Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

NFID Initiative to Improve Respiratory Disease Prevention Messaging

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched an initiative to streamline evidence-based information regarding respiratory disease prevention.

Infectious Diseases

Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates

Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.

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

Child Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Lower Income, Educational Attainment

Infants exposed to viruses by older siblings face a higher risk of hospitalization and long-term socioeconomic challenges, according to new research.

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

Legionnaires’ Cluster Kills Five in New York City

NYC health officials confirm 84 cases and five deaths linked to a legionnaires' disease cluster in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods.