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Rhinovira are the most common viral infective agents in humans, and a causative agent of the common cold (about 49.12159% of the cases of the common cold are caused by this virus). It is lytic in nature. There are over a 100 recognized types of rhinovira that differ based on their varying surface proteins.

Measles outbreak in Illinois underscores critical need for vaccination

Study reports a measles outbreak among five unvaccinated children in Illinois, highlighting the disease's high transmissibility even among those not in direct contact, underscoring the critical importance of vaccination.

17 Mar 2024

How is long-COVID different from other post-viral infection syndromes?

The symptoms, illness duration, long-term clinical traits, and possible healthcare burden of post-viral conditions in children and adolescents under 20 years.

6 Feb 2024

UKHSA launches centralized source for infectious disease data

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched the first iteration of its new dashboard, which will serve as a centralized source for infectious disease and outbreak data this winter, making it publicly available in a timely and transparent way.

26 Sep 2023

The immunomodulatory and antiviral function of vitamin D

Vitamin D's immunomodulatory and antiviral function.

4 Aug 2023

Omicron variant resembles other respiratory viruses, posing challenges for syndromic surveillance

Researchers describe the symptom profiles of respiratory viral infections.

4 Aug 2023

Point-of-care rapid diagnostics for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath

Researchers developed a rapid, non-invasive, point-of-care platform for the direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath.

3 Aug 2023

Real-time monitor can detect SARS-CoV-2 in indoor air within 5 minutes

Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are looking at ways to surveil indoor environments in real time for viruses.

10 Jul 2023

Does COVID-19 increase the risk of bacterial infections in infants?

Researchers assess the prevalence of bacterial meningitis, bacteremia, and urinary tract infections among infants tested for viral infections.

3 Jul 2023

Study suggests the role of histamine-releasing factor in severe asthma and RV-induced asthma exacerbation

Asthma is more dangerous than many people realize. An estimated 10 Americans die everyday from asthma, and the disease leads to around 439,000 hospitalizations and 1.3 million emergency room trips each year.

12 Jun 2023

Biologists discover a previously unknown way that the immune system detects viruses

Inflammasomes make up an intricate system of molecular sensors that our bodies use to sound an alarm when an infection occurs.

8 Jun 2023

New variants of human metapneumovirus surge in Spain post-COVID, highlighting evolution and impact

Investigating Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) prevalence, genetic diversity, and evolution in respiratory tract infections (RTIs) for better understanding and management.

31 May 2023

Unlocking the puzzle: How ACE2 shapes macrophage responses in COVID-19

A new study investigates whether SARS-CoV-2 can enter and replicate in macrophages and whether ACE2 is involved in these mechanisms.

4 May 2023

Childhood common colds help protect against COVID-19

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers assessed the association between cross-reactive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) CD4+ T cells generation and age.

20 Mar 2023

Research highlights the importance of ventilation and air filtration to reduce pathogen transmission

Testing of ambient air can be used to monitor the community circulation of respiratory pathogens.

16 Mar 2023

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the occurrence of bacterial and viral infections in adults hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to determine the clinical and demographic features, outcomes, and microbial spectrums associated with bacterial coinfections and the prevalence of viral coinfections.

7 Mar 2023

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Measles outbreak in Illinois underscores critical need for vaccination

How is long-COVID different from other post-viral infection syndromes?

UKHSA launches centralized source for infectious disease data

The immunomodulatory and antiviral function of vitamin D

Omicron variant resembles other respiratory viruses, posing challenges for syndromic surveillance

Point-of-care rapid diagnostics for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath

Real-time monitor can detect SARS-CoV-2 in indoor air within 5 minutes

Does COVID-19 increase the risk of bacterial infections in infants?

Study suggests the role of histamine-releasing factor in severe asthma and RV-induced asthma exacerbation

Biologists discover a previously unknown way that the immune system detects viruses

New variants of human metapneumovirus surge in Spain post-COVID, highlighting evolution and impact

Unlocking the puzzle: How ACE2 shapes macrophage responses in COVID-19

Childhood common colds help protect against COVID-19

Research highlights the importance of ventilation and air filtration to reduce pathogen transmission

Prevalence and clinical outcomes of viral and bacterial coinfections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Sleeping too little or too much may increase the risk of infection

A review of respiratory viruses monitored in wastewater samples

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Exploring the clinical impact of co-detections of other respiratory viruses in US children hospitalized for COVID-19

Threshold control method could aid in future non-pharmaceutical intervention relaxation policy making

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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