Infectious Disease
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Deadly Bird Flu Strain Doesn’t Spread Easily to Humans
Outbreaks of a deadly strain of bird flu have infected poultry and wild birds across the globe. UH infectious disease specialist Keith Armitage, MD, answers common questions.
Respiratory Viruses on the Rise? Yes, But No Need to Panic
During the pandemic, social distancing and masking made respiratory illnesses almost obsolete. They’re making a comeback, but aren’t usually a serious health threat.
'Superbugs' Are Surging and So Is Antibiotic Resistance
A surge of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” has emerged since the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how exerts are fighting these hard-to-treat infections.
The Re-Emergence of Polio: What You Need to Know
The first U.S. case of polio in a decade and evidence of community spread in New York raises concerns about a disease most Americans have never had to think about.
Paxlovid: A Promising New Antiviral Therapy for COVID-19 Available at Your Local Pharmacy
If taken within five days of symptoms appearing, the antiviral drug called Paxlovid has proven effective in preventing hospitalization and death.