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U.S. Scientists Take Key Step Towards Towards Coronavirus Vaccine

U.S. Scientists Take Key Step Towards Towards Coronavirus Vaccine

Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a crucial move forward in efforts to develop vaccines and treatments against the new COVID-19 coronavirus, U.S. researchers say. As of Wednesday, cases of infection with the virus have topped 74,000 (the vast majority in China), including more than 2,000 deaths. Therefore, […]

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Measles Complications Can Affect Every Organ: Study

Measles Complications Can Affect Every Organ: Study

Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Hepatitis, appendicitis and viral meningitis are among the serious complications that can occur when you get the measles, doctors warn in a new report. The study — which outlines cases involving three adults who developed major complications — is also a reminder of the […]

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Are Coronavirus Tests Accurate?

Are Coronavirus Tests Accurate?

Latest Infectious Disease News New cases of the novel coronavirus continue to increase worldwide, with 73,332 confirmed global cases of COVID-19 as of today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That includes 72,528 cases in China and 804 cases in 25 countries outside of China. Some have questioned the accuracy of the statistics released […]

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Antiviral Drug, Plasma Transfusions Show Promise in Treating Coronavirus

Antiviral Drug, Plasma Transfusions Show Promise in Treating Coronavirus

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The race is on to find effective treatments against the new COVID-19 coronavirus spreading through China, and two new therapies show real promise, researchers say. One is an experimental antiviral medicine that already being used by Chinese doctors on a “compassionate” basis in coronavirus […]

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Could 9 in 10 Cases of Dengue Be Prevented?

Could 9 in 10 Cases of Dengue Be Prevented?

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say that 90% of dengue cases could be slashed by artificially infecting mosquitoes. Dengue viruses are spread to people by infected mosquitoes. But infecting the insects with Wolbachia bacteria blocks the dengue virus from replicating in mosquitoes and being transmitted between people, the […]

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Coronavirus Cases Top 64,000 Worldwide, With Nearly 1,400 Deaths Reported

Coronavirus Cases Top 64,000 Worldwide, With Nearly 1,400 Deaths Reported

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Coronavirus cases in China have nearly reached 64,000, while the death count is approaching 1,400, Chinese health officials reported Friday. For the first time, the number of medical workers who have been infected with the virus was reported Friday, with 1,700 confirmed illnesses and […]

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Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Shoot Up Sharply, While 14th Case Reported in U.S.

Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Shoot Up Sharply, While 14th Case Reported in U.S.

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — After charting a slight decline in growth earlier this week, new coronavirus cases in China jumped by almost 15,000 in a single day, while the death count spiked to 1,367, Chinese health officials reported Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]