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The resurgence of vaccine preventable infections: Measles and Pertussis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Whooping Cough: A Cyclical but Preventable Disease Whooping cough, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis , is another infectious disease experiencing a resurgence despite the availability of vaccines. These outbreaks increase the risk of imported cases in other regions, including the UK. Global measles outbreaks.

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Updates on Onchocerciasis: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

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Open-access image reference: By Giovanni Maki, derived from a CDC image at [link] – Basáñez M-G, Pion SDS, Churcher TS, Breitling LP, Little MP, et al. 2006) River Blindness: A Success Story under Threat? Microfilariae persist in the human host for 3– 5 years, a much shorter period of time than the adult female worm.