Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Co-Diagnostics Submits Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV Test for FDA Clearance

Co-Diagnostics submitted a dual 510(k) premarket notification and CLIA Waiver by Application to the FDA for its Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV multiplex respiratory test.

Infectious Diseases

Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns

Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Pandemic Shifted Timing of Seasonal Respiratory Surges

A study shows that a loss of immunity caused flu and RSV peaks to occur earlier in the season before returning to pre-pandemic patterns.

Influenza

How Host Genetics and Sex Influence Influenza Virulence

Specific host genotypes and sexes can cause influenza A viruses to gain virulence faster, potentially impacting the severity of flu outbreaks.

RSV

RSV Antiviral Zelicapavir Enters Late-stage Clinical Trials

Enanta Pharma advanced zelicapavir into a registrational Phase 2b/3 clinical trial for adults at high risk of severe RSV outcomes.

Other Infections

Last Polio Patient Using Iron Lung Passes Away in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with polio at age 5, passed away at the age of 78 after using an iron lung device for over seven decades.