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Infections and infectious diseases

Find out everything you need to know about infections, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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What new and expecting parents should know about RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalizations among infants.

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8 things you should know about the flu shot
Experts suspect a serious flu season may be upon us.

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How monoclonal antibodies prevent severe RSV infections
This preventive treatment can protect infants at high risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (R...

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants
While nearly every child will have RSV at some point, the illness can be much more severe for some.

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Knowing and lowering your child’s risk of severe RSV
Learn about the factors that could put your child at a greater risk of severe illness from respirato...

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The importance of diversity in clinical trials for hepatitis C
Diversity is important in clinical trials due to genetic, metabolic, social, economic, and cultural ...

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Patient perspectives: understanding healthcare equity as a provider, patient, or person of color
From representation reflected in specialties of medical professionals, to balance within clinical tr...

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The risks of RSV as a diabetes patient
People with diabetes are at higher risk for more severe complications when it comes to RSV.

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How blood transfusions for sickle cell may have impacted hepatitis C rates among Black Americans
In the past, donated blood was not screened for hepatitis C, and this could have negatively impacted...

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Whooping cough is on the rise—here's how to avoid infection
Learn more about this preventable infection, and why it’s making a comeback.