Tag: Viruses
Antiviral Antibodies ID’d in CSF of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases
High levels of CSF enterovirus-specific antibodies identified in AFM cases versus controls
Rotavirus Vaccine Led to Reduced Disease Prevalence, Season Duration
In postvaccine period, a biennial pattern emerged with alternating years of high, low disease activity
Child Enterovirus Infection May Up Risk for Developing Celiac Disease
Correlation seen for infections after introduction of gluten; no link for adenovirus
U of Maryland Student Dies of Adenovirus-Related Illness
CDC testing of specimen revealed adenovirus type 7, a strain that may cause more severe illness
11th Child Dies in Adenovirus Outbreak at N.J. Care Facility
Child was among 34 youngsters at the care facility who became ill between Sept. 26 and Nov. 12
10th Child Dies in Adenovirus Outbreak at N.J. Facility
So far, at least 27 children at the center have become ill
7 Children Dead From Adenovirus Outbreak in New Jersey
Outbreak occurred at a nursing and rehabilitation facility; 11 other children infected
CDC: First U.S. Case of Rat-Borne Andes Virus Diagnosed
New World hantavirus can present with symptoms similar to those of the flu
High-Touch Surfaces at Airports Often Covered in Pathogens
At least one respiratory virus detected in 10 percent of surface samples at major airport during flu season
Viruses ID’d As Most Common Cause of Meningitis in U.K. Adults
Estimated annual incidence of viral meningitis is 2.73 per 100,000 U.K. adults