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Researchers Find Second 'Superbug' Gene In US Patient
Scientists have identified a second patient in the United States infected with bacteria carrying the mcr-1 "superbug" gene, which makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of antibiotics.
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New Device to Improve Urinary Infections Treatment
Urinary tract infections could be treated more quickly and efficiently using a DNA sequencing device the size of a USB stick, says a study.
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Soap and water inactivates HIV
Simple soap and water can knock out HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, in genital secretions. At least one previous study has shown that genital cleansing with soap and water after intercourse can prevent HIV infection, but the direct effect of a soap solution on HIV has not been investigated.
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Researchers Find Second 'Superbug' Gene In US Patient
Scientists have identified a second patient in the United States infected with bacteria carrying the mcr-1 "superbug" gene, which makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of antibiotics.
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New Device to Improve Urinary Infections Treatment
Urinary tract infections could be treated more quickly and efficiently using a DNA sequencing device the size of a USB stick, says a study.
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Soap and water inactivates HIV
Simple soap and water can knock out HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, in genital secretions. At least one previous study has shown that genital cleansing with soap and water after intercourse can prevent HIV infection, but the direct effect of a soap solution on HIV has not been investigated.
