“New Jersey health officials are issuing a warning about a possible measles exposure on NJ Transit and PATH trains. A Hudson County resident who was diagnosed with measles used public transportation while potentially infectious, the New Jersey Department of Health announced Friday.”

Warning issued for possible measles exposure on NJ Transit, PATH trains

A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.

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The overview of AMR that you always wanted (someone else to write) - amazing! Truly brilliant paper with great figures! @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Antimicrobial resistance: a concise update

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to global public health, with approximately 5 million deaths associated with bacterial AMR in 2019. Tackling AMR requires a multifaceted and cohesive...

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