#infections

#infections

Children's health may decline this autumn due to inadequate summer resilience building.

A new antibiotic, gepotidacin, has been identified as a promising treatment for gonorrhoea, addressing the rise of drug-resistant strains.

Valley fever cases in California have been increasing, with more than 5,300 reported through June 2023, attributed to factors like construction activities and increasing awareness among providers and patients.

Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.

Bathing babies in kitchen sinks poses serious health risks like bacterial infections and physical injuries.

Sinks harbor dangerous pathogens that may contribute significantly to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Mucus color provides insights into health, with clear being normal and yellow or green indicating infections.

California is experiencing a significant COVID surge, attributed to rising infection rates and more vulnerable populations.

The quad-demic presents a complex challenge, and despite the novelty of neologism, the associated illnesses are not welcoming or exciting.

Parents must be cautious about infectious diseases at daycare, as they can have serious health consequences for themselves and their children.

Patients of Dr. Esther Park can get tested for infections despite not receiving a letter if they have concerns regarding prior procedures.

Hospital near Portland exposed patients to infections due to physician's protocol violation.

Canada's first human bird flu case involved a teenager in critical condition, raising fears of a wider public health threat.

There is a heightened risk of valley fever in California this fall due to climate change and its impact on the fungus.

California reported significantly increased valley fever infections compared to the previous year, emphasizing climate as a contributing factor.

Travelers are advised to wear high-quality masks amid rising Covid-19 cases, even as mask mandates disappear.

Whooping cough cases in Canada have surged dramatically in 2024, primarily affecting youth and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

COVID-19 infections are increasing in 12 states and D.C. after a spring slowdown, dominated by KP.2 and KP.1.1 "FLiRT" variants.

The mpox virus shows significant regional variations in infection rates, particularly when comparing Africa to the rest of the world.

California is experiencing a significant COVID-19 surge, with wastewater measurements nearing winter peaks and test positivity rates rising sharply.

Experts warn Covid is still a threat due to new variants causing an uptick in infections and hospitalizations.

Two new COVID-19 subvariants, FLiRT (KP.2 and KP.1.1), are 20% more transmissible than the previous JN.1 variant. FLiRT dominates infections, causing a possible summer uptick.

Underreported bird flu infections in livestock workers have the potential to become more contagious and go unnoticed due to poor surveillance.

More livestock workers affected by bird flu than reported.