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Chlamydia trachomatis infections
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For prophylaxis to be effective, we must screen asymptomatic individuals during routine health encounters
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2018 Update on infectious disease
Recent news and expert perspective on therapy for cesarean incision wounds, vaginal cleansing, managing skin abscesses, C difficile...
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Should we stop administering the influenza vaccine to pregnant women?
No. Although a recent case-control study involving 485 cases found that the odds ratio of spontaneous abortion in women who...
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2017 Update on infectious disease
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Should the length of treatment for trichomoniasis in women be reconsidered?
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Zika virus update: A rapidly moving target
With female to male viral infection recently confirmed and cases originating within the United States being investigated, it is more important...