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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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Dengue Fever: What You Need to Know
Deb Balzer
February 10, 2016
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Zika Virus Impacts Blood Donations
Deb Balzer
February 5, 2016
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Transmission of Zika Virus and Dangers of Mosquitoes
Deb Balzer
February 4, 2016
WHO Says Microcephaly-Zika Virus Link International Emergency featured image
WHO Says Microcephaly-Zika Virus Link International Emergency
Deb Balzer
February 1, 2016
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WHO Convening Zika Virus Emergency Committee
Dana Sparks
January 29, 2016
Minnesota Partnership Project Increases Accuracy in Malaria Testing
Mayo Clinic Staff
January 29, 2016
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Tuberculosis: What You Need to Know
Deb Balzer
January 28, 2016
Zika Virus: What You Need to Know featured image
Zika Virus: What You Need to Know
Vivien Williams
January 27, 2016
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Vaccine against pertussis effective, but immunity can weaken featured image
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Vaccine against pertussis effective, but immunity can weaken
Liza Torborg
January 26, 2016
Mayo Expert Discusses Antibiotics Overuse and Misuse featured image
Mayo Expert Discusses Antibiotics Overuse and Misuse
Deb Balzer
January 19, 2016
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Mayo Clinic Uses Robots Against Hospital Germs
Rhoda Madson
January 19, 2016
Mayo Clinic Radio: Headaches/Ebola Update/Newborn Care Tips
Richard Dietman
January 17, 2016

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