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NYC hospital system reports rise in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella infections

Chris Dall

Infections rose amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with a concerning increase in community-onset cases and newer mechanisms of resistance.
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Convalescent plasma may lessen the odds of long COVID, study suggests

Mary Van Beusekom

Risk factors for long COVID were female sex, older age, and elevated levels of the cytokine interleukin-6 at baseline. 

Rehab, breathing exercises aid in long-COVID recovery, review shows

Stephanie Soucheray

Rehabilitation interventions were associated with larger improvement in quality of life compared with the comparison group.

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News Briefs

Risk of long COVID goes up with previous diagnoses

Stephanie Soucheray

Smallpox vaccine given years before 72% to 75% effective against mpox, data reveal

Mary Van Beusekom

HHS announces boost for COVID test production, fifth round of free tests for households

Lisa Schnirring

Quick takes: H5N1 avian flu reaches Galapagos, Lyme disease funds, botulism in France

Lisa Schnirring

HHS awards $45 million to support long-COVID clinics

Lisa Schnirring

Global mpox spread continues at low levels, with hot spots in parts of Asia

Lisa Schnirring
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Experts say CDC not getting right advice on hospital infection prevention

Stephanie Soucheray
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New Episode! September 21, 2023 - Challenges of the Past, Present, and Future
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Study: Original Pfizer COVID vaccine 33% effective against emergency, urgent care in young kids

Mary Van Beusekom
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Two pediatric sinusitis antibiotics found equally effective

Chris Dall

ContraFect submits IND for novel intravenous antibiotic

Chris Dall

Genomic analysis uncovers syphilis transmission networks in England

Chris Dall

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

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Russia and China report new H5N1 avian flu outbreaks in birds

Lisa Schnirring

Argentina reports first H5 avian flu detection in a sea elephant

Lisa Schnirring

Tests confirm H5N1 avian flu in Washington seals

Lisa Schnirring

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Common coronavirus may prime immune system to develop long COVID

Mary Van Beusekom
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1 in 4 COVID survivors had impaired lung function 1 year on, study shows

Mary Van Beusekom
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Given together, COVID and flu vaccines appear safe, immune-boosting

Mary Van Beusekom
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Trial: Alternative COVID vaccine 75% cross-protective against symptomatic cases in previously infected

Mary Van Beusekom
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More COVID-19 studies suggest BA.2.86 may be less immune-evasive than feared

Lisa Schnirring
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US COVID markers continue upward trend as newer XBB variant proportions grow

Lisa Schnirring
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CDC advisers make universal COVID vaccine recommendation

Lisa Schnirring
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CDC weighs risk of BA.2.86 COVID-19 lineage as 3 more nations report sequences

Lisa Schnirring

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UN delegates approve political declaration on pandemic readiness

Lisa Schnirring
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CDC notes US COVID-19 hospital cases up slightly

Stephanie Soucheray
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Facebook's policy on anti-COVID vaccine content didn't stop users from finding it, study suggests

Mary Van Beusekom
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OECD calls for package of One Health policies to limit impact of antibiotic resistance

Chris Dall
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Legionellosis linked to organ donation in Pennsylvania, uptick in cases in Poland

Stephanie Soucheray
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Trial finds limited benefit from continuous antibiotic prevention for infant urinary condition

Chris Dall
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The Osterholm Quote

"The only thing that makes this [COVID-19] seasonal is that it happens in all four seasons. So I would get [the vaccine] now. The activity level is increasing rapidly. We're seeing a number of schools where we're seeing substantial transmission in kids, which of course then brings the virus home to Mom or Dad or Grandpa and Grandma."

Minneapolis StarTribune, Sep 11, 2023
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Study on masks vs N95 respirators for health workers spurs concerns

The findings suggest medical masks may offer similar protection as respirators against COVID-19, but experts say hold on.
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Study says most long-COVID symptoms resolve by 1 year after mild cases, but experts not so sure

Many long-COVID patients have reported facing skepticism when seeking relief at their doctor's office.