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Almost a third of COVID survivors report symptoms 2 years post-infection

The most common long-COVID symptoms were fatigue, cognitive impairment, and pain.

Mary Van Beusekom

CDC ends its probe of 80-case Salmonella outbreak linked to onions

Cases have been reported in 23 states, including 1 death in Wisconsin.

Stephanie Soucheray

Bangladesh Nipah virus deaths show upward trend

Deaths are at the country's highest level in 7 years.

Lisa Schnirring

Companies to provide 230,000 more infant RSV vaccine doses in January

The additional doses are on top of 77,000 made available in November.

Lisa Schnirring

Study in cockroaches illustrates how resistance genes can be transmitted between groups

While the findings can't be extrapolated to humans, the research provides some insight into real-world transmission of resistant bacteria between hosts.

Chris Dall

FDA warns 9 firms about products with unapproved antimicrobials for animals

The FDA says the products have not gone through the drug review process and are being sold over the counter illegally.

Chris Dall

Higher mortality seen in patients with COVID-19, Pseudomonas coinfection

Researchers observed a 44% greater adjusted risk of mortality in patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infection and COVID-19 coinfection.

Chris Dall

Study: Physical distancing better at stemming COVID-19 than US/Mexico border closure

As public health mandates eased, people started to travel farther, and COVID-19 spread from distant locations rose.

Mary Van Beusekom

Efficacy of unregulated anti-tick products varies widely, review suggests

Some products killed blacklegged ticks at rates similar to chemical pesticides, while others had little effect.

Mary Van Beusekom

Survey gauges US healthcare provider views on doxy-PEP

Providers who more commonly treat STIs were more likely to prescribe prophylactic doxycycline for STI prevention and agree that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Chris Dall

CDC warns of growing, deadly Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

So far in this outbreak, 40 sick people resided in long-term care facilities, and 30 children attended childcare centers before they got sick.

Stephanie Soucheray

Noma added to WHO list of neglected tropical diseases

The severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face mainly affects young children and frequently leads to death or severe disfigurement if not treated early.

Chris Dall

CWD detected in another Virginia county

The sample was obtained from a taxidermist and tested as part of proactive surveillance.

Lisa Schnirring

Study spotlights persistent daily headaches after COVID-19

Persistent headache began during the first 2 weeks of COVID-19 in more than two thirds of participants.

Stephanie Soucheray

COVAX winds down with COVID vaccine shift to regular programs

Doses will still be available to low-income countries through Gavi's regular immunization program.

Lisa Schnirring

Study shows HPV vaccination gaps in preteens

The authors recommended following the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation to begin routine HPV vaccination at age 9.

Stephanie Soucheray

Nebraska reports 31 CWD cases as infection spreads to 3 additional counties

For the first time, CWD was found in Rock, Blaine, and Thomas counties, all in the north-central part of the state.

Mary Van Beusekom

Long COVID changes heart rate variability, study suggests

Long-COVID patients had reduced heart rate variability at rest and during deep breathing,

Stephanie Soucheray

Quick takes: Infection-prevention staffing, avian flu in South Korea, Western equine encephalomyelitis alert

A sharp rise in Western equine encephalomyelitis in animals was recently reported in Argentina and Uruguay, posing a threat to people in the region.

Lisa Schnirring

Study highlights factors linked to inappropriate antibiotics in kids

Ear infections, a general practitioner as a prescriber, and a rural setting were identified as the primary drivers of inappropriate prescribing in high-income countries.

Chris Dall

Most COVID patients received antibiotics early in the pandemic, data show

The authors of the study say the findings provide worldwide antibiotic stewardship goals for COVID-19 and future pandemics. 

Chris Dall

Contaminated water, soil tied to rare tropical disease melioidosis in 3 men in same Mississippi county

A new strain of Burkholderia pseudomallei was detected in three water and soil samples from one man's property.

Mary Van Beusekom

15% of deer on depopulated Wisconsin farm had CWD, authorities report

During the next 5 years, the farm won't be able to hold cervids—members of the deer family—and must maintain fences and allow routine inspections.

Mary Van Beusekom

WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine

The step clears the way for a broader rollout of R21/Matrix-M, which the WHO recommended in October.

Lisa Schnirring

FDA grants priority review for adult pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

If approved, V116 would be the first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine specifically designed for adults.

Chris Dall