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Chlamydial proctitis can present with symptoms mimicking other conditions, making a thorough sexual history and appropriate testing essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The CDC investigation revealed that the 65 people who contracted Salmonella from the outbreak ranged from 2 to 88 years old, highlighting the wide demographic susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.

The updated COVID-19 vaccines generate a more pronounced and specific immune response against current circulating strains, potentially reducing infection rates and, crucially, severe disease.

The FDA’s approval of new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the KP.2 strain comes amidst concerns about waning immunity and evolving virus variants.

The CDC reports “very high” COVID-19 levels in 32 states, with two new Omicron variants accounting for more than half of all US cases.

Twice-yearly azithromycin distribution to children aged 1-59 months reduced all-cause mortality by 14% compared to placebo, even in communities with lower baseline mortality rates and ongoing malaria prevention efforts.