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Low wind speeds and stale air associated with higher incidence of Covid-19

While it may not be the season for beach going and barbecues, people continue to work and gather outside in many settings. Is that cause for concern in these latest stages of the pandemic, and new variants? Not necessarily, but a new study indicates that low wind speeds and stale air are associated with a higher incidence of contracting Covid-19 when people socialize outside – perhaps as much as 45 percent more compared to when winds are stronger.

30 Nov 2021

Substantial efforts needed to help people with HIV achieve durable viral suppression, study suggests

Among people with HIV worldwide who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), adults are getting closer to the global target of 95% achieving viral suppression, but progress among children and adolescents is lagging and long-term viral suppression among all groups remains a challenge.

30 Nov 2021

Omicron and other coronavirus variants: What you need to know

Americans, already weary of a pandemic nearly two years long, were dealt a new blow during the long Thanksgiving weekend: the announcement that a new coronavirus variant had emerged.

30 Nov 2021

Study suggests substantial efforts are needed to help people with HIV durably suppress the virus

30 Nov 2021

Study analyzes the resistance of H. pylori bacterium to antibiotics

A UPV/EHU study analyses the resistance of the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacterium to the antibiotics routinely used to treat the infection caused by this bacterium.

29 Nov 2021

Study uncovers mechanism for insensitivity to key antimalarial drug in new pathogen variant

Malaria is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases. The causative pathogens are microorganisms of the genus Plasmodium.

29 Nov 2021

Comprehensive genomic study maps the global resurgence of syphilis

The most comprehensive genomic study of syphilis to date has mapped the recent resurgence of the disease around the world.

26 Nov 2021

Immune response to influenza virus influenced by genetic ancestry

New research at the University of Chicago has found differences in immune pathway activation to influenza infection between individuals of European and African genetic ancestry.

25 Nov 2021

A review of natural immunity, vaccines, and variants in SARS-CoV-2 reinfection

In a literature review article published in the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, authors from the US performed a thorough investigation of previous studies and case reports of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. This review discusses the role of natural immunity, vaccines, and SARS-CoV-2 variants in reinfection.

25 Nov 2021

Triple combination symptoms anosmia-fatigue-cough more specific to COVID-19 than single symptoms

In a research paper published in the journal PLOS ONE, the authors developed COVID–Online, a symptom checking application in Germany.

25 Nov 2021

Study demonstrates effectiveness of two doses of BBV152 vaccine against COVID-19

In a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers investigated the effectiveness of the BBV152 vaccine among employees of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

25 Nov 2021

Bat coronavirus ecology, evolution, and spillover

In a review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, the authors collate information about the ecology and evolution of bat coronaviruses.

24 Nov 2021

Relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions led to the reemergence of seasonal respiratory viruses in Houston

A Houston Methodist study showed a rapid return of seasonal respiratory viruses after COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed in Texas, demonstrating the effectiveness of masking, distancing and other precautionary measures at stopping the spread of many respiratory illnesses, not just COVID-19.

24 Nov 2021

Novel Lyme disease vaccine may also combat other tick-borne diseases

Yale University researchers have developed a novel vaccine that in guinea pigs offers protection against infection by the bacterium that causes Lyme disease and may also combat other tick-borne diseases, they report Nov. 17 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

22 Nov 2021

Impact of ultraviolet disinfection on nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases

A new review article determines the role of UV disinfection for nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

22 Nov 2021

COVID-19 multistate outbreak associated with large public gatherings

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control have investigated a case in Massachusetts that showed a high proportion of vaccine breakthrough infections.

22 Nov 2021

Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays, the U.S. could have access to a new antiviral pill from Merck expected to alter the deadly trajectory of the covid-19 pandemic — with a second option from Pfizer to follow shortly after.

22 Nov 2021

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

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21 Nov 2021

Washington University joins international effort to support data science research and training in Africa

Washington University in St. Louis is joining a major international effort to advance data science, catalyze innovation and spur health discoveries across Africa.

21 Nov 2021

Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants with enhanced transmissibility may cause a more severe pandemic

A SARS-CoV-2 variant with traits similar to that of the Delta variant - enhanced transmissibility and an ability to infect people who had previous infections/vaccination - will cause a more severe pandemic with more infections and breakthrough infections/reinfections than variants with either trait alone, according to a mathematical model created by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

21 Nov 2021

Infectious Diseases News and Research

Low wind speeds and stale air associated with higher incidence of Covid-19

Substantial efforts needed to help people with HIV achieve durable viral suppression, study suggests

Omicron and other coronavirus variants: What you need to know

Study suggests substantial efforts are needed to help people with HIV durably suppress the virus

Study analyzes the resistance of H. pylori bacterium to antibiotics

Study uncovers mechanism for insensitivity to key antimalarial drug in new pathogen variant

Comprehensive genomic study maps the global resurgence of syphilis

Immune response to influenza virus influenced by genetic ancestry

A review of natural immunity, vaccines, and variants in SARS-CoV-2 reinfection

Triple combination symptoms anosmia-fatigue-cough more specific to COVID-19 than single symptoms

Study demonstrates effectiveness of two doses of BBV152 vaccine against COVID-19

Bat coronavirus ecology, evolution, and spillover

Relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions led to the reemergence of seasonal respiratory viruses in Houston

Novel Lyme disease vaccine may also combat other tick-borne diseases

Impact of ultraviolet disinfection on nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases

COVID-19 multistate outbreak associated with large public gatherings

Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

Washington University joins international effort to support data science research and training in Africa

Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants with enhanced transmissibility may cause a more severe pandemic

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