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What the detection of poliovirus in sewer systems in London, New York City means featured image
What the detection of poliovirus in sewer systems in London, New York City means
Deb Balzer
August 12, 2022

Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is caused by the poliovirus. The contagious virus can infect a person's spinal cord and cause paralysis. The virus has[...]

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Follow #FluChat 12 pm CT Today and Tweet Your Influenza Questions
Dana Sparks
December 8, 2015
5 Ws of Handwashing to Help Kids Avoid Germs and Illness featured image
5 Ws of Handwashing to Help Kids Avoid Germs and Illness
Micah Dorfner
December 8, 2015
World AIDS Day: Understanding HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus )
Deb Balzer
December 1, 2015
Asthma triggers: Researchers look to fungal infections as a cause
Mayo Clinic Staff
October 7, 2015
AIDS and Its Pulmonary Threat — A Mystery Solved
Mayo Clinic Staff
September 17, 2015
Regular Soap Just as Effective as Anti-Bacterial Soap
Dana Sparks
September 16, 2015
Salmonella Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Deb Balzer
September 10, 2015
Researchers Work on One Flu Shot to Cover All Strains
Dennis Douda
September 4, 2015
Legionnaires’ disease: What you need to know
Vivien Williams
September 1, 2015
Back to School: Sick Kids – Should They Stay or Should They Go?
Deb Balzer
August 20, 2015
Mayo and Karolinska Seek Vaccine for Bird Flu
Community
July 20, 2015
Infectious Diseases Expert Discusses Freshwater Amoeba
Micah Dorfner
July 9, 2015

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