Respiratory Infections

The World Health Organization says tens of millions of medical masks, gloves, and goggles will be needed each month as healthcare professionals attempt to deal with the spread of COVID-19.

Since the hospitalization of this patient, there are a reported 12 coronavirus deaths in the United States, with the majority in Washington state.

Stay on top of coronavirus developments from March 6, 2020.

A briefing with media and Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the White House Coronavirus Task Force, lasted about a half an hour on Wednesday evening.

A new study explores the relation between patient chest CT scan findings and the clinical conditions of COVID-19 pneumonia.

The patient is a 32-year-old male who is currently hospitalized in Bergen County.

In addition to providing important expertise into the management of this infection, our role in educating the public—in many cases providing an important perspective when fears tend to run high—is also essential.

School and university activities throughout Italy will be suspended from March 5 to March 15 due to the novel coronavirus.

A CDC report contains details on the public health efforts being employed to track contacts of people with COVID-19.

Ian Frank, MD, discusses the global character of the novel coronavirus.

Is the US prepared for a pandemic? Signs and recent assessments suggest, no.

Close commercial ties between China and Africa have health officials keeping a close eye on possible importations of COVID-19.

Jason Gallagher, PharmD, discusses the risk factors for experiencing complications of influenza.

The CDC has taken a concerned tone about the coronavirus but notes risk to Americans is still low at present time.

Public health officials have confirmed several fatalities linked to the novel coronavirus.

Health officials in King County, Washington, have confirmed a death linked to the novel coronavirus.

Preliminary evidence indicates no direct evidence for intrauterine transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from pregnant women with COVID-19 to their infants.

In models of air transportation networks during the early stages of an outbreak, disease spread could be reduced by up to 38% with improved hand washing at 10 major airports.

The CDC has confirmed an infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 in California in a person who reportedly did not have relevant travel history or exposure to another known patient with COVID-19

Among a cohort of 9 pregnant women who developed COVID-19 pneumonia, there was no evidence of vertical transmission to infants.

Based on data from 4112 children and adults, vaccine effectiveness was estimated to be 37% against influenza A and 50% against influenza B viruses.

Progression to lower respiratory tract disease was associated with higher total antibiotic-days, use of antibiotics with broad anaerobic activity, and use of cephalosporins with limited anaerobic activity.