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Utah officials warn public about bats following numerous home infestations

Following reports of numerous home infestations, Utah health officials this week reminded residents of the dangers that bats can pose to one’s health. In Utah, bats are the primary carrier of the rabies virus, health officials said. Several recent investigations have involved bat infestations in family homes, according to Hannah Rettler, an epidemiologist with the Utah… Read More »

Chronic kidney disease increases risk of numerous illnesses and death for people with HIV

A large proportion of HIV-positive people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease go on to develop a serious illness or die within a few years, according to results from a large international study published in AIDS. Individuals were followed for an average of three years after diagnosis with chronic kidney disease and during this time approximately… Read More »