Respiratory Infections

Study finds that a century-old tuberculosis vaccine could be used in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.

The third EUA granted to an investigational COVID-19 therapy regimen is indicated for preventing progression from mild, to severe symptoms.

The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine could potentially aid in the protection against COVID-19.

Two recent studies conducted by Kansas State University researchers resulted in important findings related to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Meta-analysis shows people infected with SARS-CoV-2 are more highly infectious within the first week of showing symptoms.

Patients testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 after recovery and negative tests are re-examined to determine if they are reinfected and/or infectious.

Phase 2 results include a large cohort of seniors in the study.

For the first time, prescribed users at suspected risk of COVID-19 can receive rapid results from home.

More than 13 million children did not receive their first DTP vaccine dose in 2019—and investigators anticipate the 2020 rate will be worse.

Phase 2 data hints the immune response-modulating therapy could play a role in burdened hospital settings.

The Vanderbilt Professor of Preventive Medicine shares thoughts on the first potential COVID-19 vaccine, at a time of record new daily cases.

Findings from Michigan show financial, mental health, and cardiopulmonary impacts are prevalent in patients 2 months after hospital care.

The World Health Organization released a brief addressing medical concerns as the influenza season begins in the northern hemisphere during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new research letter also highlights a concerning rate of infection among Latino patients.

A new survey shows just 2% of children with rheumatic disease reported COVID-19 positive test results or symptoms through early May.

New findings show subsequent drops in incidence, hospitalizations, and mortalities once the state set stay-at-home orders, mask mandates, and contact tracing.

The test simultaneously recognizes the S1 and S2 subunits of the virus' spike protein in one sample, providing better sensitivity.

Data suggest New York City COVID-19 cases could have been reduced by 80% in two months if social distancing was implemented a week earlier than it was.

A Medicare program provided more point-of-care testing devices this summer. Yet, even hot-spot facilities are far more likely to receive results in ≥3 days than 1.

New data may evidence oral care as a therapeutic measure to reduce bacterial and viral spread.

The hospital found just 2 cases in their first 12 weeks were borne in the facility. A study author provides insight.

An investigator shares detail into how the neutralizing, immune-signaling molecule may provide continued success against the virus.

Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, reflects on rapid advances in COVID-19 treatment understanding during IDWeek 2020.

The study population comprised 224 patients admitted to the ICU with influenza, and the overall rate of IPA was 3.1% (7/224).

New data highlight the need for more antimicrobial stewardship adoption in emergency care settings.