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Research supports use of FFP2/3 masks for HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United Kingdom assessed the aerobiology of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in United Kingdom (UK) hospitals and the impact of aerosol-generating procedures (AGP).

12 Sep 2022

Vaccines that induce mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 are needed

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the United Kingdom studied assessed plasma and nasal antibody (Ab) responses induced after a year of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated hospitalization and the potential boost by subsequent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccinations in the United Kingdom (UK).

12 Sep 2022

N-dihydrogalactochitosan shows promise as a mucosal vaccine adjuvant against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers in the United States demonstrated the efficacy of a novel biopolymer, N-dihydrogalactochitosan (GC), as an adjuvant for next-generation mucosal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.

12 Sep 2022

Are pesticides affecting childhood growth in low-income countries?

Researchers assess the risk posed by these chemicals to the developing fetus and child.

12 Sep 2022

Update on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in animals by USDA

The USDA APHIS has recently updated its web-based dashboard to provide information on all SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in animals

12 Sep 2022

Long-COVID in adults and Ontario's expected burden

Scientists identify the healthcare requirements for adults with long COVID.

12 Sep 2022

Review: Arthritogenic alphaviruses and host type I IFN responses

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Arthritogenic alphaviruses, such as Ross River virus, chikungunya virus and O'nyong-nyong virus, cause endemic disease globally and are a major public health concern.

12 Sep 2022

What is the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among gout patients?

The main outcome of a new study study was to assess the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among gout patients.

12 Sep 2022

Review of COVID-19 in children before and after SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variant emergence

Researchers provided a summary of SARS-CoV-2 infections among children pre- and post-SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants of concern (VOCs) emergence.

12 Sep 2022

Are antibodies induced by historic smallpox vaccination cross-reactive with the monkeypox virus?

esearchers measured the monkeypox virus-neutralizing antibodies produced by the vaccinia virus vaccine, modified vaccinia virus Ankara vaccine, and monkeypox virus to understand the efficacy of the MVA-Bavarian Nordic vaccine currently being used against monkeypox.

12 Sep 2022

Small molecule inhibitor found to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a new study, researchers developed RK-33, a small molecule inhibitor of DDX3, and evaluated its efficacy against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs).

12 Sep 2022

CDC report shows people with monkeypox have higher than expected rates of HIV and STIs

Researchers investigated the prevalence of HIV, and other recent sexually transmitted infection diagnoses among persons with monkeypox.

12 Sep 2022

BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations found to reduce incidence of long COVID symptoms

Researchers assessed the association between Pfizer-BioNTech’s SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccination and the incidence of post-COVID-19 symptoms among Israeli adults.

12 Sep 2022

Study explores link between prenatal stress during COVID-19 pandemic and negative neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants

Researchers pursued evidence of prenatal stress during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which could have negatively affected infants.

12 Sep 2022

Role of the transketolase-like 1 gene in the development of the modern human brain

In a new study, researchers demonstrated how transketolase-like 1 (TKTL1) gene expression influenced neocortical neurogenesis in modern humans.

12 Sep 2022

Did the US jump the gun with the new omicron-targeted vaccines?

Last month, the FDA authorized omicron-specific vaccines, accompanied by breathless science-by-press release and a media blitz.

12 Sep 2022

What is the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on erectile function?

A recent study reported that COVID-19 vaccination does not elevate the risk of erectile dysfunction.

12 Sep 2022

Monkeypox in the WHO European region: epidemiological features, disease severity, and the impact of smallpox vaccination

A new study aimed to analyze the epidemiological features of MPX, disease severity, as well as the impact of smallpox vaccination on all infected cases reported in the WHO European Region.

12 Sep 2022

Dissecting vaccinia virus and monkeypox virus-specific T cell responses in humans

In a new study, a team of researchers studied different antigens targeted by vaccinia virus (VACV)- and monkeypox virus (MPXV)-specific T cells.

12 Sep 2022

The ongoing 2022 West Nile virus transmission season in Italy

A recent article described the seasonal transmission of the West Nile virus in 2022 and compared the human cases reported in June-July 2022 with the reports in 2018.

12 Sep 2022

Disease/Infection News

Research supports use of FFP2/3 masks for HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients

Vaccines that induce mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 are needed

N-dihydrogalactochitosan shows promise as a mucosal vaccine adjuvant against SARS-CoV-2

Are pesticides affecting childhood growth in low-income countries?

Update on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in animals by USDA

Long-COVID in adults and Ontario's expected burden

Review: Arthritogenic alphaviruses and host type I IFN responses

What is the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among gout patients?

Review of COVID-19 in children before and after SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variant emergence

Are antibodies induced by historic smallpox vaccination cross-reactive with the monkeypox virus?

Small molecule inhibitor found to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants

CDC report shows people with monkeypox have higher than expected rates of HIV and STIs

BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations found to reduce incidence of long COVID symptoms

Study explores link between prenatal stress during COVID-19 pandemic and negative neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants

Role of the transketolase-like 1 gene in the development of the modern human brain

Did the US jump the gun with the new omicron-targeted vaccines?

What is the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on erectile function?

Monkeypox in the WHO European region: epidemiological features, disease severity, and the impact of smallpox vaccination

Dissecting vaccinia virus and monkeypox virus-specific T cell responses in humans

The ongoing 2022 West Nile virus transmission season in Italy

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