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General Infectious Disease

News, opinions and meeting coverage in infectious disease.

A transmission electron micrograph of rotavirus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus Hospitalization in Kids Linked to Autoimmune Disease Later On

Higher risks for arthritis, connective tissue disorders, other diseases seen in Korean study

IAS over a photo of Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia.

<乌鸦传媒>Uncontrolled HIV a Risk Factor for Severe Mpox, Global Analysis Confirms

Greater risk for mpox hospitalization, death in immunosuppressed people living with HIV

A photo of a little boy in bed blowing his nose.

<乌鸦传媒>'Minimal' Benefit Seen With Antibiotics for Acute Sinusitis in Kids

Effect did not depend on nasal discharge color

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Republican vs Democrat Excess Deaths; New MERS Case; Watch Out for Rocks in Cookies

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

FDA APPROVED topical cantharidin (Ycanth) over a photo of a man鈥檚 skin affected by molluscum contagiosum

<乌鸦传媒>First Treatment Approved for Molluscum Contagiosum

Half of patients across two randomized trials had complete clearance of lesions

A microscope image of skin affected by leprosy

<乌鸦传媒>Young Man's Claw-Like Hands and Annular, Reddened Skin Plaques

Clinicians diagnose a notorious transmissible bacterial infection rarely seen in the U.S.

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>3 Dead in Listeria Outbreak; Flea Bite Ends in Amputation; Mandy Cohen's CDC Plan

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of an Ornithodoros tick

<乌鸦传媒>What Is Soft Tick Relapsing Fever?

Antibiotics can treat this tick infection tied to exposure to rustic cabins, camping, and caves

A photo of an amoxicillin capsule in a person鈥檚 palm.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Challenge Alone May Be Enough to Rule Out Penicillin Allergy

Faster, cheaper process deemed safe for low-risk patients with questionable allergy label

A photo of a little boy drinking a glass of milk outdoors in front of cows.

<乌鸦传媒>Here's Why Raw Milk Is Risky for Kids

"I almost killed my son" giving him raw milk

FDA APPROVED nirsevimab (Beyfortus) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial viruses

<乌鸦传媒>New Drug Approved for Preventing RSV in Newborns, Tots

Nirsevimab indicated for all infants, and for kids up to 2 years at high risk

A computer rendering of in-vitro fertilization

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19 Impaired Fertility Treatments

IVF and sperm injections less effective after infection, Chinese researchers say

Close up photo of a physician about to make an injection in their patient鈥檚 spine.

<乌鸦传媒>Stem Cell Medical Tourism Leads to Meningitis in MS Patient

Difficult infection took weeks to identify; doctors warn about unproven treatments

A photo of a female deer tick feeding on a person鈥檚 skin.

<乌鸦传媒>Upgraded Lyme Disease Vaccine Promising in Phase I Results

The vaccine neutralizes Lyme-causing bacteria in the tick before it can get to the human

A photo of a female physician examining a female toddlers鈥� eyes as she sits on her mothers lap.

<乌鸦传媒>A Young Girl's Sudden Bilateral Mydriasis and Abnormal Gait

An infection treated 2 weeks earlier may have been the culprit

A photo of a male physician holding gauze against a little girl鈥檚 arm after vaccinating her.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC to Reduce Funding for States' Child Vaccination Programs

"This is what happens when you don't pay attention to public health" says APHA executive director

A photo of a box of Paxlovid.

<乌鸦传媒>Role for Paxlovid in Younger COVID Patients With Serious Comorbidities

Better outcomes for people with cancer or heart disease, matched cohort finds

A computer rendering of sperm and an egg.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Infection May Impair Semen Quality, Even After Mild Cases

Jury still out on whether infection can cause permanent seminal damage, however

A scanning electron micrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

<乌鸦传媒>New Guidance to Stem the Tide of MRSA Spread in Hospitals

Detecting asymptomatic infections and decolonization among new recommendations

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Biden Put on CPAP; Madonna in ICU; Mandatory Masks Back at Boston Hospital

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a mosquito feeding on human skin.

<乌鸦传媒>Experts Quell Worries About Locally Acquired Malaria in the U.S.

"It's not the next COVID," one global health expert says

A photo of the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Director Post Will Require Senate Confirmation Starting in 2025

Change will increase the position's status but also has its downsides, experts say

A photo of a bowl of frozen strawberries.

<乌鸦传媒>Berry Eaters Beware: Hepatitis A May Be Lurking

And a look at the bigger picture behind the frozen-food outbreaks

A photo of Warren Buffett.

<乌鸦传媒>The Next CDC Director Could Learn a Thing or Two From Warren Buffett

Restoring trust in the agency will require more than just science

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Fauci's New Gig; Secret World of Penile Enlargement; Malaria Cases Emerge in U.S.

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of two boxes of Prevnar 20 pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Endorses 20-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine for Kids

New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma

A photo of a male physician scowling at his laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>From Doxxing to Doctor Death Threats

Online harassment of physicians and scientists goes beyond trolling

A photo of an intubated male patient in the intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>Sepsis Outcomes No Different With Prolonged Beta-Lactam Antibiotic

Death and drug resistance unchanged no matter the duration of treatment

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>YouTube Removes RFK Jr. Video; Tick-Borne Virus Spreads; Woman in Ecuador Dies Again

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH

<乌鸦传媒>Biden Picks Next CDC Director

Mandy Cohen has "proven track record protecting Americans' health and safety," the president says

A photo of a young woman with a rash on her face and neck from chikungunya virus

<乌鸦传媒>Vaccine Candidate for Chikungunya Virus Safe and Effective

Phase III trial shows seroprotective antibody levels at 6 months in adults

A photo of a box of Zostavax laying on a brochure.

<乌鸦传媒>Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccine

Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association

AMA over a photo of the lobby of Hyatt Regency Chicago.

<乌鸦传媒>States Must Stop Criminalizing Medicine, AMA Delegates Say

"This is unacceptable...and it's time for us to push back"

Photo of a man wearing an N95 mask in a public area.

<乌鸦传媒>Daylong N95 Masking Alters Heart Rate, Respiration

However, observations do not fall into territory of harm, according to exercise physiologists

FDA ADCOMM nirsevimab over a computer rendered cutaway of an RSV virus.

<乌鸦传媒>Antibody for Infant RSV Prevention to Face FDA Panel

Nirsevimab shot also a possibility for some at-risk toddlers

FDA APPROVED Unadjuvanted, bivalent RSV prefusion F protein vaccine (Abrysvo) over a computer rendering of RSV viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Second RSV Vaccine Lands Approval for Older Adults

Abrysvo approved for adults 60 and up

A photo of a female member of a hospital cleaning staff wiping down the handholds on a bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Overuse of Some Disinfectants Can Do More Harm Than Good

Health systems must eliminate unnecessary uses of QACs

An illustration of a physician holding a patient's hand with the text The Doctor's Art - A podcast on Meaning in Medicine

<乌鸦传媒>Leading Through Crisis at the WHO

Soumya Swaminathan, MD, discusses COVID misinformation and being the WHO's first chief scientist

A photo of surgeons performing liposuction on a patient.

<乌鸦传媒>From Botched Buttocks to Botulism

Insidious threats continue to plague the global cosmetic bazaar

HRS over a photo of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Biologic Envelope Cuts Complications After Cardiac Device Implantation

"Any strategy to reduce infection rates in these patients is important," expert says

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