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Vaccine to prevent a dangerous tropical disease receives approval

Vaccine to prevent a dangerous tropical disease receives approval

by Estonian Research CouncilWork in Tartu University's virology lab. Author Kaspar Koolmeister. Credit: Kaspar KoolmeisterThe chikungunya virus is widespread in tropical regions, where it is sprea

Vaccine to prevent a dangerous tropical disease receives approval

by Estonian Research CouncilWork in Tartu University's virology lab. Author Kaspar Koolmeister. Credit: Kaspar KoolmeisterThe chikungunya virus is widespread in tropical regions, where it is sprea
Newer mpox strain poses bigger risk to young women, study shows

Newer mpox strain poses bigger risk to young women, study shows

by Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGirls and young women may be more susceptible to an infectious subvariant of the virus that causes mpox that has spread from the Dem

Newer mpox strain poses bigger risk to young women, study shows

by Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGirls and young women may be more susceptible to an infectious subvariant of the virus that causes mpox that has spread from the Dem
New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha
Research explains why virus causing cold sores does not spread to devastating brain infection

Research explains why virus causing cold sores does not spread to devastating brain infection

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityIdentification of TMEFF1 as an HSV-1 RF expressed in neurons. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07670-zMore than half of us are carriers of c

Research explains why virus causing cold sores does not spread to devastating brain infection

by Line Rønn,Aarhus UniversityIdentification of TMEFF1 as an HSV-1 RF expressed in neurons. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07670-zMore than half of us are carriers of c
Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions

Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions

by Louis Patrick OkambaVials of single doses of the Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox are seen from a cooler at a vaccinations site on Aug. 29, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Republic of C

Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions

by Louis Patrick OkambaVials of single doses of the Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox are seen from a cooler at a vaccinations site on Aug. 29, 2022, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Republic of C
US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

by Robin FosterMpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.In response,&

US mpox cases rising again as vaccinations lag

by Robin FosterMpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows.In response,&
Researchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention

Researchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention

byBoston University School of MedicineAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDengue is a disease characterized by fever, r

Researchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention

byBoston University School of MedicineAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDengue is a disease characterized by fever, r
Ending unequal treatment: Strategies to achieve equitable health care and optimal health for all

Ending unequal treatment: Strategies to achieve equitable health care and optimal health for all

by Amy McElroy, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)Credit: NASEMOn June 26, 2024, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a newreportex

Ending unequal treatment: Strategies to achieve equitable health care and optimal health for all

by Amy McElroy, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)Credit: NASEMOn June 26, 2024, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a newreportex
WHO says droplets a 'minor' route of mpox transmission

WHO says droplets a 'minor' route of mpox transmission

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe WHO on Tuesday said droplets were a minor route of transmission for mpox compared to physical contact, adding that more research was needed to understand how the o

WHO says droplets a 'minor' route of mpox transmission

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe WHO on Tuesday said droplets were a minor route of transmission for mpox compared to physical contact, adding that more research was needed to understand how the o
New technology 'lights up' bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention

New technology 'lights up' bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds—wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds conta

New technology 'lights up' bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds—wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds conta
Elucidating host-microbe interactions to address vector-borne diseases

Elucidating host-microbe interactions to address vector-borne diseases

by Serena Crawford,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.023In a new study, Yale researchers identify the targets in the human body to whi

Elucidating host-microbe interactions to address vector-borne diseases

by Serena Crawford,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.023In a new study, Yale researchers identify the targets in the human body to whi
How did a Missouri resident catch bird flu spreading in livestock?

How did a Missouri resident catch bird flu spreading in livestock?

by Natalie Wallington, The Kansas City StarColorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public DomainA mysterious human case of the H5N1 bird flu was recently

How did a Missouri resident catch bird flu spreading in livestock?

by Natalie Wallington, The Kansas City StarColorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses. Credit: Public DomainA mysterious human case of the H5N1 bird flu was recently