"We do not believe this is a new or novel pathogen. We believe this is all existing [pathogens] - meaning COVID, flu, RSV, Mycoplasma. But they are seeing an upsurgence," Dr. Cohen told the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Many children have been affected by the outbreaks, suggesting it's not a new pathogen but rather the result of a lack of exposure - and resulting immunity - to certain diseases during Chinese lockdowns in recent years.
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, the senior Republican on the Senate Health Committee, said he requested a briefing from the CDC.
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