Respiratory Infections

A summary of the latest infectious disease news.

COVIDSeq is a qualitative test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

Investigators from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have identified links between antibiotic resistant S maltophilia phenotypes and "quorum sensing."

ChromaCode now intends to use its own multiplexing technology to help launch a COVID-19 assay later this year. The assay would combine multiple respiratory viruses into a single test in anticipation of the upcoming flu season.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD, describes goals and expectations for the accelerated coronavirus vaccine program Operation Warp Speed.

Early administration of such therapies in this patient group not shown to help mortality rates.

A brief update on today's infectious disease news.

The test uses whole blood, plasma, or serum. The testing kit is intended to produce reliable results within 10 minutes.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD, explains why an ImmunityBio SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate uses Nucleocapsid DNA alongside Spike DNA.

An assessment of 21 pediatric cases leads France investigators to believe development is due to post-viral immunological reactions.

Mild symptoms may still present high risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

A quick brief on today's top infectious disease news.

Due to health concerns, the US FDA is reissuing some EUAs to clarify which respirators are suited for decontamination and reuse.

SARS-CoV-2 arrived in Northern California through a complicated series of introductions internationally and between states.

Mary Schmidt, MD, discusses challenges in translating infectious disease advice to policy action.

Pinar Karaca-Mandic, PhD, explains new research showing how exponentional rates of hospitalizations were avoided in 4 shut-down states.

Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, speaks about the state of publishing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A brief on today's top ID news.

Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, answers questions about the emerging picture for hydroxychloroquine.

John Strotbeck, CEO of Boathouse Sports, discusses results of physical distancing measures at the firm's COVID-adapted factory.

The only new drug approved for COVID-19 treatment has limited efficacy, but is still desperately needed to fight pandemic.

Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, addresses the potential for changing dynamics in SARS-CoV-2.

An assessment observing 4 states under stay-at-home orders showed all avoided worsened outcomes of severe infection rates.

Clinicians and researchers have questioned the likelihood of assembling the quantity of data supplied by Surgisphere on hydroxychloroquine in such a short period of time.

A brief on the latest infectious disease headlines.