Kawasaki disease, of yet-unknown causes, has seen a sharp decrease since the spread of the novel coronavirus. (Mainichi) TOKYO — Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the number of young children affected by Kawasaki disease in Japan has sharply declined, according to a nonprofit agency that studies the mysterious illness. The disease, discovered by Tomisaku Kawasaki […]
Abstract Prevention of COVID-19 with vaccine requires multiple doses and updated boosters to maintain protection; however currently there are no tests that can measure immunity and guide clinical decisions about timing of booster doses. This study examined the association between the risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections and receptor binding domain (RBD) antibody levels and receipt […]
Abstract Clinical immunity against Plasmodium falciparum infection develops in residents of malaria endemic regions, manifesting in reduced clinical symptoms during infection and in protection against severe disease but the mechanisms are not fully understood. Here, we compare the cellular and humoral immune response of clinically immune (0-1 episode over 18 months) and susceptible (at least […]
PARIS – Cases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four years after Covid-19 first emerged in the country. However, the Chinese health authorities have said the rising infections are a mix of already known viruses and are linked to the country’s […]
The patient count in an outbreak traced to cantaloupes has doubled and more recalls have been issued. As of today, Nov. 24, 99 people have been confirmed infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Sundsvall. That is an increase of 56 since the initial outbreak notice was issued Nov. 17 by the Centers for Disease […]
LUCKNOW: Severe shortage of dedicated staff is one of the major reasons for hospital-acquired infections (HAI) across India, according to experts.Highlighting the issue on the second day of 46th annual conference of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (MICROCON-2023) at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU), doctors said that the country has just one infection […]
China called for caution on Friday as an increase in respiratory illness hit its schools and hospitals. And the World Health Organization (WHO), which has asked the Chinese government for disease data, said no unusual or new diseases had been found. China is dealing with an increase of respiratory illnesses as it enters its first […]
U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases. Two people have died […]
