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Research finds novel airborne germ-killing oral spray effective in fighting colds and flu

(EurekAlert) University Hospitals Case Medical Center clinical researchers will present findings about a one-two punch to prevent colds and flu in San Francisco at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) on Sept. 9. The research team is presenting data in two poster presentations that a new oral antiseptic spray is effective in Read More »

September 10, 2012
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1379 Chinese Die from Infectious Diseases in August – CRIENGLISH.com

1379 Chinese Die from Infectious Diseases in AugustCRIENGLISH.com… the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases. Category C infectious diseases left 41 people dead in August, and the three most frequently reported diseases were foot-and-mouth disease, infectious diarrhea and mumps, according to the statement.and more »

September 10, 2012
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Washington State University dedicates new facility for global animal health – pharmabiz.com

Washington State University dedicates new facility for global animal healthpharmabiz.comThe new facility also provides WSU with what is referred to as "surge capacity,” meaning that if there were an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as foot-and-mouth disease or avian influenza, WSU scientists can quickly dedicate an entire floor of …and more »

September 10, 2012
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Preclinical data shows 100 percent prevention and treatment of influenza with engineered human antibody

(The Yates Network) Visterra, Inc. announced the presentation of positive data from a preclinical study evaluating the efficacy of the company’s lead product candidate, VIS410, a broadly protective, fully human monoclonal antibody being developed for influenza A infections. Data from preclinical studies were presented today at the 52nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Read More »

September 10, 2012
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Ebola Outbreak In Eastern Congo Kills 15 – Huffington Post

Ebola Outbreak In Eastern Congo Kills 15Huffington Post"Ebola entered my house and I did not know what it was," said Gabriel Libina Alandato, who survived the hemorrhagic fever. "My three daughters and their mother died in August, but it is only when I was taken to the quarantine center that I learned …and more »