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Factors associated with hospitalization due to streptococcal infection in Houston, Texas 2015-2016
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Different studies have shown that Streptococcal infections in adults are more common among older age, blacks, and underlying chronic medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney diseases. In specific, other studies have demonstrated… read more… Factors associated with hospitalization due to streptococcal infection in Houston, Texas 2015-2016 … -
Epidemiological trends of Reported Legionnaires disease in Houston, Texas, 2014-2017
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Legionellosis is a respiratory illness that is mostly (80-90%) caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It is associated with a mild febrile illness, Pontiac fever, or Legionnaires' disease (1), a source of severe, community-acquired… read more… (2). Increased number of reported cases might be due to the fact of an older population, more at risk … (2). Increased number of reported cases might be due to the fact of an older population, more at risk …