Does Race Affect Peripheral Tfh Cells After Influenza Vaccination Among PLWHIV?
Black people who are HIV-positive may have a decreased ratio of influenza-specific IgG vs IgM after influenza vaccination.
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Chinese Report Says Majority of Coronavirus Cases Are Mild
New details on nearly 45,000 cases of COVID-19 in China show that 80 percent of cases are mild and the number of new cases has been declining for most of February.
H1N1/H3N2 Influenza Variants With Reduced Susceptibility to Baloxavir
The PA-I38 mutations were noted frequently in influenza A/H3N2 viruses compared with A/H1N1pdm or influenza B viruses.
Study Finds No Risk of Coronavirus in Offspring Born to Infected Mothers
Researchers sought to evaluate the clinical characteristics of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease in pregnancy and assess transmission potential of the infection to newborns.
CDC: Some Coronavirus Testing Kits Sent to States Are Faulty
Some coronavirus testing kits sent to state laboratories across the United States are flawed and do not provide accurate results.
CDC Outlines US Process of Evaluating Patients for 2019-nCoV
Recognizing individuals at risk for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection is a key part of facilitating infection control and prevention and limiting transmission.
Bronchiectasis Progression in COPD Associated With Preventable Risk Factors
Several risk factors were identified for bronchiectasis progression in patients with COPD.
Latent TB Infection Treatment: 4 Months of Rifampin vs 9 Months of Isoniazid
Treatment with 4 months of rifampin for latent tuberculosis infection was associated with higher adherence, lower costs, and lower risk for severe hepatoxicity compared with 9 months of isoniazid.
Association Between GI and Respiratory Illness, Income, and School Absenteeism
During the period from 2010 to 2016, parents of children from low-income households were more likely to report recent childhood GI and respiratory illnesses than parents with a higher income.
CT Scan Features Described for 2019 Novel Coronavirus Infection
Key CT findings have been characterized for patients infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus.
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