5 stories tagged #infectious diseases

  1. Infectious Disease Expert Battles Stigma, Champions Patient Care
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    Infectious Disease Expert Battles Stigma, Champions Patient Care

    Associate Professor Sophia Archuleta, a leading infectious diseases specialist, not only treats life-threatening infections but also combats the stigma surrounding conditions like HIV.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. UK Meningitis Cases Decline in Latest Outbreak Update
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    UK Meningitis Cases Decline in Latest Outbreak Update

    UKHSA reports drop in confirmed meningitis cases, with no new infections reported.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Ancient Killer Typhoid Fever Gains Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance
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    Ancient Killer Typhoid Fever Gains Dangerous Antibiotic Resistance

    Scientists warn that typhoid fever, an ancient bacterial disease, is rapidly evolving extensive drug resistance, posing a growing threat globally. Urgent prevention measures are needed.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  4. Scientists Engineer Mosquitoes to Combat Dengue Outbreaks
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    Scientists Engineer Mosquitoes to Combat Dengue Outbreaks

    A groundbreaking trial in Singapore demonstrates the potential of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes to significantly reduce dengue transmission and mosquito populations.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. WHO Unveils Global Handbook to Combat Surging STIs
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    WHO Unveils Global Handbook to Combat Surging STIs

    The World Health Organization releases a unified operational guide to strengthen global sexually transmitted infection prevention amidst rising infection rates and fragmented health systems.

    3mo ago 1 min read