This week, Vaxart released data on its vaccine, which showed a 29% reduction in the rate of norovirus infection between the vaccinated and placebo The findings are from its phase 2 clinical trial. According to the company, some of the other key findings included: 21% reduction in the rate of norovirus AGE in the vaccinated […]
Authorities have today reported the first locally-acquired case in New South Wales of a flesh eating ulcer. Warning: This story contains images some readers may find distressing. Key points: The Batemans Bay resident was diagnosed with the skin infection last month, and two other historical cases have since been detected While the infection is often reported in […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week that cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are rising among young children in some parts of the Southeastern United States. Traditionally, RSV season begins in the fall and continues through the winter, similar to the flu and other respiratory viruses. However, RSV infections this […]
In a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers elucidated monkeypox’s (mpox) epidemiological and clinical features in individuals with a history of infection or vaccination, enhancing the understanding of disease behavior before immunity. Study: Mpox in people with past infection or a complete vaccination course: a global case series. Image Credit: DottedYeti/Shutterstock.com Background Since May […]
SYDNEY, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — Health authorities of Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) on Friday urged vulnerable residents to be cautious of listeriosis infections after the state saw a rise in cases. NSW Health reminded people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years to avoid a range of foods that can cause listeriosis […]
The following is a summary of “Comparison of the clinical features of HIV-positive and HIV-negative hosts infected with Talaromyces marneffei: A multicenter, retrospective study,” published in the July 2023 issue of the Infectious Disease by Qiu et al. Talaromyces marneffei is an emerging pathogen, and the number of infections in HIV-negative people is rising swiftly. […]
The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District, commonly known as WhidbeyHealth, celebrated its continued excellence regarding infection prevention protocols and best practices recently, the hospital reported in a statement. Colleen Klamm, infection preventionist and program lead, reported that WhidbeyHealth continues to provide top of class, safe and quality care across the continuum of health care available […]
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Sep 08, 2023 01:10 PM IST Share Via Copy Link To ensure the well-being and safety of elderly, it becomes essential to implement effective preventive measures during this damp and humid season of monsoon The monsoon season ushers in a higher risk of infectious diseases, especially for the elderly population since […]
Credit: California Department of Public Health An elementary school student demonstrates using a swab for the rapid Covid antigen test. Credit: California Department of Public Health An elementary school student demonstrates using a swab for the rapid Covid antigen test. COVID-19 cases are on the rise throughout Los Angeles Unified and the county. Public health […]
BA.2.86, yet another new coronavirus subvariant that is a heavily mutated version of the omicron variant, has been detected in Japan for the first time. While there’s no evidence so far that it causes more severe illness, experts say it may be more capable of infecting people who have been previously infected with the coronavirus […]