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time.com
4 weeks ago
Coronavirus

COVID Patient's Infection Lasts Record 613 Daysand Accumulated Over 50 Mutations

A patient with a weakened immune system harbored a highly mutated Covid-19 strain for over 600 days, showcasing the risk of prolonged infections in immunocompromised individuals. [ more ]
Queerty
1 month ago
Coronavirus

The summer is approaching... and this infection is again on the rise among gay men

Cases of mpox in the US have doubled in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox primarily affected gay men in the US in 2022, with a significant number of deaths among immunocompromised individuals. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

The Isolation of Having Long COVID as Society Moves On

The long-term impact of Long COVID on patients' daily lives is significant, despite the waning attention on the pandemic.
Patients with Long COVID and immunocompromised individuals face challenges in a society where COVID prevention measures have been relaxed. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm immunocompromised. Will pills, gargles and sprays fend off COVID?

Immunocompromised individuals are seeking additional products to protect themselves against COVID-19, but there is limited evidence on their effectiveness.
Monoclonal antibody treatments that were effective for immunocompromised individuals have been rendered ineffective as the virus evolved. [ more ]
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