BACKGROUND Melasma is a common condition of Latino women that detracts from their quality of life (QOL). The prevalence and impact of melasma in Latino men is not well characterized. AIM To assess the prevalence of melasma and its association with QOL in Latino men from Mexico and Central America working in the USA. METHODS The prevalence of melasma was assessed in three studies of Latino m...

were included in the analysis to rule out potential cross-reactivity with influenza A(H7N7) virus (5). HI titers >10 and MN titers >20 were considered positive; only HI-positive serum samples confirmed 3 times by MN assay were considered positive results for influenza A(H7N7) virus. We detected antibodies against influenza A(H7N7) virus in convalescent-phase serum samples from the 3 H7 subtype-...

Disposal and storage of raw poultry manure has become an environmental problem because of the associated air, water and soil pollution. Poultry manure begins to decompose immediately after excretion giving off ammonia which, in high concentrations, can have adverse effects on the health and productivity of birds as well as the health of the farm workers. Application to land is the most common w...

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