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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
Patients who have been on total parenteral nutrition for more than a few days may need to have foods gradually reintroduced to give the digestive tract time to start working again.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.