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News Articles: Infectious Disease

Despite its central role in the COVID pandemic, the infectious diseases specialty saw 44% of its training programs for doctors go unfilled.

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  • Health

Newest doctors shun infectious diseases specialty

The pandemic put infectious diseases doctors in the spotlight. The 'Fauci Effect' raised the number of fellowship applicants in 2020, but this year almost half of the training programs went unfilled.

December 12, 2022
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By:
  • Pien Huang
From left: 1) Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a human cell infected with H3N2 flu virus (gold filamentous particles). 2) Scanning electron micrograph of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virions (colorized blue) that are shedding from the surface of human lung epithelial cells. 3) Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron virus particles (gold).

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  • Health

Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a 'tripledemic'

As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.

November 23, 2022
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By:
  • Rob Stein
Researchers extracted DNA from the remains of people buried in the East Smithfield plague pits, which were used for mass burials in 1348 and 1349.

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  • Global Health

Black Death survivors gave their descendants a genetic advantage — but with a cost

Nearly half of Europeans died from the plague. Now a new study shows a protective gene mutation that survivors passed on to help with future outbreaks might cause other problems.

October 21, 2022
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By:
  • Michaeleen Doucleff
People protest during a rally calling for more government action to combat the spread of monkeypox at Foley Square on July 21, 2022 in New York City.

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  • Global Health

Critics say 'monkeypox' is a racist name. But it's not going away anytime soon

Scientists call the name "discriminatory and stigmatizing." The World Health Organization agrees. But no progress has been made on finding a new name. And some say the name doesn't need changing.

August 01, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Chappell

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  • Health

Coronavirus FAQ: I took a trip and caught COVID. What should I do? When can I go home?

As summer travel surges, so does COVID. Experts share advice on how to prepare ahead of time in case you are infected on a vacation or visit — and what to do if you get that dreaded positive test.

July 08, 2022
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By:
  • Marc Silver
View of the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. Between February and May, U.K. scientists found several samples containing closely related versions of the polio virus in wastewater at the plant.

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  • Global Health

Polio found in U.K. for the first time in nearly 40 years. Here's what it means

Scientists in Britain have detected multiple versions of the virus in wastewater. Officials say the risk to the public is extremely low and urge people to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date.

June 22, 2022
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By:
  • Michaeleen Doucleff
View of the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. Between February and May, U.K. scientists found several samples containing closely related versions of the polio virus in wastewater at the plant.

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  • Global Health

Polio found in U.K. for the first time in nearly 40 years. Here's what it means

Scientists in Britain have detected multiple versions of the virus in wastewater. Officials say the risk to the public is extremely low and urge people to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date.

June 22, 2022
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By:
  • Michaeleen Doucleff

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I still take a COVID test before flying into the U.S.?

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended the COVID-19 testing rule for air passengers traveling to the U.S. from abroad. Should you still take a COVID test anyway?

June 17, 2022
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By:
  • Fran Kritz

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I still take a COVID test before flying into the U.S.?

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended the COVID-19 testing rule for air passengers traveling to the U.S. from abroad. Should you still take a COVID test anyway?

June 17, 2022
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By:
  • Fran Kritz
Freetown Elementary School students Mason Santos, left, and Mila Talbot, right, pet Hunter the dog after she finishes checking a classroom.

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  • Health

Dogs trained to sniff out COVID in schools are getting a lot of love for their efforts

A school in southeastern Massachusetts latches onto a novel program that uses canines to sniff out COVID on surfaces. The idea is to help protect kids from the virus and keep the school open.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • Ari Daniel
Freetown Elementary School students Mason Santos, left, and Mila Talbot, right, pet Hunter the dog after she finishes checking a classroom.

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  • Health

Dogs trained to sniff out COVID in schools are getting a lot of love for their efforts

A school in southeastern Massachusetts latches onto a novel program that uses canines to sniff out COVID on surfaces. The idea is to help protect kids from the virus and keep the school open.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • Ari Daniel
A positive result on a home COVID test. If you catch it once, can you catch it again? Turns out the answer is: Yes.

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: I got COVID. Then I got it again. What's the deal with reinfection?

People who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see.

June 07, 2022
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By:
  • Melody Schreiber

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up?

The antiviral drug is prescribed to those at risk of severe disease. It's been credited with reducing hospitalizations. But then there's the "Paxlovid rebound."

May 20, 2022
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By:
  • Fran Kritz
President Joe Biden speaks at the virtual Global COVID-19 Summit on Sept. 22, 2021, in Washington, D.C. On May 12, the White House will host the second Global COVID-19 Summit.

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  • Global Health

5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit

We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid.

May 11, 2022
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By:
  • KAMALA THIAGARAJAN
A child receives a polio vaccine in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 14, 2022.

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  • Global Health

Vaccine-derived polio is on the rise. A new vaccine aims to stop the spread

Countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are counting more cases of vaccine-derived polio. One reason for this, say experts, is that vaccination efforts have lapsed during the pandemic.

April 26, 2022
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By:
  • Ari Daniel
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