The low incidence of pathogens with bioterrorism potential would hamper efforts to isolate them from natural sources for intentional release, the authors say.
Several Arizona marijuana establishments have voluntarily recalled certain products over potential contamination with Aspergillus and Salmonella.
Though overall flu activity in the United States is still low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported some new developments, including the 2009 H1N1 virus nudging ahead as the predominant strain for the week and the recent detection of a variant H1N1 (H1N1v) case in Minnesota.
With record dengue cases already this year, Peru is bracing for more heavy rains in the months ahead from the El Nino weather pattern.
The team conducted the trial after several systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggested that continuous administration may decrease mortality in sepsis patients and reduce the emergence of antibiotic resistance.
For those who got sick, vaccinated patients had fewer symptoms and none required hospitalization.
Survey finds a high rate of hospital antibiotic use, with more than a quarter of antibiotics used for infection prevention.
New report indicates that farmers in many countries are still using medically important antibiotics for growth promotion.
Infected mammals include skunks, grizzly bears, a raccoon, and a red fox.
Data reveal no link between COVID-19 vaccination or infection of pregnant women and major congenital anomalies in their babies.
The team from South Korea also found high protection against critical illness.
In other developments, the WHO has more talks scheduled with China and will soon update its variant assessments.
Genomic analysis of extensively drug-resistant typhoid isolates in Pakistan reveals numerous circulating XDR variants.
A meta-analysis provides further evidence that antibiotic use far exceeded the prevalence of bacterial co-infection in COVID-19 patients.
Ecuador's health ministry reports the country's first human infection involving H5 avian influenza.
Listening to music was tied to significantly lower stress levels and improved mood among Austrian and Italian adults during lockdowns early in the pandemic.
After Uganda declares its Ebola outbreak over, the CDC lifts screening for inbound travelers from the country.
The study assessed stool samples to demonstrate higher SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in infants breastfeeding from vaccinated moms.
Paying people to take a first COVID-19 vaccine dose didn't lower the likelihood of seeking the second or third dose or of other positive health behaviors.
Also, the WHO provides more details about Sudan's first cVDPV2 case of 2022, which was confirmed in late December.
The findings indicate that 7 days of antibiotics appears effective when antibiotics with comparable IV and oral bioavailability are administered.
The Sabin Vaccine Institute has been awarded a multiyear contract to advance the development and production of vaccine candidates.
Of 556 passengers originating from China, 23% tested positive for COVID-19, including 42% on one flight.
New data suggest that transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma improves survival in hospitalized, infected patients who have impaired immune systems.
Infections of MDR Salmonella enterica I serotype 4, [5], 12:i:- linked to pigs are increasing.
