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Standard Regimens Inadequate in Drug-Resistant TB "Hot Zones"
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In areas where the prevalence of initial multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) exceeds 3% -- so-called MDR-TB "hot zones" -- patients treated with standard regimens have high rates of failure and relapse, new research indicates. Reuters Health Information
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"Anti-HBc Alone" Reflects Occult Hepatitis B Infection
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Serum antibodies to hepatitis B virus (HBV) core antigen (anti-HBc) in isolation may serve as a marker of occult infection with HBV, according to a report in the April issue of the Journal of Medical Virology. Reuters Health Information
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STMicro Launches Speedy Chip to Detect Bird Flu
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European semiconductor maker, STMicroelectronics, said it has developed a portable chip to detect influenza viruses including bird flu in humans. The device can screen and identify multiple classes of pathogens and genes in a single diagnostic test within two hours. 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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