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Severe infections threaten the health and recovery of wounded soldiers in Ukraine. The summary does not identify a direct effect on U.S. patients or health systems.
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As many as 40 percent of injured Ukrainian soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputation or death, according to The New York Times. An initiative is trying to improve treatment.
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Severe infections threaten the health and recovery of wounded soldiers in Ukraine. The summary does not identify a direct effect on U.S. patients or health systems.