Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Armed Conflict Drives Measles Outbreaks

A study of 193 countries reveals that conflict and displacement drive measles outbreaks by damaging healthcare infrastructure and socioeconomic stability.

Infectious Diseases

Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections

Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Travel Lessons for Hantavirus, Ebola

Recent outbreaks of Hantavirus and Ebolavirus raise concerns about risks linked to travel, with responses varying between countries.

Influenza

New Data on Childhood Flu Vaccine Efficacy

For every 100 children vaccinated against influenza, between nine and 14 cases are prevented, according to Harvard Medical School data.

RSV

Lawsuit Alleges 1960s Infants Given RSV Vaccine Without Consent

The families of two infants who died in the 1960s are suing the federal government alleging the babies received an experimental RSV vaccine without the knowledge or consent of their families, according to a report by The New York Times.

Other Infections

First Lung Transplant for HIV Patient in San Diego County

UC San Diego Health successfully completed the first lung transplant for a patient with HIV in San Diego County.