Category Archives: Infection

75 per cent of Canadians were infected with COVID-19 by March 2023, study finds

A recent study finds that 75 per cent of the Canadian population had detectable antibodies from COVID-19 through infections by March 2023. Researchers from the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), in collaboration with seven research studies, shared the findings in a study published in the Canadian Medical Association journal on Monday. Researchers studied the Canadian […]

Weather Change Likely Driving Viral Fever Surge In Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka

Representational image (IANS) Cases of seasonal flu have been on the rise across India, with inexplicable viral outbreaks becoming increasingly more common of late. The flood-like conditions created by the incessant rains have further exacerbated the spread of infectious diseases in some states. Fever, sometimes accompanied by a runny nose and sore throat, are being […]

Endothelial AHR activity prevents lung barrier disruption in viral infection

Abstract Disruption of the lung endothelial–epithelial cell barrier following respiratory virus infection causes cell and fluid accumulation in the air spaces and compromises vital gas exchange function1. Endothelial dysfunction can exacerbate tissue damage2,3, yet it is unclear whether the lung endothelium promotes host resistance against viral pathogens. Here we show that the environmental sensor aryl […]

Covid-19: Infections climb globally as EG.5 variant gains ground

Owen Dyer Montreal Recent testing has left little doubt that a new variant of the pandemic coronavirus is gaining ground across the world. The spike mutations of the EG.5 variant—dubbed “eris”—improve its immune escape abilities, experts have said, and probably account for recent modest increases in hospital admissions in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the […]

COVID-19 associated bacterial infections in intensive care unit: a case control study

Abstract We described the secondary bacterial infections (SBI) among COVID-19 patients in comparison with non-COVID-19 patients. We performed a retrospective case–control study between January 01, 2020 and April 01, 2022. Including the adult patients, who stayed ≥ 72 h in intensive care unit (ICU). In total 405 patients were included, 135 had (33.3%) COVID-19, with similar age and […]

Lehi girl returns home after months in hospital following dangerous infection

LEHI, Utah — A 12-year-old Lehi girl is home after spending nearly two months in the hospital fighting a deadly type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics. Tom Parkin lights up when describing his 12-year-old daughter, Diana. “Diana is a wonderful person,” he said, “very smart, very kind.” Parkin explained how Diana was […]

See Madonna’s rescheduled Celebration tour dates

Madonna reschedules Celebration tour dates after bacterial infection | EW.com Skip to content Top Navigation Close this dialog window Explore EW.com Profile Menu Follow Us Close this dialog window Share & More Close this dialog window View image Madonna reveals rescheduled Celebration tour dates for 2024 after bacterial infection this link is to an external […]

Man in critical condition from escalated sinus infection

OGDEN, Utah — An Ogden man is fighting for his life after being admitted to the hospital with severe headaches. Rha’Gene Beal’s family said it was determined that he had swelling in his brain caused ultimately by “impacted teeth that caused a sinus infection”. Beal, a father two young children, boyfriend, local musician, and a […]

First human cases of West Nile Virus in Oklahoma reported

OKLAHOMA (KXII) – Oklahoma has four reported human cases of the West Nile virus, and one is considered severe. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported that infected pools of mosquitos had been found in central, south central, and southeast portions of the state. The virus is spread by the Culex mosquito, which feeds on […]