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Secondary infections caused by bacteria or viruses during hospital care remain a long-standing global challenge, despite ...

For the first time, scientists have been able to watch the flu virus live as it infects human airway cells. They developed a ...

Research shows that many viruses can linger in the air and on surfaces long after an infected person has left the room — ...

Know how TORCH infections during pregnancy can affect fetal development, early warning signs to watch for, essential screening tests, treatment options, and practical prevention strategies.

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Some couples got flowers, dinner or a present for each other on Valentine's Day. But thousands in Hawaii may be giving their partner something unwanted: a sexually transmitted infection.

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