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IDSA report calls for improved, rapid diagnostic testing

The Infectious Diseases Society of America has called for better diagnostics for infectious diseases, outlining goals that require collaborated efforts between Congress, regulatory bodies, industry, professional...

14 November, 2013

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Bird flu strain infects human for 1st time

A strain of bird flu that scientists thought could not infect people has shown up in a Taiwanese woman, a nasty surprise that shows scientists must do more to spot worrisome flu strains before they ignite a global...

14 November, 2013

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Study uncovers new explanation for infection susceptibility in newborns

Cells that allow helpful bacteria to safely colonize the intestines of newborn infants also suppress their immune systems to make them more vulnerable to infections, according to new research in Nature. Published online...

8 November, 2013

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‘The most poisonous substance in the world’ discovered?

Scientists have discovered the first new form of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria in more than 40 years, according to a new study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. The new bacteria produces a toxin so...

1 November, 2013

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Bird flu viruses could re-emerge in upcoming flu season

International experts recommend vigilance and promote targeted surveillance, market restructuring to fight H7N9, H5N1 and other threats. FAO has issued a new warning to the international community that the H7N9 and H5N1...

11 October, 2013

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CDC report shows growing threat posed by antibiotic resistance

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health that is undermining our ability to treat infectious diseases and health care...

8 October, 2013

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Encephalitis vaccine mulled for adults

Adults will soon have an equal chance to fight the deadly Japanese encephalitis virus, as Dispur has decided to inoculate them with the vaccine that is so far known to be effective only in children below 15 years. The...

8 October, 2013

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U.N reports HIV infections have fallen one third since 2001

A recent report by the United Nations Programme on HIV states that new infections of HIV fell one third globally between 2001 and 2012. This means that there is considerable success in the effort to fight one of the...

8 October, 2013

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CIDS to conduct continuous medical education programme on infectious diseases

In order to improve the understanding of common infectious diseases in India, Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS) in association with Infectious Diseases Training & Research Centre, Christian Medical College...

30 September, 2013

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A new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

At a time when scientists are quickly running out of options, McMaster researchers are using a new approach to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The technique involves researchers in the Michael G. DeGroote...

30 September, 2013

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