Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Invasive Mold Disease 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.

Infectious Diseases

Antifungal Shows Potential Treating Severe Valley Fever

Olorofim may provide a treatment option for patients with disseminated Valley Fever who have failed standard therapies.

Coronavirus

COVID‑19 Cicada Variant Spreads

The BA.3.2 variant of COVID-19, nicknamed Cicada, features significant genetic changes that may impact vaccine effectiveness for patients with chronic lung disease.

Influenza

Low Dose of H5N1 Bird Flu Causes Infection in Dairy Cows

Research suggests only 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu are enough to cause a productive infection in dairy cows.

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

Breast Milk Nutrient Linked to Improved Lung Health and Immune Development

A fatty acid in breast milk programs immune cells to fight infections and may reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants.