Estimated number of lives directly saved by COVID-19 vaccination programmes in the WHO European Region from December, 2020, to March, 2023: a retrospective surveillance study
By March, 2023, 54 countries, areas, and territories (hereafter CAT) in the WHO European Region had reported more than 2·2 million COVID-19-related deaths to the WHO Regional Office for Europe.
Infection of South American coatis (Nasua nasua) with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus displaying mammalian adaptive mutations
Deadly outbreaks among poultry, wild birds, and carnivorous mammals by the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus of the clade 2.3.4.4b have been reported in South America.
Opportunities and challenges for the U.S. laboratory response to highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1)
On March 25, 2024 an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A H5N1 was identified in dairy cows across multiple farms in the United States.
Antivirals for treatment of severe influenza: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
The optimal antiviral drug for treatment of severe influenza remains unclear. To support updated WHO influenza clinical guidelines, this systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated antivirals for treatment of patients with severe influenza.
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Uncovering the Contrasts and Connections in PASC: Viral Load and Cytokine Signatures in Acute COVID-19 versus Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)
The recent global COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and enduring impact, resulting in substantial loss of life.
Bovine highly pathogenic avian influenza virus stability and inactivation in the milk byproduct lactose
A bovine isolate of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus was stable for 14 days in a concentrated lactose solution at under refrigerated conditions.
Outcome of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus infection in calves and lactating cows
In March 2024, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 infections in dairy cows were first reported from Texas, USA. Rapid dissemination to more than 190 farms in 13 states followed.
The panzootic spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 sublineage 2.3.4.4b: a critical appraisal of One Health preparedness and prevention
Changes in the epidemiology and ecology of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza are devastating wild bird and poultry populations, farms and communities, and wild mammals worldwide.
Clinicians detail H5N1 infections in 2 Michigan farm workers
The workers were employed at two separate farms. The first patient began having right-eye symptoms 1 day after milk had splashed in their eye while milking a cow.
Estimated number of lives directly saved by COVID-19 vaccination programmes in the WHO European Region from December 2020 to March 2023: a retrospective surveillance study
Over nearly 2.5 years, most lives saved by COVID-19 vaccination were in older adults by first booster dose and during the Omicron period, reinforcing the importance of up-to-date vaccination among the most at-risk individuals.
Impact of twelve immunization-preventable infectious diseases on population health using disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in Spain
The objective of this study is to estimate the burden of selected immunization-preventable infectious diseases in Spain.
Enough already: T cell inflammation and SARS-CoV-2 virus persist in Long Covid
It is estimated that 6% of American adults currently suffer from persistent symptoms that can linger for weeks to years after COVID-19 infection.
