Articles related to Infectious Diseases

The emergence of a new, potentially more virulent mpox strain (clade 1b) in Africa has prompted renewed international concern and action.

The study found no evidence that any of 25 routine clinical laboratory values provide a reliable biomarker of prior infection, PASC, or specific PASC clusters.

A comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million hospitalizations across 115+ US VA medical centers has revealed that 57% of patients treated for pneumonia experienced discordances between their initial and discharge diagnoses.

The spread of H5N1 avian influenza among cattle and agricultural workers in the United States has raised concerns about pandemic preparedness, revealing potential weaknesses in the public health response system.

Lemierre’s syndrome, a rare complication of oropharyngeal infections, can lead to severe neurological manifestations such as cavernous sinus thrombosis and cranial nerve palsies.

Oropharyngeal tularemia can mimic common bacterial pharyngitis, but its rarity and nonspecific symptoms make diagnosis challenging without a high index of suspicion.