Category Archives: Infection

COVID 19 infection clinical features in pediatric patients in Southwestern Iran: a cross-sectional, multi-center study

This study assessed the presence of SARS-CoV-2 infection rate using Taq man real-time PCR assay and the epidemiological and clinical data of them, in the southwest of Iran during 17 months of post-pandemic period. The mean age of infected patients was 5.71 years that is consistent with Dong et al.’s study [8]. Global data shows mixed […]

Researchers probe Kawasaki disease causes as infections plunge amid COVID outbreak

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 […]

Association between levels of receptor binding domain antibodies of SARS-CoV-2, receipt of booster and risk of breakthrough infections: LA pandemic surveillance cohort study

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 […]

What we know so far about surging cases of respiratory illnesses in China

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 […]

Patient count doubles in outbreak traced to cantaloupe; two have died

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 […]

‘Staff shortage behind high cases of hospital-acquired infections’ | Lucknow News

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 […]

WHO: Nothing Unusual in China Respiratory Outbreak

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 […]

Arizona included in cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

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 […]