In a recent study published in Cell, researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC). Study: Serotonin reduction in post-acute sequelae of viral infection. Image Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Shutterstock.com Background Post-viral syndromes, including “long COVID” or PASC, persist long after the initial disease […]
UNDATED (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) – A blood-sucking fly has caused infections across United States. Sand flies are tiny tan flies, which are about the quarter of the size of a mosquito. They can cause an infectious disease called leishmaniasis, which according to the Cleveland Clinic, is an infection with Leishmania, which are parasites found in tropical […]
Bacterial skin infections can have a significant impact on an individual’s well-being, and it’s essential to recognize and address them promptly to prevent complications. In this article, we will explore various bacterial skin infections, their symptoms, and the treatment options available. Understanding these infections is crucial for maintaining good health and preventing them from escalating […]
ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Oct 20, 2023 01:16 PM IST Share Via Copy Link As per a new study, Covid-19 antibodies can cross-react with DENV-2 and can worsen dengue infection. Here’re possible reasons why this may be happening. While the rise in number of dengue cases in India is being attributed to heavy rains and […]
(CNN) – Move over mosquitoes. There’s another blood-sucking biter Americans should guard against. It’s the sand fly. Sand flies are tiny tan bugs, about quarter the size of a mosquito, that can cause an infectious disease called leishmaniasis. They’re most active at night and they’re so tiny, they can slip through ordinary mosquito nets on […]
Pink has announced more adjustments to her current Summer Carnival 2023 Tour. On Thursday, the “Just Give Me a Reason” singer, 44, explained to her fans via social media that a respiratory infection has caused her to put her act on pause and prioritize her health. “Vancouver shows postponed. Sending everyone lots of love and […]
The patient count in an outbreak of infections from Shigella continues to increase in Yakima County, WA. As of Oct. 18 public health officials had confirmed 72 people with infections since the first of this year. That’s compared to 10 cases at this time in 2022. The source of the bacteria has not yet been […]
By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:54 EDT, 19 October 2023 | Updated: 20:54 EDT, 19 October 2023
Staphylococcal infections among hospitalized patients, due to both methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus strains, are a substantial problem in the US. S aureus was the leading causative pathogen among health care–associated infections (HAIs) identified during the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2015 national HAI prevalence survey (excluding Clostridioides difficile), accounting […]
Newswise — The ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a serious respiratory infection, to form snake-like cords was first noted nearly 80 years ago. In a study published October 20 in the journal Cell, investigators report the biophysical mechanisms by which these cords form and demonstrate how several generations of dividing bacteria hang together to create these structures that […]