Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis is key to the global effort to combat sexually transmitted infections and to end AIDS by the year 2030. In 2014, WHO and partners developed global criteria to validate the elimination of transmission of both infections through a rigorous review of country progress. Last year, Cuba became the first country to be validated for having successfully eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.
Depending on the circumstances, tylosin is available in a variety of dosages and formats, including Tylan powder, as a liquid which is administered orally, and by injection. For use in dogs, vets take the whole animal into consideration before prescribing tylosin in any form.
A common application of magnesium silicate in its talc form is as talcum powder. This substance is used to make baby powder as well as the chalk powder used by athletes, such as gymnasts, to dry their hands for better grip. Talc can also be found in some types of chalk, ceramics, cosmetics, paint, and food products.