Avian flu is taking a holiday. It’s been three months since the H5N1 bird flu struck commercial poultry flocks in the United States. After a long string of infections required America’s poultry business to depopulate their flocks by 58.7 million birds in 2022-23, there is a welcomed break in the outbreak. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) […]
A tiny fraction of people are naturally resistant to HIV infections, and scientists want to understand why. Now an international team of researchers has discovered a new genetic variant in people of African ancestries that appears to restrict HIV replication after an infection sets in. Though more research is needed to confirm their findings, the […]
Directly analyzing the role of the gut microbiota during the course of infection with human-specific pathogens is not possible with existing methods. To overcome this problem, we developed a germ-free precision mouse model, which we used to compare the acquisition, replication and pathogenesis of HIV and Epstein–Barr virus. This is a preview of subscription content, […]
Representational Image (David Hablutz/Pexel via Canva) Since the time the Omicron variant was discovered, we know that it has caused numerous re-infections and even broken the immunity barrier created by earlier infections and vaccinations. Even at present, its latest sub-variant — the EG.5.1 or ‘Eris’ — is doing the rounds across the globe, having already […]
Directly analyzing the role of the gut microbiota during the course of infection with human-specific pathogens is not possible with existing methods. To overcome this problem, we developed a germ-free precision mouse model, which we used to compare the acquisition, replication and pathogenesis of HIV and Epstein–Barr virus. This is a preview of subscription content, […]
Westford USA, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to SkyQuest, the escalating incidence of spine degeneration highlights a concerning trend within the global hospital-acquired infections market. This issue demands immediate attention as it contributes to the growing burden of healthcare-associated complications. Addressing the root causes and implementing stringent preventive measures are imperative for safeguarding […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — COVID-19 cases are increasing in North Carolina and across the country. The presence of the virus in wastewater has increased by five-fold since mid-June. Wastewater monitoring is usually an early warning sign of an increase in cases and a rise in other metrics. There are now 297 people hospitalized for COVID-19 […]
This press release was written by Nate Perry, manager of media relations for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 10, 2023) — A two-course series focused on student leadership and a course with information on communicable skin infections are the newest additions to the National Federation of State High […]
You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate covid-19 and other public health challenges. Click here to get the full newsletter in your inbox, including answers to reader questions and a summary of new scientific research. Here we go again. In this fourth summer of covid-19, infections are once again […]
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the first new Covid-19 variant since Omicron in 2021. It was designated the letter E in the Greek alphabet and will be referred to as Eris. Eris has been classified as a variant of interest. Significant variants before Omicron – Alpha, Beta and Delta – had been declared […]