virus
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"Our study demonstrates DoriVac's versatility and potential by taking a close look at the immune changes that are required to fight infectious viruses."
From Science Daily
The cause of the infection - either a certain bacteria or virus - can be determined by tests.
From BBC
These tests detect genetic material from viruses, bacteria, or parasites without requiring complex laboratory equipment.
From Science Daily
And as the virus continues to circulate, more people are being forced to reckon with a life-altering yet often invisible disability whose relative newness offers few answers for the future and few avenues for support.
From Los Angeles Times
"We also believe that vaccines don't just prevent acute hospitalization after contracting the virus. They may also reduce the long-term fallout of severe infection, including the kind of immune scarring that can increase cancer risk."
From Science Daily
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