Category Archives: Infection

Infectious Disease Institute takes over HIV/AIDS programme in Greater Masaka

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) has taken over all HIV/Aids related prorgammes which were formerly being implemented by Rakai Health Sciences Programme (RHSP), this publication has established. This comes after the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminated the RHSP grant in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment (Comprehensive HIV/AIDS care services). […]

Under recognised contribution of viral pathogens to sepsis: Research

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Boston Oct 01, 2023 10:54 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The study shows how viral infections have a significant impact in sepsis development. During the first 33 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 accounted for 1 in 6 episodes of sepsis, underscoring the significance of viral sepsis, […]

Spain records Salmonella and Yersinia increases in 2022

Salmonella and Yersinia infections went up in Spain in 2022, based on the latest figures. A total of 8,777 Salmonella infections were reported, as well as 39 imported cases. In the previous year, 6,156 infections and four imported cases were recorded. Salmonellosis affected men slightly more than women. The age group with the highest incidences […]

SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Wrestlers after International Tournaments, April 2021

Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliations: National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan (S.T. Kuribayashi, A. Kasamatsu, C. Ikenoue, M. Fukusumi, H. Kamiya, T. Shimada, T. Sekizuka, M. Kuroda, T. Sunagawa); Japan […]

Watch out! Alarming spread of this infection

City doctors see increase in admission of RSV-infected patients in hospitals; say there is notable rise in infections among adults this year compared to kids The cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system, have been on the increase in the past few weeks, especially among adults, whereas […]

Hydrangea leaf extracts may inhibit coronavirus infection: Japan research

Dried “amacha” hydrangea tea leaves are seen at the Iwate Biotechnology Research Center in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, on Sept. 14, 2023. (Mainichi/Seiichi Yuasa) KITAKAMI, Iwate — Extracts from hydrangea leaves produced in northeast Japan for “amacha” sweet tea may prevent the bonding of proteins involved in coronavirus infection, a research team here has found. The […]

Flu treatment shift or drift? A focus on combination therapy

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Health minister warns public not to self-medicate to cure pink eye infection

 Patients infected with conjunctivitis an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball continue to report to the city public, in Karachi on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.— PPI In light of the surge in conjunctivitis “pink eye” cases in the province, Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Dr Jamal Nasir has […]

Carolina Health Leaders: STI rates are growing

STI rates are growing in the Carolinas Mecklenburg County Public Health says the growing number of sexually transmitted infections is concerning. Updated: 11:22 AM EDT Sep 30, 2023 FORECAST COMING UP. THANK YOU, JACQUELINE. IN BREAKING NEWS IN WINSTON-SALEM, AT LEAST ONE PERSON IS HURT AFTER A SHOOTING THIS MORNING. ACCORDING TO POLICE, THIS HAPPENED […]