Reports of at least three dozen cases of dangerous and often deadly viral sepsis in babies across Europe — along with increasing circulation of similar viruses that typically spike in the summer and early fall — have pediatric infectious diseases experts in the U.S. on edge. “We are all on pins and needles here in […]
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assess the prevalence of bacterial meningitis, bacteremia, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) among infants tested for non-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 viral (SARS-CoV-2) and SARS-CoV-2 infections. Study: Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, and Meningitis Among Febrile Young Infants With SARS-CoV-2 and Non–SARS-CoV-2 Viral Infections. Image Credit: Alexander Ishchenko […]
Madonna has postponed her upcoming ”Celebration” tour while she recovers from a “serious bacterial infection” that sent her to the hospital for several days and required treatment in the intensive care unit. The 64-year old singer “developed a serious bacterial infection that led to a several day stay in the ICU” on Saturday, June 24, […]
Keeping everyone in the family healthy is a top priority for all parents, so seeing headlines about the potential threat of an unfamiliar illness can be stressful. The key to staying calm is learning the facts and preparing as needed. Recently, clusters of invasive group A strep infections in children have been reported, understandably causing […]
After nearly three years of keeping COVID under control, China is experiencing a massive new wave of COVID infections. The official figures reporting 60,000 deaths between December 8 and January 12 are widely seen as underestimating the impact of the outbreak. Until December 2022, China had used lockdown policies to reduce the opportunity for COVID […]
Higher blood levels of the molecule pro-calcitonin (PCT) are a marker of lung infection among ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients with lung disease, a new study reports. Combining PCT with other blood markers can further increase the accuracy of identifying infection, and may be useful for distinguishing between AAV-related lung involvement and lung infection in AAV […]
If an ear infection persists longer than a few days, seek medical treatment. Depending on the type of ear infection and symptoms you present, home remedies may provide some relief, or a doctor may recommend medication. Over-the-Counter Medications Mild symptoms of ear infection pain can be relieved with over-the-counter pain medication such as acetaminophen or […]
In a recent study published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers conducted a serosurvey during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron wave in Malawi. Study: Omicron B.1.1.529 variant infections associated with severe disease are uncommon in a COVID-19 under-vaccinated, high SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence population in Malawi. Image Credit: Yaw Niel/Shutterstock Background The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant was […]
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers examined vaccine effectiveness and pregnancy outcomes during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron period. Study: Pregnancy outcomes and vaccine effectiveness during the period of omicron as the variant of concern, INTERCOVID-2022: a multinational, observational study. Image Credit: Velishchuk Yevhen/Shutterstock Background Previously, the study’s […]
Last year, in June, two students from the state tested positive for norovirus. Nineteen students have tested positive for the highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, norovirus, in Kerala’s Ernakulam district today. The school has switched to online mode for classes 1 to 5 following the outbreak. Here is your 5-point guide to the infection: The district […]