All articles tagged: Viral infection, unspecified (B34.9)

The article discusses a measles outbreak in Chicago, with over 1,200 cases reported since November. Health officials are urging vaccination to contain the spread, particularly among children and pregnant women. The outbreak highlights the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to prevent resurgence of preventable diseases.

A man in Texas contracted bird flu, marking the first human case in the US. The man, in his 50s, had traveled to China and contracted the H5N1 strain. Authorities are monitoring his close contacts for symptoms. This incident raises concerns about potential spread and the need for vigilance in surveillance and prevention efforts.

HIV remission in children, characterized by a sustained period of undetectable viral load without the need for antiretroviral therapy (ART), represents a significant breakthrough in pediatric HIV care. This phenomenon, observed in children who have undergone a pause in treatment, offers new insights into the management and potential cure of HIV/AIDS.

The CDC shortens isolation for COVID-19 from 10 to 5 days for most patients. This change aims to balance public health with societal needs amid Omicron surge. However, individuals should still wear masks for 5 additional days when around others.

The CDC warns of norovirus outbreak in the Northeastern U.S. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Health officials emphasize handwashing and disinfection to prevent spread.

A study suggests a possible link between mouth herpes simplex virus and dementia. Researchers found higher levels of the virus in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. This association raises questions about the role of viral infections in neurodegenerative conditions.

The risk for prolonged severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) varies across immunosuppressive conditions, according to a study published in the Jan. 24 issue of Science Translational Medicine.Yijia Li, M.D., from Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues performed a detailed viro-immunologic analysis of a

The U.S. National Institutes of Health is investigating COVID-19 experiments at Boston University that have sparked a media firestorm, with some news outlets alleging that scientists created a "killer" strain of the coronavirus as part of their research.

Parents and adult patients with food allergy (FA) believe that factors such as diet, genetics, family history, and infection are associated with FA development, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, held from Nov. 9 to 13 in Anaheim, California.Rachelle Liu, from the Nor

The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, and other health care professionals. The conference featured education courses and comprehensive educational programs that focused on the latest advances in the d