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Study reveals why viral infections are less frequent but more severe in individuals with Down syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome have less-frequent viral infections, but when present, these infections lead to more severe disease.

14 Oct 2022

Review on Panax ginseng therapeutic efficacy for COVID-19-associated neurological diseases

In a new study, researchers discussed the therapeutic potential of Panax ginseng for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)-induced neurological diseases.

14 Oct 2022

Study presents rare cases of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis

Researchers presented a case series of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA). The goal of the study was to inform clinicians and healthcare workers of this serious COVID-19-related complication.

14 Oct 2022

Study describes the first SARS-CoV-2 Deltacron recombinant case identified in Brazil

Researchers demonstrated the parallel evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 Deltacron variant.

14 Oct 2022

Will covid spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Last year, the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the covid-19 virus caught many people by surprise and led to a surge in cases that overwhelmed hospitals and drove up fatalities. Now we're learning that omicron is mutating to better evade the immune system.

14 Oct 2022

Innovative approaches needed to improve flu vaccine effectiveness, experts say

While influenza has taken a backseat to COVID-19 over the last 2.5 years, flu season is here again and, with a significant reduction in social distancing, masking and other COVID-prevention measures, we’ll likely see many more cases of the flu this year, experts say.

14 Oct 2022

Sewage monitoring method detects hepatitis virus in wastewater samples

Researchers in Sweden have created a method that now makes it possible to monitor sewage for a virus that has is believed to be linked to hepatitis outbreaks worldwide.

13 Oct 2022

The impact of humidity levels on viral transmission and viability

A recent PLoS ONE study reviewed the impact of humidity on virus transmission and its viability.

13 Oct 2022

Researchers report the first RT-qPCR for simultaneous detection and discrimination of Omicron sub-variants

Researchers developed a RT-qPCR system to identify SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants of concern.

12 Oct 2022

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers explored the association between Streptococcus pneumoniae and SARS-CoV-2 in the upper respiratory tracts of COVID-19-positive individuals.

12 Oct 2022

What is the effect of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant and postpartum women infected with different SARS-CoV-2 variants?

Researchers discuss the impact of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 on infection rates and severity in pregnancy and postpartum.

12 Oct 2022

Study highlights the importance of getting vaccinated for flu

An international team of researchers has demonstrated that among patients hospitalized for influenza, those who were vaccinated had less severe infections, including reducing the odds for children requiring admittance to an intensive care unit by almost half.

12 Oct 2022

Mismatches in the primer and probe sequences of current Monkeypox virus diagnostic assays require rectification to improve detection accuracy

Researchers analyzed the primer and probe sequences of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended monkeypox virus (MPXV) generic real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays.

11 Oct 2022

Independent Task Force report outlines a One Health approach to address risk factors for future pandemics

The Independent Task Force on COVID-19 and other Pandemics (www.independentcovidtaskforce.org) announced that their report "Pandemic Origins and a One Health Approach to Preparedness and Prevention: Solutions Based on SARS-CoV-2 and Other RNA Viruses" has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

10 Oct 2022

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Study reveals why viral infections are less frequent but more severe in individuals with Down syndrome

Review on Panax ginseng therapeutic efficacy for COVID-19-associated neurological diseases

Study presents rare cases of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis

Study describes the first SARS-CoV-2 Deltacron recombinant case identified in Brazil

Will covid spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Innovative approaches needed to improve flu vaccine effectiveness, experts say

Sewage monitoring method detects hepatitis virus in wastewater samples

The impact of humidity levels on viral transmission and viability

Researchers report the first RT-qPCR for simultaneous detection and discrimination of Omicron sub-variants

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

What is the effect of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant and postpartum women infected with different SARS-CoV-2 variants?

Study highlights the importance of getting vaccinated for flu

Mismatches in the primer and probe sequences of current Monkeypox virus diagnostic assays require rectification to improve detection accuracy

Independent Task Force report outlines a One Health approach to address risk factors for future pandemics

RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitors in COVID-19 therapy

The role of wastewater surveillance for monitoring monkeypox

Evaluating graphene field effect biosensor for ultraprecise and simultaneous influenza and SARS-CoV-2 detection

Factors associated with COVID‐19 vaccination hesitancy among French healthcare workers

New class of drugs can safely counter allergic asthma without creating vulnerability to infections

Neonatal mice-based model established that allows for the transmission of clinical SARS-CoV-2 isolates

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