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Spring is in full bloom, setting off an orchestra of coughing, sneezing and wheezing. The symptoms are all too familiar for chronic allergy sufferers. But amid a persistent coronavirus pandemic and the tail end of influenza season, how do you know whether that congestion is simply allergies or something more? And what should you do about it? The Washington Post spoke to allergists and immunologists for answers. Here's what they said. What to know Show all questions Adblock test (Why?)

March 29, 2023 – Infection with the fungus Candida auris can be problematic for some and deadly for others, especially for people at higher risk due to advanced age or because they have a weakened immune system, called immunosuppression. A vaccine in development could offer hope.  The major problem is not necessarily the fungus itself but a lack of treatment options. C. auris is resistant to two of the three major categories of antifungal therapies, and in some cases all three.  "It's the only true multidrug-resistant fungus that we have," said Ashraf Ibrahim, PhD, an investigator at The Lundquist Institute in Torrance, CA. He is also senior author of a new study evaluating how well the monoclonal antibody vaccine from Vitalex Biosciences could work to prevent or treat these infections.  Although relatively rare, C. auris infections can lead to death for between 30% to 70% of those at higher risk, said Ibrahim, who is a founder of Vitalex an...

Health oi-Amritha K Thursday, April 13, 2023, 23:00 The first human death from H3N8 bird flu has been reported in China. WHO said in a statement, " The patient was a 56-year-old female from Guangdong province with an onset of illness on 22 February 2023. She was hospitalised for severe pneumonia on 3 March 2023 and subsequently died on 16 March 2023 ." WHO further added, " The patient had multiple underlying conditions. She had a history of exposure to live poultry before the onset of the disease, and a history of wild bird presence around her home. No close contacts of the case developed an infection or symptoms of illness at the time of reporting ." H3N8 Bird Flu In China: What You Should Know What Is H3N8 Bird Flu? According to WHO, the National Health Commission of the People's Republ...

20 Apr 2023 Retroviruses lurking in the human genome aren't the only potential troublemakers in neurodegenerative diseases (see Part 5 of this series). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) integrates into the genome of trigeminal ganglia nerves, can lie dormant for decades, and flare up as cold sores throughout a person's life. Infection with this virus has been epidemiologically tied to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. As more laboratories around the world are investigating the herpes virus hypothesis in search of mechanistic explanations for AD, one lab is now implicating TREM2 signaling. More epidemiological evidence links herpes infection to AD risk. HSV turns down the TREM2 pathway in microglia, hobbling the innate antiviral defense. Carriers of a C21ORF91 variant who get frequent cold sores are at higher risk of AD. ApoE4 helps HSV particles bud from host cells. The microglial receptor helps the cells fend off ...

Common colds and viral infections typically clear up in seven to 10 days. But for one in four adults, a cough can stick around long after other cold symptoms clear up. It may leave you wondering if you should seek medical care, whether you're still contagious or if there's an underlying issue. "It can take the body time to clear out inflammation that occurs from an upper respiratory infection," says Russell Buhr, MD, PhD, a UCLA Health pulmonary and critical care physician. "But being proactive and knowing what to expect can put your mind at ease." What causes a lingering cough after a cold? Coughs that persist after a common cold or other upper respiratory infection are called post-infectious or post-viral coughs. They can linger for three to eight weeks after a viral infection.  There are two common causes of a post-viral cough in adults: Postnasal drip , when mucus drains into your throat Inflammation , or swollen airways,...

Industry advocates are officially launching an online source for collaboration, news and resources available to all staff members who perform infection prevention and control (IPC) duties in long-term care facilities. The National Infection Prevention Forum is part of a collaboration between the American Health Care Association and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Housed on the AHCA/NCAL website, it is a place to get IPC questions answered; participate in expert-led facilitated discussions; share best practices and lessons learned; and find rapidly disseminated updates about infections in LTC from federal agencies, AHCA announced Thursday. All providers who perform IPC functions in long-term care are...

Dogs with healthy bodies do a great job at fighting off infections–but sometimes their immune systems can't handle the infection, and your pup gets sick. While we never want to see our fur babies hurt or ill, it's important to know the signs so that they get timely vet care–and make speedier recoveries. Types of bacterial infections in dogs include salmonella, leptospirosis, staph infection, ear infection, actinomycosis, streptococcus, bordetella, E. coli, and clostridia. Symptoms range from In this article, we'll discuss all of the infections listed above, their symptoms, how they're treated, and more. While we never want to see our fur babies ill, it's important to know the signs so that they get timely vet care–and make speedier recoveries. ©Roger costa morera/Shutterstock.com 1. Salmonella Veterinarians typically diagnose salmonella infections based on their symptoms and by taking cultures. ©nobeastsofierce/Shutterstock.com Dogs can get salmonella infections fro...