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How does a body lice look?

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This was a scanning electron micrographic (SEM) image which focused on the head region of a female body louse, Pediculus humanus var. corporis from a ventral perspective. At a relatively low magnification, this SEM revealed some of the insect’s exoskeletal morphology exhibited by its cephalic, or head region, thoracic, and proximal abdominal regions.... »

Salmonella on the rise in chicken meat

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What is salmonellosis? What are the signs and symptoms of salmonellosis?Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons the diarrhea may be... »

CDC asks us to get flu shots

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To prevent the waste of millions of doses of flu shots being thrown out, CDC asks us to get flu shots even after Thanksgiving. More than 110 million doses are being made for this flu season. The previous record was 95 million in 2002-03. That year 12 million doses were unused and one manufacturer quit... »

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Can we prevent Alzheimer's Disease?

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Alzheimer’s disease is still destroying people’s brains. The cause remains unknown. Around the world, there will be walks to raise money for medical research.... »