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Review of characteristics of human monkeypox

Researchers conducted a scoping review of available literature on monkeypox (MPX), in a new study.

20 Oct 2022

What are the complications, preventative measures, and treatments of ocular monkeypox?

A CDC report recently discussed ocular complications of monkeypox and discussed the treatments and preventative measures for ocular monkeypox.

20 Oct 2022

CDC advises on monkeypox sample collection protocols after U.S. exposure case

A new study described a case of occupational monkeypox exposure and commented. They commented on the CDC’s advisory on collecting swab samples for monkeypox testing.

20 Oct 2022

UK hospital study explores whether monkeypox can be transmitted through aerosolized droplets and fomites

Researchers conducted an observational study to determine environmental contamination with the monkeypox virus in the hospital isolation rooms of monkeypox patients to understand potential exposures to healthcare workers.

20 Oct 2022

Research uncovers mechanisms governing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant entry

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Ohio State University and the University of Texas Medical Branch assessed the underlying mechanisms involved in the fusogenicity and endosomal entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron subvariants.

20 Oct 2022

Licorice root extract shows potential as a COVID-19 treatment

A recent study explores the activity of glycyrrhizin against SARS-CoV-2.

19 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2 transmission from infected owner to pet rats

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron transmission from a symptomatically infected individual to two domestic rats.

19 Oct 2022

Rapid antigen test for COVID-19 can be used to triage healthcare workers for returning to work

About 60% of healthcare workers participating in an optional rapid antigen testing program at UCLA tested positive at day five, and about 50% were positive at day seven after initially testing positive for COVID-19 with a PCR test.

19 Oct 2022

Mass General Brigham sites announce participation in phase 3 trial of monkeypox treatment

Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, the founding members of Mass General Brigham, today announced their participation in STOMP (Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus), a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tecovirimat (TPOXX) for the treatment of human monkeypox.

19 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2 virus alters the composition of breast milk, research shows

A research team from the University of Huelva in collaboration with the MilkCORONA initiative has demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 virus alters the composition of breast milk.

19 Oct 2022

Scientists develop amplicon-based sequencing method for genomic surveillance of human monkeypox virus

A team of US-based scientists has developed an amplicon-based sequencing method for the human monkeypox virus. The

19 Oct 2022

Study shows the importance of both obesity and biological sex in COVID-19 outcomes

A new animal study from Katherine Lee, a researcher with the West Virginia University School of Medicine, investigates why individuals with obesity may have a particularly difficult time fending off SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

19 Oct 2022

Exploring epigenetic modifications and the use of vitamin D therapy in COVID-19

Researchers examined the role of epigenetic modifications of the host cell gene expression in determining the pathophysiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and explored the use of vitamin D as a therapeutic agent against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

19 Oct 2022

Differential effects of SARS-CoV-2 variants on children and adolescents

A recent Emerging Infectious Diseases journal study evaluated whether specific SARS-CoV-2 variants were linked with different clinical manifestations in children and adolescents.

19 Oct 2022

Rapid and robust pipeline for developing mRNA vaccines for future SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study under review at the journal Scientific Reports and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server reported the development of a robust pipeline for fabricating an mRNA vaccine portfolio to combat current and future coronavirus outbreaks, other infectious diseases, and cancer.

19 Oct 2022

Study reveals high level of hybrid immunity in general Swiss population

A recent study covering the general Swiss population has evaluated the development of hybrid immunity during the pandemic wave dominated by the omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

18 Oct 2022

Adaptation-proof SARS-CoV-2 vaccine design is one step closer to reality

A vaccine design approach that could protect against new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, but also potentially protects against other coronaviruses is one step closer to reality as a result of Penn State College of Medicine research.

18 Oct 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Review of characteristics of human monkeypox

What are the complications, preventative measures, and treatments of ocular monkeypox?

CDC advises on monkeypox sample collection protocols after U.S. exposure case

UK hospital study explores whether monkeypox can be transmitted through aerosolized droplets and fomites

Research uncovers mechanisms governing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant entry

Licorice root extract shows potential as a COVID-19 treatment

SARS-CoV-2 transmission from infected owner to pet rats

Rapid antigen test for COVID-19 can be used to triage healthcare workers for returning to work

Mass General Brigham sites announce participation in phase 3 trial of monkeypox treatment

SARS-CoV-2 virus alters the composition of breast milk, research shows

Scientists develop amplicon-based sequencing method for genomic surveillance of human monkeypox virus

Study shows the importance of both obesity and biological sex in COVID-19 outcomes

Exploring epigenetic modifications and the use of vitamin D therapy in COVID-19

Differential effects of SARS-CoV-2 variants on children and adolescents

Rapid and robust pipeline for developing mRNA vaccines for future SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study reveals high level of hybrid immunity in general Swiss population

Adaptation-proof SARS-CoV-2 vaccine design is one step closer to reality

Antimicrobial coating reduces spread of SARS-CoV-2 on public transport

Scientists develop a pseudovirus system to deep mutational scan the full SARS-CoV-2 spike

SARS-CoV-2 placentitis may cause placental destruction and stillbirth in women not vaccinated for COVID-19

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