Tag: Viruses
AAP: Consider Palivizumab for Atypical Interseasonal RSV
AAP strongly supports consideration of palivizumab for patients who would be candidates per current eligibility recommendations
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Tied to Respiratory Infections in Children
However, no negative impact seen on emergency department or urgent care visits, otitis media episodes, or asthma exacerbations
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Hyperimmune Globulin Does Not Prevent Congenital CMV Infection
Cytomegalovirus hyperimmune globulin does not lower incidence of composite of congenital CMV infection, perinatal death in offspring
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Antibody Responses Seen After Mild SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children
Robust and durable humoral immune response detected; antibody responses and neutralizing activity comparable, superior to those in adults
Fauci Pushes Ambitious Plan to Guard Against Future Pandemics
When a new virus is detected spilling over from animals into people, scientists will be able to quickly manufacture the necessary prototype vaccine
Circulation of Respiratory Viruses Low During COVID-19 Pandemic
Influenza activity decreased in March 2020, remained low through May 2021; decrease seen in other viruses, with no increase until Spring 2021
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Chinese Man Dies of Rare Virus From Monkeys
The Monkey B virus, also called the herpes B virus, is prevalent among macaque monkeys, but extremely rare among humans
