Tuberculosis Transmitted Through Organ TransplantOrgans transplanted from a donor with disseminated tuberculosis resulted in disease transmission to 2 of 3 organ recipients, according to a new study.
Foodborne Outbreaks From Green Leafy Vegetables IncreasingOver the past three and a half decades, the United States has seen a substantial increase in the number of foodborne outbreaks linked to consumption of lettuce and other leafy green vegetables, research suggests, and the increase cannot be entirely attributed to Americans eating more salads.
Reuters Health, March 17, 2008
Severe West Nile Infection May Lead to a Lifetime of SymptomsInfection with West Nile virus can result in significant long-term sequelae, such as cognitive and functional impairment, as well as new-onset depression, according to data from an ongoing study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Reuters Health, March 17, 2008
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