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Infection Protection
Infection Protection: Introduction
We are living in a constant state of war with billions of other creatures-bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites ... Continue Reading
Its A Bugs Life, Chapter One
Course of Antibiotics May Prevent Second Heart Attack ... Continue Reading
Sworn to Defend, Protect, and Serve, Chapter Two
New research carried out on hamsters has led scientists to believe that the short days and long nights of winter may prepare the immune system to be ready and waiting for intruders ... Continue Reading
Digestion, Immunity, and Parasites, Chapter Four
So-called probiotic drinks - beverages that contain "good" bacteria - could be useful in treating, or even preventing, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other gastrointestinal conditions ... Continue Reading
Bladder, Kidney, and Genitourinary Complaints, Chapter Five
Women have drunk cranberry juice in an attempt to combat urinary tract infections (UTI's) such as cystitis for many years, and now a group of Finnish researchers have found evidence to prove that the Old Wives' Tale is, in fact true ... Continue Reading
The Breath of Life: The Respiratory System, Chapter Six
In a discovery that could lead to new treatments for asthma, researchers have found that hookworm appears to protect its host from wheezing - a key symptom of the respiratory disorder ... Continue Reading
ABCs of Hepatitis, Chapter Eight
The hepatitis C virus (HCV), which causes chronic liver disease and is the countries most common cause of liver transplantation, cost the US economy roughly $5.46-billion in 1997 ... Continue Reading
Oral Infections, Chapter Nine
Several studies have linked gum disease with an increased risk of heart disease, and now a recent study in mice has given scientists a further insight into how chronic infection ... Continue Reading
STD Fundamentals. Chapter Ten
Choosing a sex partner who has tested negative for HIV is one of the most effective ways of protecting against contracting AIDS ... Continue Reading
Pets Our Pets Don`t Need: Zoonotic Diseases, Chapter Eleven
Currently, there are over 200 Zoonoses, or animal diseases, transmissible to people that are a significant infectious risk to human health ... Continue Reading











