Category Archives: Infection

Covid infections increase in Ireland — here’s what to do if you have symptoms

Covid-19 infections are on the rise in Ireland again and causing more hospital admissions, according to the HSE. Indicators had been trending downwards in May but began to increase again towards the end of June. A similar trend is occurring across the UK. In a statement, a spokesperson for the HSE confirmed that the number […]

Current COVID-19 Infection Surveillance, Data Desert Gaps, and Pandemic Preparedness

In summers past—well, through 2020—COVID-19 surges during the summer were a worrisome and frustrating trend. For many, the thought of a respiratory virus surging in the summer seemed out of place. During this time of the pandemic, the summer represented a potential reprieve where the outdoors could provide a bit of flexibility in the intense […]

Dengue scare: Why second infection is deadlier; know how symptoms change in case of reinfection

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 08, 2023 04:23 PM IST Share Via Copy Link The severity of a dengue infection can be higher when people experience a second attack. Know how the disease’s symptoms change in case of reinfection. As dengue cases rise rapidly across many parts of the country and Delhi witnesses a remarkable […]

New study shows some Wisconsin neighborhoods have higher rates of

Lucas Schulz, a pharmacy manager at UW Health, said when a patient first comes into the hospital with a bacterial infection, health care providers aren’t able to tell exactly what strain is making someone sick. “You start antibiotics based on their syndrome, the symptoms they’re having and the most likely bacteria that are causing their […]

Tired while taking antibiotics? Telling the difference between illness and side effects

Fatigue can be a symptom of many things and can range from mild to severe. One cause of fatigue could be that you have an infection. If you are suffering from a bacterial infection, your doctor may have prescribed antibiotics. Antibiotics are a group of medications that work to kill bacteria or stop the bacteria […]

Caution urged as Covid-19 infections rise

As the number of people testing positive for Covid-19 begins to rise again, employers are being urged to avoid complacency amid fears about the potential increase in long Covid cases. The number of people reporting testing positive for the virus in England increased by 27.9% in the week ending 29 July, official figures show. However, […]

Persephacin: An Antifungal Molecule That Can Fight Over New Fungal Infections

Fungal infections are a serious and growing health problem that affect millions of people around the world. Fungi are microscopic organisms that can cause infections in various parts of the body, such as the skin, nails, lungs, and blood. Some fungal infections can be life-threatening, especially for people with weakened immune systems, such as those […]