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Modeling study suggests the possibility of Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in Australia

A paper from a research team, which included mathematical modeling expertise from LSHTM and was led by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, has suggested that up to 750,000 people across Australia could be at risk of exposure to Japanese encephalitis (JEV).

21 Oct 2022

A rare case of Hashimoto encephalopathy after COVID vaccination

In a recent ‘Letter to the Editor’ published in the English edition of the journal Neurologandiacute, researchers reported the rare occurrence of Hashimoto encephalopathy in a recipient of the (COVID-19) vaccine Spikevax. Spikevax, research name mRNA-1273, is a COVID-19 vaccine based on the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology.

16 Oct 2022

What is the impact of monkeypox infection on the hemostatic system?

In a recent study, researchers determined if monkeypox (MPX) infection affected the hemostatic system like that observed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 Oct 2022

Key biophysical attributes of a self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine developed for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers used various analytical characterization techniques to determine the biophysical attributes of the Imperial College London self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine (IMP-1) developed for SARS-CoV-2.

5 Oct 2022

Myocarditis may be attributable to monkeypox infection

A new study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases found that myocardial infiltration could cause myocarditis during monkeypox virus infection.

5 Oct 2022

Researchers explore neurological manifestations among long COVID patients

In a new study, researchers assessed the long-term neurological sequelae in the post-acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or long COVD.

26 Sep 2022

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

A recent study provides an overview of existing literature on the complications of infection with both smallpox and monkeypox virus.

25 Sep 2022

BU investigator wins highly competitive awards to study the role of proteases in regulation of cellular defenses

Mohsan Saeed, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has received a five-year, $2 million R35 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, as well as a five-year, $2.5 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

20 Sep 2022

Study highlights the efficacy of MVA-BN booster vaccination in inducing durable B cell memory responses against monkeypox

In a new study, researchers assessed the immunogenicity, safety, and booster-efficacy of the Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine currently being used for immunization against monkeypox.

14 Sep 2022

CDC Health Alert Network provides recommendations to manage the recent increase in severe respiratory illness among children

The US CDC’s HAN has provided certain recommendations to inform healthcare providers, infection control professionals, clinical laboratories, and public health departments about the recent increase in pediatric cases of severe respiratory illness in several regions of the USA.

14 Sep 2022

LJI scientists uncover major clue toward developing new antiviral therapies against flaviviruses

Zika virus has a trick up its sleeve. Once inside the body, the virus likes to make a bee line for dendritic cells, the cells we rely on to launch an effective immune response.

12 Sep 2022

Monkeypox in the WHO European region: epidemiological features, disease severity, and the impact of smallpox vaccination

A new study aimed to analyze the epidemiological features of MPX, disease severity, as well as the impact of smallpox vaccination on all infected cases reported in the WHO European Region.

12 Sep 2022

The prevalence and spectrum of neurological and psychiatric presentations of human monkeypox infection

Scientists have conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the prevalence of neuropsychiatric manifestations associated with monkeypox infection.

12 Sep 2022

Brain injury a common consequence of both COVID-19 and influenza

In a recent study published in the journal Brain, researchers reported that brain injury is common in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and influenza.

12 Sep 2022

Monkeypox can sometimes lead to encephalitis, confusion or seizures

Monkeypox can sometimes lead to neurological complications such as encephalitis (brain inflammation), confusion or seizures, finds a new review of evidence led by a UCL researcher.

9 Sep 2022

Researchers review the epidemiology, clinical character, treatment, and prevention of human monkeypox

Researchers reviewed the epidemiology, clinical character, treatment, and prevention of human monkeypox.

8 Sep 2022

The virology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies associated with monkeypox

Scientists have described the epidemiology, transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies of monkeypox infection among humans.

6 Sep 2022

Encephalitis News and Research

Latest Encephalitis News and Research

Modeling study suggests the possibility of Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in Australia

A rare case of Hashimoto encephalopathy after COVID vaccination

What is the impact of monkeypox infection on the hemostatic system?

Key biophysical attributes of a self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine developed for SARS-CoV-2

Myocarditis may be attributable to monkeypox infection

Researchers explore neurological manifestations among long COVID patients

How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system

BU investigator wins highly competitive awards to study the role of proteases in regulation of cellular defenses

Study highlights the efficacy of MVA-BN booster vaccination in inducing durable B cell memory responses against monkeypox

CDC Health Alert Network provides recommendations to manage the recent increase in severe respiratory illness among children

LJI scientists uncover major clue toward developing new antiviral therapies against flaviviruses

Monkeypox in the WHO European region: epidemiological features, disease severity, and the impact of smallpox vaccination

The prevalence and spectrum of neurological and psychiatric presentations of human monkeypox infection

Brain injury a common consequence of both COVID-19 and influenza

Monkeypox can sometimes lead to encephalitis, confusion or seizures

Researchers review the epidemiology, clinical character, treatment, and prevention of human monkeypox

The virology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies associated with monkeypox

Neurological manifestations associated with monkeypox infection

Cellulitis, a deep bacterial infection of the skin, as a monkeypox complication

The currently available evidence on viral-induced parkinsonism

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