US Monitoring Possible Pneumonic Plague-related Death in Russia
The United States is "closely monitoring" reports of pneumonic plague in Eastern Russia that may have led to the death of a lab worker.
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US Monitoring Possible Pneumonic Plague-related Death in Russia
The United States is “closely monitoring” reports of pneumonic plague in Eastern Russia that may have led to the death of a lab worker.
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Pneumonic Plague Discovered in Wyoming
A Wyoming resident was diagnosed with pneumonic plague, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The patient resides in Fremont County in northwestern Wyoming.
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FDA Expands Indication of Moxifloxacin for Plague
The US FDA has approved the antibiotic moxifloxacin (Avelox) to treat septicemic and pneumonic plague.
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The Year in Pathogens
According to an article in The Scientist magazine, several high profile pathogens dominated the medical news landscape in 2014.
Read MoreUS Lawmakers Expand Probe of Federal Biolab Mishaps
US lawmakers on Monday said they were expanding their investigation of federal biosecurity lapses including problems at the CDC that led to the mishandling of anthrax and bird flu pathogens.
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Biological Terror Countermeasures and Respiratory Care
Respiratory care can play a significant role in the diagnosis, initial care, and follow-up care of victims of bioterrorism attacks. The opportunities for expansion of the scope of respiratory practice are legion.
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