LAHORE: The outbreak of pinkeye (conjunctivitis) continues to afflict Punjab, with state-run hospitals across the province reporting 500-600 patients, with Lahore topping the list among other districts. The alarming surge in cases has had a noticeable impact, as evidenced by emerging reports indicating that the infection is affecting people of all age groups. A large […]
One need look no further than the emerging threat from Candida auris (C. auris), a fungus that is highly resistant to drugs designed to kill it, to realize the importance of the back-to-basics theme of this year’s International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW). Titled “Celebrating the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention,” the 2023 concept from the Association […]
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Speaking of Health Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Eating a rainbow of fruits and veggies is great for your health, but what about when your urine turns into one of a spectrum of colors? Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. […]
One of the hardest things about diagnosing and treating long COVID has been the lack of lab tests to reliably identify this condition. But a new study suggests that it might one day be possible to diagnose long COVID with a blood test. Researchers examined blood samples from 268 people, including some who’d never had […]
Especially when allergy season hits, it can be difficult to know the difference between the signs of an upper respiratory infection and those of allergies. “There is a lot of overlap between allergy symptoms and viral infections,” says Keith Brenner, M.D., chief of Pulmonology at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Brenner offers guidance around how […]
Which diseases require official notification and when should children not attend? By Nicole Weinstein Underlying presentations of serious infectious diseases can mimic common childhood infections in the early stages, so it is vital that providers have policies in place and follow Government guidelines as their first line of defence in infection control. Measles, which hit […]
Last week ADHS, alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognized Fungal Disease Awareness Week. The annual event focuses on the growing challenges surrounding the spread of infectious fungi across the United States. While many different types of fungal diseases call Arizona home, one of the most common is Valley fever. Valley fever […]
Many viral infections that plague humans originate from bats, yet intriguingly, bats suffer no ill effects from the myriad viruses that inhabit their bodies. Scientists are researching how this occurs in the hope of finding some insights into how to control or moderate the impacts of viral infections on humans. Earlier this year, zoologist and […]
Topline Liquid amoxicillin has been in a shortage for almost a year, and as the colder months bring a rise in common childhood infections—like strep throat and ear infections—parents may have to find alternatives as shelves could stay bare. Key Facts Amoxicillin powder has been in a supply shortage since October 2022, according to the […]