A potential universal flu shot? Intranasal EV vaccine protected mice from H5N1, H7N9 A novel vaccine platform has been developed to induce broad, protective immunity against numerous influenza virus infections, showing promise as an effective mucosal vaccine strategy, according to a…

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Immune-capable cervix-on-a-chip enables study of sexually transmitted infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual's health, but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide. To study these diseases, a team of researchers has…

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New cases of a deadly bacterial disease alarm doctors The Hib vaccine drastically cut cases of a once feared contagious disease. New cases in unvaccinated kids feed concern that Hib may have a resurgence.

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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
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South Africa, Mozambique are global tuberculosis hotspots Africa is making progress in reducing TB. But missed cases and drug-resistant infections are complicating the fight, particularly in South Africa and Mozambique.

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LA County sees all-time high of flea-borne typhus cases, health officials say Los Angeles County is experiencing a record number of flea-borne typhus cases, county health officials said Thursday.

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CDC pauses testing for rabies and other serious infectious diseases Disease tracking is also temporarily halted for mpox and other common viruses, such as Epstein-Barr and varicella zoster.

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Scientists are working on “everything vaccines” Scientists are developing broad-spectrum vaccines that could protect against multiple virus families by targeting more conserved areas of pathogens and also better-training the body’s innate immune…

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Health officials warn of leptospirosis risk after Hawaii floods | Honolulu Star-Advertiser The Hawaii Department of Health and Hawaiian Humane Society are urging residents and recovery workers to monitor for signs of leptospirosis in the aftermath of the “Kona low” storm floods.

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Eastern Utah measles infections double within a week, health officials say Health officials have confirmed a doubling of measles cases in Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties in the past week.

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We *KEEP* screaming from the rooftops that what #teachers are describing in #students are #EXECUTIVEFUNCTIONDISORDERS most likely caused by #COVID damage to their developing #brains as a result of repeated, unmitigated #infections and #reinfections. #Education #Disability #Ableism #ChildDevelopment

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Chicago authorities warn of possible measles exposure at O’Hare
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Bacterial-like vaccine cues could help extend immunity against evolving viruses Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine have identified a possible way to make longer-lasting vaccines for respiratory viruses like influenza and the coronavirus that…

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Un mécanisme de la division bactérienne est dévoilé Une nouvelle étude de l’UdeM met en lumière une vulnérabilité dans la croissance bactérienne qui pourrait être exploitée pour la création de futurs antibiotiques.

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En découvrant une étape clé de leur multiplication, des chercheurs mettent en lumière une faiblesse des #bactéries. Une avancée qui pourrait aider à développer de nouveaux #antibiotiques. 💡

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Parasites thrive far from the equator, defying biodiversity rule • Muser Press Marine parasites show increasing infection rates with latitude, according to a study published in the Journal of Biogeography, challenging the long-standing

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A new COVID-19 variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know. The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

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Leman: Porcine astrovirus 4 Porcine astrovirus 4 is evolving locally within production companies and sites

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How bacteria outsmart the immune system: Two-pronged strategy revealed Researchers have uncovered how a disease-causing bacterium uses a single protein to interfere with the body's defenses in more than one way, offering a clearer picture of how infections take hold at…

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A natural molecule present in the human body protects against the flu, Fisabio study reveals A study led by Fisabio (Spain) has characterized a previously undescribed mechanism of action that could be relevant for the development of new antiviral strategies for influenza and…

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Something Went Wrong Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating, along with several other respiratory illnesses and a nasty stomach bug.

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COVID‑19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across the US—a doctor explains what you need to know A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States. As a pulmonary and critical care doctor, I see many patien...

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Symptoms of the 'Cicada' COVID variant, detected in at least 25 states The "highly mutated" variant could evade the latest COVID booster shot. What to know.

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A new COVID variant is spreading in the U.S. How worried should you be? Infections of the BA.3.2 variant of the COVID-causing coronavirus are still at very low levels, but experts are concerned it may be resistant to immunity from vaccines or prior infection

New ‘Cicada’ COVID variant is spreading in the U.S.—here’s what to know
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Study: severe infections may raise dementia risk Finnish registry study finds that infections like cystitis and bacterial disease are linked to higher dementia risk independently of other coexisting conditions

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Global study estimates over 250,000 meningitis deaths in 2023, with young children bearing a heavy toll In 2023, 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease globally, suggests a study published in The Lancet Neurology. Although death and infection rates…

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What we know about the new 'cicada' COVID-19 variant Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S.…

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Developing an antibiotic reservoir to prevent post-surgical infections Nearly one in 10 people who are implanted with a surgical fix to their spine will develop a serious bacterial infection, despite prophylactic antibiotic treatment. In a recent study published in the…

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There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board? With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

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New antibiotic alternative fights foodborne Salmonella Antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella poses severe challenges to global food safety and public health. Researchers from China have now identified a novel bacteriophage that offers a highly promising…

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