Serious hepatitis A: an analysis of patients hospitalized during an urban epidemic in the United States
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Hepatitis A can have serious complications and even lead to death in some patients. This viral infection affects the liver and is usually mild and self-limited. Researchers investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A in Memphis and Shelby County, TN, which ultimately affected 1,700 people. A review of 256 people who were hospitalized found that 35 patients experienced a serious complication, many of which occurred in other organs than the liver. Five patients died. Complications or death was more likely in those 40 years old or older.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 1998
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Gene vaccines offer a precise and powerful approach to treating serious infections
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Researchers are hoping DNA vaccines will be more effective than traditional vaccines. Traditional vaccines use an inactivated form of a virus or bacteria to stimulate the production of antibodies against the organism. DNA vaccines only contain the DNA sequence of a single viral or bacterial protein. This may produce a much more specific response with fewer side effects.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2003
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Serious liver and metabolism problems associated with use of the anti-HIV drug stavudine
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The AIDS drug stavudine may increase the risk of fatty infiltration of the liver and elevated levels of lactic acid, according to a study of four HIV patients who were taking the drug. These are probably uncommon but serious side effects.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2000
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