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One in three unvaccinated COVID-19 survivors in a Spanish cohort had no detectable SARS-CoV-2 antibodies nearly 1 year after infection, according to a prospective study published today in BMC Medicine.
An analysis of data on patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) found that extended-spectrum antibiotic therapy was associated with increased mortality compared with standard antibiotic therapy, Japanese researchers reported yesterday in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
The report spares no one the responsibility—including the public—for millions of preventable deaths.
Few laboratories in sub-Saharan Africa conduct bacteriologic testing, and only a fraction of them can evaluate bacteria for antimicrobial resistance.
"As we implement the interventions that we have, simultaneously, we still pursue some unanswered questions."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday reported an Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak tied to Hello Fresh meal kits that contained contaminated ground beef.
South African researchers report waning monovalent (single-strain) COVID-19 vaccine booster effectiveness against the Omicron subvariants, with estimated efficacy falling to 50% against the BA.1/BA.2 and 47% against BA.4/BA.5 as early as 3 or 4 months after vaccination.
In US news, practitioners describe issues with vaccination due to multiple vaccine products and confusing immunization schedules.
CDC Director Walensky says patients and clinicians likely did not recognize this new infection early on.
Older COVID-19 survivors may be at a 69% higher risk of developing Alzheimer's within 1 year.
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies fell over time after vaccination or COVID-19 infection but were restored with booster doses in West Virginia nursing home residents and staff, and antibody levels were significantly lower during the Delta than the Omicron variant surges in those with breakthrough infections, finds a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.
Two men in their 30s developed encephalomyelitis, or inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
A second study shows a 41% reduction in long COVID among vaccinated people.
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the release of the first global framework on the responsible use of life sciences, which addresses the accidental or deliberate misuse of biologic and other life sciences, including dual-use research.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) yesterday reported a variant H1N2 (H1N2v) infection in a person who had contact with pigs at the Berrien County Youth Fair.
Officials said the case was confirmed on Sep 9 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The fair was held Aug 15 through 20. The MDHHS said county health officials are working with fair officials on the follow-up investigation.
Vaccinated people had 8 of the 10 most common long-COVID symptoms 50% to 80% less often.
Bavarian Nordic researchers show that 1- and 2-dose subcutaneous Jynneos vaccinations induce durable neutralizing antibody responses.
US COVID cases are down 19%, hospitalizations have declined 10%, and deaths are down 28%
A systematic review and meta-analysis today in Vaccine finds no link between COVID-19 vaccines and infertility in men or women.
Researchers at a Rome hospital analyzed 29 studies from China, Israel, Italy, Russia, Turkey, Canada, and the United States until Jun 8, 2022. Of the studies, 13.8% were deemed of poor quality, 58.6% were of moderate quality, and 27.6% were of good quality.
A study conducted at Johns Hopkins Hospital found that three-quarters of patients evaluated were prescribed excess antibiotics at discharge, and durations were frequently longer than recommended, researchers reported last week in the American Journal of Infection Control.
