Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
In rare cases, your cat can give you COVID
The first reported case of a cat giving COVID-19 to a person shouldn't alarm pet owners, but a Canadian expert says it's a reminder to take precautions.
Jun 14, 2022
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows investment in public health programs helps prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses
A new study released by the Colorado School of Public Health evaluated the structural and outbreak factors associated with reporting foodborne outbreaks and found that the number and types of foodborne outbreaks reported ...
May 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Recently discharged patients pose risk for spreading C. difficile infection
Asymptomatic patients recently discharged from a hospital may be a source of household transmission of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), according to a study published in the May issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Apr 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers warn of tick-borne Heartland virus in US. What to know about the viral pathogen
The Heartland virus is circulating in ticks in Georgia, researchers warned in a study published last week.
Mar 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Heartland virus identified in lone star ticks in Georgia
Heartland virus is circulating in lone star ticks in Georgia, scientists at Emory University have found, confirming active transmission of the virus within the state. The journal Emerging Infectious Diseases published the ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mathematical model estimates daily transmission rates of infections such as COVID by testing blood donations
Aston University researchers have helped develop a mathematical model that can estimate daily transmission rates of infections such as COVID by testing for antibodies in blood collected at blood donation centers.
Mar 1, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New Hendra virus discovery reveals how ongoing surveillance programs are crucial to detecting emerging diseases
University of Sydney-led research has uncovered an unrecognized variant of the Hendra virus, prompting re-evaluation of spillover risk from horses and their caregivers to other humans.
Feb 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Incidence of Legionnaires' disease continuing to increase
(HealthDay)—The incidence of Legionnaires' disease (LD) has been on the rise for more than 15 years, with notable racial and geographic disparities, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Feb 17, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Patients undergoing treatment for cancer more susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation, study finds
Cancer patients undergoing active treatment were more likely to believe misinformation related to COVID-19 than those without a history of cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Feb 11, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New research highlights importance of timely flu vaccination
With flu season approaching in the United States, new research from an international team of scientists testifies to the importance of timely vaccination: Poor timing of influenza vaccination campaigns in the semi-arid region ...
Oct 13, 2021
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