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Christophe Veltsos @drinfosec.bsky.social · 8h

🚨🧵by @lazaruslong13.bsky.social on IAQ, especially about placement of HEPAs vs Covid infected folks: "Very interesting study. Definitely a must read. One of my main take-aways? Like an open window, you do NOT want to sit BETWEEN that Covid infected..." 8-tweet🧵 threadreaderapp.com/thread/21105...

Very interesting study.

Definitely a must read.

One of my main take-aways? Like an open window, you do NOT want to sit BETWEEN that Covid infected person in spot 2 and that orange HEPA below. Like in Spot 5.

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 2h

At LC Defense IV, Dr. Elham Raker emphasized that in-depth physician training on Long COVID & its associated conditions is vital to helping the public understand this complex illness—which is creating a developmental crisis in children. masktogetheramerica.org/blog/lc-defe... #MaskUp #CleanAir

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Violet Blue® @violetblue.bsky.social · 2h

ICYMI: -US doctors are freaked out seeing what measles does to previously healthy kids -Wuhan’s "Covid mayor" sentenced to 14 years for bribery -IRS sends out preemptive Covid tax claim denials -a look at trans life with #LongCovid -C19 surging in US/UK, and more: www.patreon.com/violetblue/p...

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Pandemic Roundup: October 15, 2026 | Threat Model

This newsletter is an inclusive, curated selection of new findings and fresh perspectives on Covid-19, dedicated to finding the highest qual

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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 14h

💉If you are looking for the lowest priced private vaccine for 'flu or Covid this season, you might be interested to know about our new page. It was one of our most popular pages at launch (arriving from search engines), yesterday.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 20h

"No over-the-counter product is approved to treat, cure or prevent any sexually transmitted infection. Genital herpes has no cure, but prescription medicines can prevent or shorten outbreaks and limit spread." www.healthday.com/health-news/...

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Herpes ‘Remedies’ Sold On Amazon And Walmart Pose Public Health Risk, FDA Warns

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Creams, sprays and washes that promise relief from genital herpes are easy to order online, but none of them has bee

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 14/10/2026

NEW: Inflation data came in and Donald Trump’s failed economic agenda has raised prices for Americans by 5.9%. That means families are paying $3,772 more thanks to inflation under Trump.

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Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

What a mess! Covid surging in Alberta & hospitals filling up fast with Covid patients! Preventable: •Get vaccinated! •Wear an N95 respirator in indoor public spaces eg hospitals, schools, workplaces. •Clean the air with ventilation and filtration •Use germicidal UV lights in indoor public spaces.

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COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital

“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."

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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Pharmalynk has 20% off #Flowflex tests. Code: PRIME20. They had shortages due to overwhelming demand earlier in the wave but indicate they're now restocked. store.pharmalynk.com *Not an affiliate code. I do not accept any revenue from COVlD-related companies and products.

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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Fully-remote position for a staff scientist in psychosocial oncology: ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/650...

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Technology offers new opportunities to catch lung cancer early, when it can be treated most easily, but only 20% of people who are eligible for screening actually get checked. Some of this failure can be traced to persistent myths about lung cancer. www.cnn.com/2026/04/29/h...

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The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths | CNN

Screening guidelines often fail to pinpoint who’s at risk, and few people who are eligible for screening actually get checked. Some of the problems can be traced to persistent myths about lung cancer.

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Christophe Veltsos @drinfosec.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

🚨🧵by @denimfarmer.bsky.social on XTwitter: "Making a new COVID research thread bc this website is trash. Part 2 of a working thread of published research on COVID 19. Every claim links to a real study. Published, peer-reviewed research from..." 15-tweet🧵 threadreaderapp.com/thread/21095...

Making a new COVID research thread bc this website is trash.

Part 2 of a working thread of published research on COVID 19. Every claim links to a real study. Published, peer-reviewed research from journals like Nature, The Lancet, BMJ, and Nature Medicine. Not speculation.

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

A study of 80 pregnant women, including 36 diagnosed with mild COVID-19 infection, found reduced blood vessel function, increased fat around the heart and higher inflammation markers. However, researchers found some differences may be linked to how far along the women were in their pregnancies.

