Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost COVID-19 Risk

Nasal bacteria can affect the levels of key proteins the SARS-CoV-2 virus needs to enter human cells and may explain why some individuals are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection.

Infectious Diseases

‘Top Gun’ Star Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia

The actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Tombstone, Heat, Batman Forever, and The Doors, passed away Tuesday at the age of 65 due to pneumonia.

Coronavirus

Canada Creates First-ever Tx Guidelines for Long COVID

The guidelines provide around 100 evidence-based recommendations for preventing and treating long COVID, which affects a reported one million Canadians.

Influenza

Current Antivirals Less Effective Against Severe Bird Flu

Two FDA–approved flu antivirals did not successfully treat severe H5N1 infections, and route of infection (eye, nose or mouth) significantly impacted effectiveness.

RSV

New Approach for Antiviral Development

A new antiviral modeling approach combines various experimental techniques to create a comprehensive picture of a virus' dynamic behavior.

Other Infections

United States Measles Cases Now Over 800

The CDC says a total of 800 confirmed measles cases have been reported by 27 states, driven by outbreaks in nine states -- most notably Texas, which now has 597 cases.