University of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children. The potential vaccine is in the initial stages of development in the lab and will target one of the main types of bacteria that cause middle ear infections, a common illness among infants […]
A new family of COVID variants is on the rise in the U.S. and abroad—one experts say is likely responsible for a rising tide of infections and hospitalizations. The World Health Organization recently designated EG.5 a “variant under monitoring” due to its steady global growth. Reports of EG.5, detected in 45 countries so far, nearly […]
Antibody fragments of EPCT112 bNAb (blue) discovered at the Institut Pasteur by Hugo Mouquet’s team, here forming a complex with the HIV-1 envelope protein (Env) (shown in yellow and orange). Credit: (c) Institut Pasteur / Hugo Mouquet Some HIV-1 carriers who have received an early antiretroviral treatment during several years are able to control the […]
Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. MRSA is a type of bacteria found on people’s skin that can cause serious infections. In some cases, it can lead to sepsis or even death, according to the Centers for […]
The Epstein Barr virus can cause glandular fever, also known as infectious mononucleosis Mediscan / Alamy A vaccine that fends off the widespread Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis or “mono”) and has been linked to some serious health conditions, has shown promise in mice. It could have an edge over other […]
Health Canada is recalling a brand of eye drops, saying use of the product may cause microbial growth, leading to the risk of an eye infection. The recall is for Cromolyn Eye Drops, an over-the-counter drug used to relieve symptoms of allergy-induced pink eye in adults and children aged five and older. Health Canada described […]
Fungal infections have been on the rise since COVID-19’s inception, but public health tracking tools, tests, and data systems in the U.S. are not quite where they need to be yet, Tom Chiller, MD, CDC’s head of mycotic diseases, told Becker’s. “We don’t have good surveillance for fungal infections,” Dr. Chiller said. “A lot of […]
ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 08, 2023 07:02 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Amid spread of new Covid variant, India needs to be careful, as Covid appropriate behaviour has taken a back seat and immunity is waning, says expert. New Covid variant EG.5.1 or Eris that has been adding to the surge of Coronavirus […]
(SWNS) By Talker By Stephen Beech via SWNS Sunshine breaks are bad for the skin – and make people more vulnerable to infections, warns a new study. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Unsplash By Talker Unsplash […]
Key Takeaways The U.S. is currently facing yet another surge of COVID-19 cases. The majority of the population does have some immunity to the virus, so the levels of disease are much lower than they were during past surges and it no longer threatens to overwhelm the healthcare system. New strains of COVID will continue […]