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Cardiovascular Changes in Pregnant Women After Mild COVID-19 Infection: An Examination of Endothelial and Autonomic Functions

Introduction: Pregnant women constitute a special group regarding the cardiovascular effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We employed transthoracic echocardiography, 24-hour rhythm Holter m...

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

About 82% of children who died from flu in flu seasons from 2016-2025 were not fully vaccinated, including 51% who had no known underlying conditions. Flu vaccination significantly reduces the risk of dying from flu. Call us at 919-560-7608 to schedule, or find other locations at VaccineFinder.org.

In flu seasons from 2016 to 2025: approximately 82% of children who died from the flu were not fully vaccinated. 51% of children who died had no known underlying medical conditions. Children age 6 months or older should be vaccinated to reduce their risk of death from the flu. Call us to schedule flu shots: 919-560-7608.
Find other flu shot locations: VaccineFinder.org. *Read the data: https://tinyurl.com/3rzbvke9

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago unveil “aurB” a bacteria-inspired synthetic peptide that stops cancer growth, showing striking results against radiation-resistant prostate cancer in preclinical trials.

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VoteVets @votevets.org · 13/10/2026

In a message released by VoteVets, Fort Hood shooting survivor SFC (Ret.) Paul Martin speaks out against the plan to livestream Hasan’s execution. If he doesn’t want this turned into a spectacle, neither should you.

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Democrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Sex Education… A song for Shane Gillis and Friends

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Ruth Ann Crystal @drruth.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Could squeezing the shinbone help heal an injured brain? In mice and pigs, controlled shinbone compression improved brain injury recovery. PIEZO1, a force sensor in bone cells, sent out protective signals to the brain. buff.ly/YE2QJIo #medsky #TBI

Infographic showing controlled shinbone compression activating PIEZO1 in bone cells, releasing signals that support brain injury recovery. Mouse and pig illustrations identify the animal study. Outcomes include less inflammation and better movement and cognition.

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Billy Hanlon @bhanlon15.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

'Award-winning genetic study sheds light on risk factors for long COVID' The 2026 Medix Prize has been awarded to a research team led by Hanna M. Ollila for a study identifying genetic variants associated with the risk of long COVID..led by University of Helsinki..' www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-he...

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Award-winning genetic study sheds light on risk factors for long COVID | HiLIFE – Helsinki Institute of Life Science | University of Helsinki

The 2026 Medix Prize has been awarded to a research team led by Hanna M. Ollila for a study identifying genetic variants associated with the risk of long COVID. The large international study, led by t...

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

COVID-19 prevention shouldn't be limited to periods of increased transmission. COVID-19 continues to circulate year-round, making consistent prevention an important part of protecting individual and community health. Improving indoor air quality, (...)

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 13/10/2026

As seen on @lastweektonight.com 👀 The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so we did it instead. Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations: projects.propublica.org/rx-inspector

John Oliver (on right) gestures with his hands as he speaks. On left, a ProPublica website screenshot shows a tool titled "Look Up Where Your Generic Prescription Drugs Were Made" and prompts the user to "Begin Your Search." Below John Oliver is a box highlighting the URL projects dot propublica dot org slash rx dash inspector.

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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

PMC COVlD Update, Oct 12, 2026 This is our "special graph" we only post periodically. Notice how SARS-CoV-2 transmission this year qualitatively differs from all other years. In 2026, it's still a novel coronavirus. 3/🧵

Within-year cumulative transmission graph.

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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

FDA Announces Multistate Recall of Smoked Fish Over Listeria Concerns. Here’s everything you need to know. www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes...

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FDA Announces Recall of Smoked Fish Sold in 6 States

Here’s everything you need to know.

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Bowel cancer detection dog, Callie, identified the odour of the disease in stand 4 and made it very clear to her trainer, Mark, with a stand and stare indication and her signature tippy taps. #medicaldetectiondogs #thenoseknows #dogs #cancer #bowelcancer IG: @medicaldetectiondogs

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Three companies have recalled broccoli seeds due to a multistate Salmonella outbreak which has sickened 32 people in six states, with three hospitalizations. People who bought the seeds online should not plant, sprout or eat them and should throw them away. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

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Growing Your Own Sprouts? These Broccoli Seeds Are Being Recalled For Salmonella

FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Three companies are recalling broccoli seeds sold online nationwide after a contaminated supplier lot was linked to a mu

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Two Canadian Scientists Develop an Inhaled Vaccine Mist That Delivers Immunity Directly to the Lungs, Right Where Viruses Enter Two scientists, Fiona Smaill and Zhou Xing, developed AeroVax, an inhaled vaccine mist designed to reach the lungs in just 2 minutes.

