Infectious Disease
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Deadly Bird Flu Strain Doesn’t Spread Easily to Humans
Outbreaks of a deadly strain of bird flu have infected poultry and wild birds across the globe. UH infectious disease specialist Keith Armitage, MD, answers common questions.
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Respiratory Viruses on the Rise? Yes, But No Need to Panic
During the pandemic, social distancing and masking made respiratory illnesses almost obsolete. They’re making a comeback, but aren’t usually a serious health threat.
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'Superbugs' Are Surging and So Is Antibiotic Resistance
A surge of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” has emerged since the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how exerts are fighting these hard-to-treat infections.
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The Re-Emergence of Polio: What You Need to Know
The first U.S. case of polio in a decade and evidence of community spread in New York raises concerns about a disease most Americans have never had to think about.
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Paxlovid: A Promising New Antiviral Therapy for COVID-19 Available at Your Local Pharmacy
If taken within five days of symptoms appearing, the antiviral drug called Paxlovid has proven effective in preventing hospitalization and death.