mRNA Vaccine Shows Potential for C difficile Infections
Joseph Zackular, PhD, an assistant professor at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, is leading research on Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) and the development of an mRNA vaccine. His recent work has shown promise in reducing mortality and improving outcomes for infections caused by this bacterium. In our recent interview, Zackular […]
Study assesses virulence of Cryptococcus strains, laying groundwork for improved treatment
Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already existent disease and its symptoms is a high priority. The laboratory of Kirsten Nielsen in the Center for One Health Research has […]
Study assesses virulence of Cryptococcus strains, laying groundwork for improved treatment
Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already existent disease and its symptoms is a high priority. The laboratory of Kirsten Nielsen in the Center for One Health Research has […]
Investigational Therapeutic for Recurrent C Difficile Reduces Antibiotic Resistant Genes
During the recent ID Week, Vedanta Biosciences shared data on its completed phase 2 CONSORTIUM study. The company reported its investigational live biotherapeutic product, VE303, an investigational treatment for recurrent C difficile was well tolerated, reduced the odds of C diff recurrence by >80% compared with placebo, colonized the gut well, and led to early […]
New guidelines unveil advanced strategies for HIV treatment and prevention
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain On the occasion of World AIDS Day on 1 December 2024, the International Antiviral (formerly AIDS) Society-U.S. (IAS-U.S.) has published new international guidelines for the treatment and prevention of HIV. The updated recommendations were developed by a panel of volunteer medical experts, including Prof Clara Lehmann of the University Hospital Cologne […]
Unexplained “Dancing Disease” Affects Women in Uganda
Women in Uganda Image credits: Unsplash Health authorities in Uganda are investigating a mysterious illness, locally referred to as “Dinga Dinga,” a term derived from a local dialect meaning “shaking like dancing.” The disease, which has emerged in Bundibugyo district, is affecting mainly women and girls, leading to symptoms including fever and uncontrollable body shaking. […]
Global Dengue – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
Dengue is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. The disease can take up to 2 weeks to develop with illness generally lasting less than a week. Symptoms from dengue include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle and joint pain, and minor bleeding. Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe […]
Measles in Globe – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
Measles is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person. It can spread to others through coughing and sneezing . The measles virus can live for up to two hours in an airspace or on a surface after an infected person leaves an area. If other people […]
