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Infectious Disease

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Mpox Declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Now What?

August 19, 2024

Making sense of the latest developments with HMS infectious disease specialist Daniel Kuritzkes

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Which Strains of Tuberculosis Are the Most Infectious?

August 1, 2024

Shared geographic origin between TB strain and human host could amplify risk for infection

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What Will the New Cardiovascular Risk Calculator Mean for Patients?

July 29, 2024

Analysis forecasts more heart attacks and strokes as fewer people become eligible for meds

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Evolution Tamed Once-Deadly Western Equine Encephalitis. Should We Still Worry?

July 25, 2024

The fate of a mutating virus offers important clues for pandemic preparedness

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Five Harvard Medical School Faculty Named HHMI Investigators

July 23, 2024

Award helps basic researchers and physician-scientists pursue their boldest ideas

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Is a Global Pandemic Prevention Pact Within Reach?

May 17, 2024

Harvard Medical School expert says agreement must address ‘egregious’ problems

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Repurposed Cancer Drugs May Improve Tuberculosis Treatment

April 2, 2024

Drug combination enhanced delivery of antibacterial medications in rabbits

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Paving the Way for a New Class of Antibiotics

March 5, 2024

Flaws in superbugs’ armor could be exploited to combat antibiotic resistance

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How Children’s Birthdays Help Show the Best Month for Flu Shots

February 21, 2024

Study confirms guidelines aimed at maximum immunity during peak flu season

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HIV Drugs Show Promise in Averting Complications from Bacterial Infections

January 18, 2024

Study in mice finds a trigger for devastating condition, hints at possible treatment

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New Approach Could Pave the Way to Next-Generation COVID-19 Vaccines

January 5, 2024

Booster delivered directly into respiratory tract enhances protection against infection in animals

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What the Pandemic Is Teaching Us About the Immune System

January 3, 2024

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, immunology may be entering a new golden age

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