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U.N. Urges World to Help Africa Fight Malaria
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African countries hardest hit by malaria are failing to contain it and a new U.N. campaign launched on World Malaria Day on Friday aims to ensure that all Africa has access to basic malaria control measures. Reuters Health Information
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Doxycycline Superior to Standard Treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis
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Doxycycline alone is more effective than the standard treatment against the most common type of filarial infection in Southeast Asia, according to a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study by Indonesian and other researchers reported in the May 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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Cognitive Benefit of Repeat Antibiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease Short Lived
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A repeat course of IV antibiotic therapy can improve cognition in patients with Lyme encephalopathy that persists after an initial course of therapy, new research shows. However, the improvement disappears after the treatment is stopped, leading the researchers to conclude that therapies offering more durable benefits are needed. Reuters Health Information
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