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H1N1 Swine Flu & Seasonal Influenza Article Series
1. Compare Seasonal Flu & New H1N1 Virus
2. Simple Steps to Help Prevent the Flu
3. Who Should Get Vaccinated for the Flu?
4. Safety of H1N1 Flu Mist & Injected Vaccine
5. Understand the WHO Pandemic Alert Phases
What Is a MRSA Staphylococcal Infection?
There are good staph bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis), bad staph (Staphylococcus aureus), and really bad, pathogenic staph (MRSA). Here's a comparison. more...
Microscope Slide Preparation of Eukaryotic Cells
Preparing a wet mount of a specimen is the technique typically used to view plant and animal cells. Here is the step by step process of slide preparation. more...
Comparison of Cold and Flu Symptoms
In: Human Infections
A cold or the flu can make a person feel miserable, but with influenza now such a serious concern, it's important to know the difference between these two infections. more...
Vaccination Against Shingles Virus Infection
In: Immunology
Shingles, a painful infectious rash, is caused by the varicella zoster herpes virus. Vaccination can prevent the disease, and reduce discomfort if infection occurs. more...
Relationship between Chickenpox and Shingles
In: Human Infections
Chickenpox and shingles are caused by varicella zoster herpesvirus. Can a person catch chickenpox from someone with shingles, and vice versa? Here's the low-down on VZV. more...
Influenza, Who Should Get Vaccinated?
In: Human Infections
The CDC is recommending that everyone be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and H1N1 swine flu this year. Those in high risk groups will be vaccinated first. more...
Compare Modified Live, Killed & Toxoid Vaccines
In: Immunology
There are three basic classes of vaccine: live, killed and toxoid. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Here is guide to compare modern inoculations. more...
Safety of H1N1 Influenza Mist & Injected Vaccine
In: Immunology
The new H1N1 swine flu vaccines will soon be available. Are they safe? Which formulation is better? Here is what the infectious disease experts are saying. more...
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Hydrogen Powered Stomach Bacteria
In: Bacteriology
By: Art Ayers
In: Immunology
By: Jenny Ashford
Opisthorchis viverrini – Liver Fluke
In: Human Infections
Strongyloides stercoralis – Threadworm
In: Human Infections
Flies Live Longer on Low Protein Diets
By: Kristina Bjoran
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