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2 Men Get Infected with Parasitic Worms from Same Kidney Donor: 'Rounded Heads and Tapered Tails'
A second man from Albany, N.Y., aged 66, who received the donor’s other kidney also developed a parasitic infection, the ...
Man receives kidney transplant, then body becomes riddled with worms, doctors say
The 61-year-old man received a new kidney from a deceased donor after being diagnosed with “nephrosclerosis-related end-stage ...
Doctors Warn Of Parasitic Infection From Stray Dogs
In a disturbing case of medical misdiagnosis, an 18-year-old boy was treated for tuberculosis (TB) for six months before ...
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The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment - National Academies
Around 10-20% of people who contract Lyme disease, the most common tickborne disease in the U.S., develop persistent, often debilitating symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive ...
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Salivary Gland Infection (Sialadenitis) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Salivary Infection: Causes The most common causes of acute salivary gland infections are bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus, or staph. Viruses and fungi can also cause infection in the glands.
Love petting dogs and cats? Watch out for this cyst that mimics TB symptoms
When 17-year-old Manirul Beg from Haldia came to Delhi a year ago, hoping to get herself treated for tuberculosis, little did ...
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Can Cucumbers Be A Source Of Infection?
Cucumbers are a summer staple but they need to be handled with care While they are not inherently infectious they can become ...