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Microbiology
WHO Confirms First Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Virus belongs to the same family as Ebola, 16 other suspected cases reported.
Greatest risk of in-hospital mortality associated with bacterial coinfection.
September 2023
Optimizing Sepsis Biomarker Utilization
The kinetics of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein prove more informative than individual values in predicting sepsis, aiding in diagnosis and antibiotic therapy evaluation.
September 2023
Coronavirus Vaccines Found to Prevent Pregnancy Complications
A study led by Dr. José Villar at the University of Oxford demonstrates the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines in preventing pregnancy complications, including those associated with the Omicron variant.
September 2023
Severe Form of Mpox Identified with High Mortality in HIV Patients
Deaths from mpox reported only in individuals living with HIV.
September 2023
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhosis: A Common but Deadly Complication
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis poses a significant risk of mortality in individuals with cirrhosis, highlighting the need for early intervention.
September 2023
Impact of Urinary Tract Infections on Women's Health Examined
Study evaluates activity impairment, quality of life, and associated costs of urinary tract infections in women.
September 2023
Updated Recommendations on Hand Hygiene
Updated advice emphasizes hand hygiene to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
September 2023
COVID Vaccination May Lower Risk of Post-Infection Diabetes
Study examines association between COVID-19 vaccination and incident diabetes.
September 2023
Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation Explored
Defensive beliefs likely contribute to avoidance of colorectal cancer screening.