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RSV can take a toll months after hospitalization
RSV can take a toll months after hospitalization Recovering from RSV doesn’t necessarily mean recovery is complete, as adults may experience lingering effects months after hospitalization. A new study found that adults of all ages can be affected by RSV, with profound effects including breathlessness and difficulty performing daily activities. The study showed that while […]
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From furry friends to fish, turning up the heat helps animals fight germs − how Mother Nature’s cure offers humans a lesson on fever
From furry friends to fish, turning up the heat helps animals fight germs − how Mother Nature’s cure offers humans a lesson on fever Fever is not caused by pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 or the flu, but rather by the body’s immune system response to infection. The body raises its internal temperature to create a hostile […]
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C. diff spreads in hospitals way more than previously thought
C. diff spreads in hospitals way more than previously thought Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection, commonly known as C. diff, spreads more widely within hospitals than previously thought, according to a new study. The bacteria can survive for long periods outside the body and can be transferred from surface to patient or vice versa, leading […]
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