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John Dupuis @dupuisj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Read the latest from the Covid-Is-Not-Over newsletter: What it’s like to be still masking, Taking Covid seriously, Supporting the teacher workforce, and more johndupuis.substack.com/p/what-its-l...

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What it’s like to be still masking, Taking Covid seriously, Supporting the teacher workforce, and more

Bonus ICU-acquired infection sucks

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

New @science.org A breakthrough in understanding why do we get fever and an inflammation response to vaccines. The gut microbiome chronic production of flagellin Paves the way to potentially prevent these acute phase side-effects in the future www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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The human gut microbiome primes fever after vaccination

Fever is a common adverse reaction to vaccination, contributing to vaccine hesitancy and reduced uptake. To understand variation in fever risk, we longitudinally profiled fecal microbiota, oral temper...

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Jeff Gilchrist @jeffgilchrist.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Information for (or give to) Pharmacists on how to get Nuvaxovid in Canada #Nuvaxovid is a protein-based COVID vaccine approved for ages 12 and older and is back in Canada after 2 years now that Sanofi Canada took ownership of the vaccine. 🧵1/ (formerly #Novavax)

An image showing a white packaging box and a single pre-filled syringe for Sanofi's COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Nuvaxovid (2026–2027 Formula)

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Still COVIDing Canada @stillcovidingca.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Are you looking for information about the availability of COVID-19 vaccines in Canada? You can visit our website — it will be updated regularly, as we find more details about vaccination programs. stillcoviding.ca/en/resources... #COVID #vaccines

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COVID-19 vaccines

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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I’m doing a 5K on October 18th to support cancer research. I wanted to do something fun, so in addition to wearing an N95, I will wear an additional N95 on my person for every $50 donated (runsignup.com/mask). Thanks for a reshare or any contribution. Even a penny would help! Details in ALT text.

I’m doing a 5K on October 18th to support research at the Tulane Cancer Center, here in the Deep South.

I wanted to do something fun, so in addition to wearing an N95, I will wear an additional N95 on my person for every $50 donated (http://runsignup.com/mask).

$50 = 1 N95
$500 = 10 N95s
$5,000 = 100 N95s
$50,000 = 1,000 N95s

Any partial donation would help. $10 would add an additional mask for 1K of the race. A penny would add 1 meter with an additional mask. I’ll sum partial donations and round up in the end. Even a penny🪙 or reshare🔁 would help.

FAQs

World Record
🔹There does not presently appear to be a Guinness World Record for most N95s on an individual in a 5K.
🔹This year, I will go for an informal record. Guinness has not yet responded to my request to go for an official record, but there is always next year.

Good Health, Safety, and Environmental Modeling
🔹I will mask properly. Extra masks will not be worn on top of my mask.
🔹All masks will be individually-wrapped N95s. I will eventually wear them or donate them, if someone wants them.

Caveats
🔹It’s a fun run. All donations are final, even if weather or an injury strikes.

Inclusivity
🔹There are many ways to support health and health justice. Please also contribute to your local mask bloc or engage in advocacy in other ways too. There are many great causes.
🔹Many people with chronic and serious illnesses are housebound or cannot run or could run but would then crash for days or weeks after. This is no endorsement of the primacy of exercise-based activities.

How Your Donation Helps
🔹Your donation supports the fight against cancer and normalizes masking.
🔹Funds support the Tulane Cancer Center. Last year’s funds went toward a project to reduce the chances of bone metastases in the context of breast cancer.
🔹I avoid financial conflicts of interest like the plague, so I will not accept any payments or apply for any funds.

Please help spread the word!

