® (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension) Total Revenue of $90.3 Million for the Second Quarter of 2024, Reflecting 17% Growth Over the Second Quarter of 2023— —U.S. Launch Readiness for Brensocatib in Bronchiectasis Remains on Track with NDA Submission Expected in the Fourth Quarter of 2024— —Primary Endpoint for ENCORE Study of ARIKAYCE in Patients with Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent MAC Lung Infection Agreed Upon with U.S. FDA— —Company Reiterates 2024 Global ARIKAYCE Revenue Guidance in the Range of $340 Million to $360 Million, Reflecting Double-Digit Growth Compared to 2023— BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq: INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing seri