Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
Indian wild boar (Sus scrofa cristatus) at Ranthambore National Park