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Adenovirus Vector Could Yield H5N1 Influenza Vaccine Without Eggs
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In a murine model, a replication-defective human adenoviral 5 (HAd) vector expressing the gene encoding hemagglutinin in an H5N1 influenza virus conferred durable immunity and cross-protection against challenge with more recent strains of H5N1, according to a study in the April 15 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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Liver Involvement Common With Syphilis in HIV-Infected Patients
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In a new study, 76% of HIV-infected patients with syphilis had some degree of liver involvement, and in 20%, hepatitis was the presenting symptom of syphilis, according to findings presented Monday at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in San Francisco. Reuters Health Information
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New Drug Shows Promise as Topical Treatment for MRSA in Animal Study
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A new antimicrobial drug (Lytixar or LTX-109), given in a topical formulation, shows significant activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to the results of an animal study presented Monday at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in San Francisco. Reuters Health Information
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