Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Noninfluenza viruses have rates of illness, death similar to flu

Noninfluenza respiratory viral infections (NIRV) are associated with illness and death rates similar to influenza in hospitalized adults, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Protection against repeat SARS-CoV-2 infection about 80 percent

(HealthDay)—Protection against repeat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is about 80 percent but is lower among older individuals, according to a study published online March 17 in The ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID reinfection is rare, but seniors more vulnerable: study

Reinfection with COVID-19 in people who've already had the illness is very rare, and most people are protected against reinfection for at least six months, a new report finds. However, immunity appears to drop sharply in ...

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Scientists propose a sustainable strategy in the COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is in a critical phase. Tardy and inadequate measures have caused the winter wave to become protracted. Infection rates are now dropping and decisions about the next steps in the strategy are about ...

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