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- A Step in the Fight Against a Deadly Parasite
Scientists at Tufts devise a method to store the Cryptosporidium parasite, aiding vaccine research efforts In May, just before one of the hottest summers on record, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about diseases lurking in recreational water facilities like swimming pools and water playgrounds. ... read more - Do We Need to Worry About Nipah Virus?
As an outbreak continues to claim lives in India, a Tufts expert explains the rare and deadly viral disease’s origins and why the world needs to pay attention A recent outbreak in India of Nipah virus encephalitis, an often-lethal viral disease with no cure, has set off international alarms over ... read more - Experts warn of risk of infection during tick season
In a news segment for WCVB (ABC Boston), Sam Telford provides his take on predictions around the upcoming tick season and offers advice on preventing tick bites. ... read more