Infections

TB can be a threat to hospitalized cancer patients
Jan 07 05

If tuberculosis is not detected in patients being treated for cancer, it can easily spread to other hospitalized cancer patients, a new report shows.

TB can be a threat to hospitalized cancer patients   
 

Nip from hamster fells young boy
Jan 06 05

Pet hamsters are a potential source of serious infection, U.S. health officials warned on Thursday.

Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and… Nip from hamster fells young boy   

 

CDC warns of malaria in Dominican Republic
Jan 06 05

Reports of malaria in resort areas of the Dominican Republic, previously thought to be malaria-free, has prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… CDC warns of malaria in Dominican Republic   

 

U.N. wants halt to Sudan fighting to combat polio
Jan 04 05

The United Nations said on Monday it was calling for a halt to fighting across Sudan this month to cover a three-day campaign to… U.N. wants halt to Sudan fighting to combat polio   

 

West Nile vaccine produces immunity in mice
Dec 29 04

Mice injected with a purified structural protein from the West Nile virus (WNV) develop immunity against infection, new research shows.

The findings suggest… West Nile vaccine produces immunity in mice   

 

Metapneumovirus an emerging cause of kids’ illness
Dec 28 04

Human metapneumovirus was first identified as a cause of respiratory infection in 2001. It now appears to be infecting more and more children, Italian… Metapneumovirus an emerging cause of kids’ illness   

 

HPV prevalent in sexually active teenage girls
Dec 27 04

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which is linked to an increased risk of developing cervical cancer, is “extremely common” in sexually active adolescent women in… HPV prevalent in sexually active teenage girls   

 

New nasal vaccines may be given together
Dec 16 04

Two new nasally administered vaccines for respiratory infections are being tested, and researchers now say that giving them together to young children appears feasible.

New nasal vaccines may be given together   
 

Zoo workers risk exposure to nonhuman primate virus
Dec 14 04

Zoo workers who come in close contact with nonhuman primates, such as apes and monkeys, are at increased risk for exposure to simian virus… Zoo workers risk exposure to nonhuman primate virus   

 

Hepatitis B vaccine
Dec 13 04

Its murky status under state law shouldn’t obscure the value of being vaccinated.

Because of a strange convolution in state law, schools face the… Hepatitis B vaccine   

 

Pertussis vaccination recommended for teens
Dec 09 04

Adolescents and some adults should be revaccinated against pertussis, also known as “whopping cough,” to decrease the risk of transmission to infants, according to… Pertussis vaccination recommended for teens   

 

S. Africa to cull 2,200 ostriches in bird flu drive
Dec 08 04

South Africa will cull 2,200 ostriches after identifying three more farms in the country’s Eastern Cape province where bird flu might have spread, officials… S. Africa to cull 2,200 ostriches in bird flu drive   

 

China SARS Vaccine Passes First Hurdle - State Media
Dec 05 04

Chinese researchers have developed a SARS vaccine that has passed the first stage of human trials, state media reported on Monday, raising hopes for… China SARS Vaccine Passes First Hurdle - State Media   

 

Nitric oxide helps patients with SARS
Nov 24 04

For patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), inhaling nitric oxide leads to improved oxygenation and less need for mechanical ventilation, according to a… Nitric oxide helps patients with SARS   

 

Hong Kong children infected by parainfluenza virus
Nov 19 04

Thirty-two children who fell ill with a mysterious respiratory disease in a hospital in Hong Kong were infected by a parainfluenza virus, the government… Hong Kong children infected by parainfluenza virus   

 

Raccoon-borne parasite disease rare but serious
Nov 18 04

Unexplained neurologic symptoms in a young child, especially brain inflammation with vision or hearing problems, may signal a disease called raccoon roundworm encephalitis, an… Raccoon-borne parasite disease rare but serious   

 

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria kills 42
Nov 17 04

A major outbreak of cholera in northern Nigeria has killed 42 people and hospitalised hundreds in the last two weeks, hospital authorities said on… Cholera outbreak in Nigeria kills 42   

 

Polio epidemic in Africa coming under control - WHO
Nov 16 04

A polio epidemic spreading from Nigeria throughout West and Central Africa has begun to come under control, but more funds are needed to wipe… Polio epidemic in Africa coming under control - WHO   

 

Hong Koing probes mystery infection in children in hospital
Nov 15 04

Health authorities in Hong Kong are investigating the outbreak of a mysterious respiratory illness that has infected 28 children in a hospital.

Tests conducted… Hong Koing probes mystery infection in children in hospital   

 

Response to hepatitis C therapy can last for years
Nov 12 04

A sustained response to successful treatment with interferon for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can persist for up to 12 years, according to a… Response to hepatitis C therapy can last for years   

 

Almost 100 infected by mumps accross Ireland
Nov 11 04

Almost 100 people are now infected with mumps in three different outbreaks across the country, more than three times the amount at this time… Almost 100 infected by mumps accross Ireland   

 

Reduced-dose flu shot method seems protective
Nov 03 04

Young, healthy individuals given a low dose of influenza vaccine by injection under the skin rather than into a muscle develop a vigorous antibody… Reduced-dose flu shot method seems protective   

 

Annual flu shot cuts all-cause deaths in elderly
Nov 02 04

Compared with a first vaccination, yearly re-vaccination against influenza is associated with a reduction in the annual risk of dying from any cause among… Annual flu shot cuts all-cause deaths in elderly   

 

Droppings can carry potentially fatal disease
Nov 02 04

Numerous potentially fatal diseases are transmitted to humans by rats and mice. The transmission is usually indirect. What people need to fear most is… Droppings can carry potentially fatal disease   

 

WHO: Africa needs 10-fold more cash to fight malaria
Nov 02 04

Africa needs up to $2.5 billion a year to fight malaria, or 10 times the donor funds pledged for a campaign against the disease,… WHO: Africa needs 10-fold more cash to fight malaria   

 
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