Respiratory Infections

Governor Newsom declares support for state response as bird flu spreads across the US among dairy cows and humans, with California leading the nation in cases.

The PDUFA date is set for early June, and if approved, it would be the first and only single dose immunization for infants regardless of weight designed to protect them for the duration of their first RSV season.

Health officials are investigating an outbreak called "Dinga Dinga," which causes fever and uncontrollable shaking.

Study finds optimal timing of annual COVID-19 booster depends on regional transmission patterns and if/when breakthrough infection has occurred.

Sexual transmission was confirmed for nine of the 22 viruses studied, including Ebola, Zika, and mpox, making it a key factor in ongoing disease spread.

Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, director of NIAID, discusses the mutation changes needed to make human-to-human transmission easier as well as infection prevention strategies.

Alba Azola, MD discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing Long COVID and its overlap with ME/CFS, emphasizing the need for individualized care and ongoing research.

The federal agency stated there were cases of RSV lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) post-immunization for 2 of the company’s vaccines, mRNA-1345 and mRNA-1365.

Navigating the long road of Long COVID involves more than recovering from an infection; it requires specialized, multifaceted care to address ongoing and often invisible neurological symptoms.

The ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is affecting mostly very young children, and has investigators searching for answers.

If confirmed by the CDC, these cases would increase the national total of human infections to 60, with 58 already reported in various states.

Hospitalization rates for RSV in children under five are comparable to pre-pandemic levels, with the highest rates observed in infants aged 0-2 months.

With some young people still feeling the lingering effects of Long COVID years later, new data shows the value of COVID-19 vaccination to prevent the condition altogether.

Study finds antibiotic selection generally follows CAP guidelines but identifies determinants of frequently longer treatment durations.

The 2 companies will examine molnupiravir (Lagevrio) using a different formulation that is not approved in any country globally.

A small study shows that 68% of these patients were given this class of medication, which highlights a disconnect between treatment guidelines and clinical practice.

Nirsevimab proves effective in preventing RSV-related medical visits and hospitalizations in infants, with enhanced results in catch-up immunization programs.

Raw milk products are not pasteurized, making them more susceptible to carrying harmful pathogens, in this case, bird flu.

Research finds that individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccine more recently were less likely to develop long COVID.

Mild reactions were experienced in 46% of recipients.

New research using advanced MRI techniques explores how impaired pulmonary gas exchange may contribute to cognitive impairments in Long COVID patients, offering insights for potential treatment strategies.

Recent data shows a 1 in 5 risk of unvaccinated house members transmitting the respiratory virus to other nonimmunized members.

CDPH advises consuming pasteurized milk, which kills the virus, while the state increases testing and monitoring following 29 confirmed human cases of H5N1 linked to infected dairy cows.

California reports a suspected case of a child; Oregon's first human case linked to a poultry outbreak; and Canada's first locally acquired case in a critically ill teen.

Reactogenicity of mRNA COVID-19 with inactivated influenza vaccine was similar whether given at same time or separated by 1-2 weeks.

Medication errors and patient falls in COVID-19-positive and non-COVID-19 patients highlight the impact of hospital workload on patient safety.

Alveo Technologies announced it entered into an agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a test to help in offering this capability in case there is a need for widespread diagnostics.

Read more about the case of a 71-year-old man who was admitted after presenting with cold-like symptoms for 3 weeks.

New therapeutics offer some hope in this emerging market.

Despite advances in understanding and treating Long COVID, many questions about its mechanisms, susceptibility, and varied recovery patterns remain unresolved, underscoring the need for continued research.