Category Archives: Infection

AirGels: A game-changer for research on respiratory infections

Biofilms are highly resistant communities of bacteria that pose a major challenge in the treatment of infections. While studying biofilm formation in laboratory conditions has been extensively conducted, understanding their development in the complex environment of the human respiratory tract has remained elusive. A team of researchers led by Alexandre Persat at EPFL have now […]

Illegal medical lab found with deadly COVID pathogens and diseased mice in California warehouse

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra Aug 02, 2023 06:30 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Illegal medical lab found in California warehouse with hundreds of dead mice and infectious agents, including COVID-19. Criminal investigation ongoing. A routine hose inspection led to the discovery of an illegal medical lab operating inside a warehouse in California, where hundreds of […]

US records increase in COVID-19 infections

The United States has said coronavirus infections have risen by more than 12 per cent across the country. A report by the cbsnews.com on Tuesday, it says “Weekly COVID-19 hospitalisations have risen by more than 12 per cent across the country, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking […]

Public warned of rise in Valley fever infections across Southern California

Health officials are warning the public as Valley fever cases are increasing across California. Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci,” typically affects the lungs and can cause prolonged respiratory symptoms including cough, fever, chest pain, and fatigue or tiredness, according to The California Department of Public Health. Valley fever is caused by breathing […]

COVID Cleared of Increasing Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Kids?

COVID-19 infection didn’t appear to precipitate a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in kids, a prospective multinational cohort study suggested. Researchers tested more than 4,500 adolescents every few months for type 1 diabetes, SARS-CoV-2 infection, and vaccination antibodies from January 2020 through December 2021. However, there was no difference among the 45 kids diagnosed with […]

Co-evolution of immunity and seasonal influenza viruses

Abstract Seasonal influenza viruses cause recurring global epidemics by continually evolving to escape host immunity. The viral constraints and host immune responses that limit and drive the evolution of these viruses are increasingly well understood. However, it remains unclear how most of these advances improve the capacity to reduce the impact of seasonal influenza viruses […]

Symptom profiles of community cases infected by influenza, RSV, rhinovirus, seasonal coronavirus, and SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Abstract Respiratory viruses that were suppressed through previous lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have recently started to co-circulate with SARS-CoV-2. Understanding the clinical characteristics and symptomatology of different respiratory viral infections can help address the challenges related to the identification of cases and the understanding of SARS-CoV-2 variants’ evolutionary patterns. Flu Watch (2006–2011) and Virus […]

Urinary Tract Infection Therapeutics Market Size is projected to reach USD 11.85 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.2%: Straits Research

New York, United States, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patients with critical conditions and diabetes are susceptible to numerous infectious diseases. The individual is prone to urinary tract infections. These patients’ symptoms include urinary discomfort and irritation. UTI is a condition that affects more significantly than 15% of the population. This infection can affect […]

Teen dies from rare brain infection after swimming in Georgia, coroner rules

DEARING, Ga. (WJBF) — A Georgia teenager has died from a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba, health officials have confirmed. Megan Ebenroth, 17, was believed to have been infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The infection was caused by Naegleria Fowleri, an […]