Infectious Disease

Findings show greater benefit in symptom resolution with detected bacterial pathogens but not color of nasal discharge

Significantly increased risk observed for social or behavioral health workers, registered nurses, health care support workers

EG.5 is one of several closely related omicron subvariants that have been competing for dominance in recent months

Deaths all occurred in patients with comorbidities that may have put them at increased risk for severe disease

Vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk for both hospitalizations and health care visits for RSV in infants by about 80 percent

But most people are not at risk for contracting the infection, also known as Hansen disease

Newly created bureau is meant to make health security a global priority while building the capacity of U.S. diplomats and local health systems to curb future outbreaks

Marrazzo will start her new job in the fall

Median time to viral clearance was significantly shorter for 500, 1,000 mg probenecid versus placebo

Black M.D.-Ph.D. matriculants had higher odds of graduating with M.D. only and dropping out of medical school