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Aspirin No Benefit in Infective Endocarditis
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In patients with infective endocarditis, long-term daily use of aspirin does not reduce the risk of embolic events and may increase the risk of bleeding, report clinicians from Canada in the January 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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European Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Burden Highest in Young Children
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Most cases of rotavirus gastroenteritis seen in primary care practice occur in young children, a multicentre team of European researchers reported in the recently concluded annual meeting of the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Graz, Austria. Reuters Health Information
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China Warns Against Rebound in Leprosy Cases
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China is recording an annual average of more than 1,600 new leprosy cases and will spend $30 million this year to renovate leprosy villages which are home to thousands of people, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
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Severe Musculoskeletal Pain Common in Cat Scratch Disease
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Contrary to common belief, cat scratch disease with musculoskeletal manifestations is not a rare entity, a research team in Israel reports. According to their paper in the December 15th issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, the associated pain is often severe and may become chronic. Reuters Health Information
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