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A study today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) details the first evidence of locally acquired dengue infections on Guam in more than 75 years.
A literature review by Nigerian and UK researchers found only a handful of studies on antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) in African countries, highlighting the paucity of data on ASP implementation on the continent, according to a paper published yesterday in the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance.
The world is witnessing nearly exponential growth, and deaths have more than doubled this past week.
The evidence does not conclusively favor using masks, whether homemade or surgical, to protect against the disease.
States reporting a large jump in cases include New York, Michigan, Florida, and Louisiana.
Any plan to wean the country from lockdowns must face the reality of supply chain shortages.
A second study shows a 5% COVID-19 rate in those with mild flulike illness.
As global deaths top 41,000, UK researchers estimate a case-fatality rate of 1.4%.
Less-affected hospitals should be thinking creatively and acting urgently to be ready to care for COVID-19 patients, experts say.
Experts suggest limiting older docs' direct patient care and expanding their telehealth role.
A study of 150 households has found that recurrent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and other soft-tissue infections (MRSA SSTIs) may be associated with persistent MRSA colonization of household members and contamination of environmental surfaces, US researchers reported yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics.
In India, a nationwide lockdown has stranded some migrant workers without food and shelter.
A total of 1,218 fatalities have occurred in New York, the hardest-hit state.
After analyzing a large outbreak at a Seattle-area nursing home, researchers share prevention tips.
A review of published research going back nearly 70 years suggests oral antibiotic step-down therapy is at least as effective as intravenous (IV)-only antibiotics for treating infective endocarditis (IE), US researchers reported today in JAMA Internal Medicine.
US social distancing steps will extend through April.
US activity is surging in New York and several other states and cities.
The US depends heavily on drugs made in other countries, especially India and China.
A day after topping 500,000 global cases, the total is poised to pass 600,000.
Also, new studies highlight virus shedding and before-symptom transmission.