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David Zinn @davidzinn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Hello, Michiganders! I'll be doing a live chalk drawing from 11am-1pm this weekend at the Ann Arbor Artoberfest! I'll be at the corner of Main & Liberty, also selling/signing books, calendars, postcards, mugs, tote bags, and other nifty gift items all day to boot! www.annarbor.org/blog/stories...

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Celebrate Artoberfest in Ann Arbor, Michigan

A2 Artoberfest is a two-day festival celebrating artwork of all kinds in downtown Ann Arbor. Plan your trip and discover why Ann Arbor is an arts destination.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's that time of year: lots of people will be sick, and many won't know what sickness it is. It's a good idea to get tested, but even if you don't know what it is, *please* stay home as much as possible, get plenty of rest to help yourself recover, and wear masks if you have to go out while sick!

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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

There is exactly 1 US public health agency still doing the work.

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Christophe Veltsos @drinfosec.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🎯🧵by @michaelmoran on XTwitter: "🧵 Infections Are Not Isolated Events We treat every infection as a one-off event. The research says otherwise: infections interact with each other across your lifetime, and COVID is a hub where many of them..." 13-tweet🧵 threadreaderapp.com/thread/21079...

🧵 Infections Are Not Isolated Events

We treat every infection as a one-off event. The research says otherwise: infections interact with each other across your lifetime, and COVID is a hub where many of them surprisingly connect. Here's a map: one mechanism per tweet.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

BREAKING: Through our investigation, we obtained 166 pages of documents that show ICE's attempts to silence voters ahead of the midterm elections.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 07/10/2026

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers has an idea for deciding who qualifies for Social Security: Let AI decide. meidasnews.com/news/mike-ro...

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Mike Rogers Said A.I. Should Be Used to Determine Social Security Eligibility

The GOP Senate candidate from Michigan has a long history of trying "decimate" benefits for millions of Americans

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Watch this before you go Prime Day shopping.

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We invite you to read “Long COVID Lungs” and explore studies that expose serious outcomes that follow SARS-CoV-2 including the risks of Pulmonary Fibrosis, #Cancer and #Asthma. www.instagram.com/p/DeLJpPKx42... www.facebook.com/share/p/1B52... #CleanAir #MaskUp

ALT: The graphic of the post included an “imagined” image of a pair of viral-damaged Long COVID lungs Julie Lam made by combining manipulated layers of images from multiple sources including an image used by Stanford Medicine in article: Runaway immune reactions cause long COVID breathing problems By Christopher Vaughan; and an image from ReachMD’s article: “Inflammation to Fibrosis: Unraveling Cellular Dynamics in COVID-19 Lung Damage.”

Title of the annotation: Long COVID Lungs: Monitor for Cancer and Asthma

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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Censored on TikTok in <30 seconds. Appeal filed. They will allow California residents to know after the COVlD wave has subsided.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly TRIPLED since 2020. Meanwhile, Amazon's profits have soared by 550% in the same time frame. Watch this before you shop for Prime Day.

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Clean Air Where @cleanairwhere.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🧵 1/7 Last week we posted about the common misconception that cold air makes you sick. As the weather cools, we all head indoors more, just as virus season gets going. That means more shared air, more infections and more disruption.

Light blue Clean Air Where graphic reading: “Handwashing is great. But it’s not the whole story. How many illnesses are linked to pathogens we can inhale from shared air?” Illustrated hands being washed appear at the top right, with stylised airborne particles and virus icons moving through shared air below. Clean Air Where written at the bottom.

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Jeff Gilchrist @jeffgilchrist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What is Nuvaxovid? This is part 1 of 7 from @paulseaman.bsky.social and my document compiling available information setting out some of the main differences between #Nuvaxovid and the more common mRNA based #COVID vaccines.🧪🧵1/ (formerly #Novavax)

Image showing COVID-19 virus with spike protein and Novavax Spike protein trimer attached to a nanoparticle core to mimic the structure of the virus. Image from: https://www.novavax.com

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

CDC warns of rise in deadly fungal infection that can spread to the brain— "It's alarming to see this infection in otherwise healthy patients." www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...

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CDC Warns on Rise in Deadly Fungal Infections That Spread to the Brain

It's 'alarming' to see these infections in otherwise healthy patients, researcher says

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