Articles related to Infectious Diseases

In Long Beach, a tuberculosis outbreak linked to a hotel has prompted emergency health measures, emphasizing the critical need for immediate and comprehensive response strategies in managing infectious disease outbreaks.

This case study reveals how acute pneumonic toxoplasmosis can manifest as severe pneumonia in immunocompetent adults, challenging standard diagnostic protocols and emphasizing the importance of considering zoonotic sources in atypical presentations.

In a controlled trial conducted over a six-month period in Mali, subcutaneous administration of the monoclonal antibody L9LS to children aged 6 to 10 achieved an efficacy rate of up to 77% in preventing clinical malaria.

Recent CDC findings have confirmed the first known cases of HIV transmission through nonsterile microneedling procedures at an unlicensed spa, highlighting significant lapses in infection control practices.

Recent research from Brown University suggests that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein could interfere with cancer treatment efficacy by affecting the p53 gene’s ability to suppress tumor growth and repair DNA.

Early adjunctive corticosteroids in PJP management can be lifesaving for HIV-positive patients with hypoxemia, but their efficacy in HIV-negative patients warrants further investigation.