Browsing: Infectious Diseases

Summary Measles is a highly infectious disease that can be prevented through vaccination, with an estimated 57 million deaths averted…

Summary Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a zoonotic disease primarily transmitted to humans through physical contact with infected wild animals or…

Summary Influenza A virus (IAV) has been detected in dairy cattle in the United States, a species traditionally considered resistant…

Summary Babesiosis is an emerging tickborne zoonotic disease in Europe caused by Babesia spp. parasites transmitted by Ixodes ricinus ticks.…

Summary A 60-year-old male in Manitoba, Canada, was diagnosed with Powassan virus after being bitten by a black-legged tick. The…

Summary • A new article discusses the chemicals present in baby wet wipes and the importance of understanding their safety…

Summary Monkeypox virus (MPXV), a zoonotic viral disease, underwent rapid global expansion in 2022, with different clades associated with varying…

Summary Septic transfusion reactions (STRs) from bacterial contamination of platelets are a persistent cause of transfusion-associated deaths. Despite FDA guidance…

Summary COVID-19 forced weight management interventions to shift to virtual delivery. A study compared engagement and weight outcomes between in-person…

Summary A study conducted in China investigated infection rates and age-dependent risk profiles of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza among the pediatric…