There were an estimated 1.3 million new HIV infections in 2022, according to UNAIDS newly published report. While still too high, this figure is the lowest in decades, with declines particularly strong in regions with the highest HIV burdens. As the following chart shows, Eastern and southern Africa have seen a fall of 57 percent […]
Abstract Representatives of the Candida parapsilosis complex are important yeast species causing human infections, including candidaemia as one of the leading diseases. This complex comprises C. parapsilosis, Candida orthopsilosis and Candida metapsilosis, and causes a wide range of clinical presentations from colonization to superficial and disseminated infections with a high prevalence in preterm-born infants and […]
Abstract The inappropriate use of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis is a common cause for increased risk of morbidity and mortality from surgical site infection in patients who underwent surgical procedures. The study aimed to evaluate surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis prescribing patterns, Surgical Site Infection (SSI), and its determinants in the surgical ward of Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized […]
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Following a trio of fatal cases in the Northeast, the CDC is alerting healthcare professionals to suspect Vibrio vulnificus infection, which requires rapid treatment to reduce mortality. CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory urging clinicians to “consider V. vulnificus as a possible cause of infected wounds that were exposed to coastal waters” — especially […]
A 15-year-old, previously healthy, Syrian-born girl, who had immigrated from Turkey 3 months previously, presented to the emergency department with a 6-month history of cervical swelling, weight loss and intermittent fevers; a 1-month history of cough; and acute onset of night sweats. On examination, the patient appeared well (50th percentile of body mass index), with […]
Representational Image (Nitin Sharma/BCCL Chandigarh) A subtype of avian flu virus, endemic in poultry farms in China, is undergoing mutational changes, which could increase the risk of the disease being passed on to humans, warns a study. Researchers in China and Nottingham, the UK, also said that the findings raise concerns of a potential epidemic […]
The coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic is far from gone. Not only is it still widely infecting humans, but according to a new study, the virus also commonly leaps from us to white-tailed deer, where it seems to be evolving even more rapidly. The origins of SARS-CoV-2 remain mysterious, but aside from having possibly jumped […]
PITMAN, N.J. (CBS) — Many children are getting ready to head back to school. For those with immunity problems, it can be scary, especially for their parents. We hear it all the time: “If you’re sick, stay home.” That’s especially important in school because infections can spread quickly. It’s a message that’s critical for one […]
Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69 per cent of Australian households have at least one pet. We spend an estimated $33 billion every year on caring for our fur babies. While owning a pet is linked to numerous mental and physical health […]