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Study heightens concerns about asymptomatic monkeypox spread
New data suggest that vaccination of only known contacts may not by itself prevent transmission.
Higher risk of vein blood clots in COVID vs flu patients
The risk of venous thromboembolism was 60% to 89% higher in COVID-19 patients.
News Scan for Aug 16, 2022
Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Aug 16, 2022
Sequencing effort aims to improve drug-resistant TB diagnosis, treatment
The process generates a list of antibiotics to which the infection is susceptible.
WHO unveils new monkeypox variant names
Also, 4 studies shed light on symptoms, diagnosis, and spread, with 1 paper detailing asymptomatic cases.
Complications, death in pregnancy rose during COVID-19
Rates of severe pregnancy-related complications and severe maternal illness and death rose significantly.
News Scan for Aug 15, 2022
Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Aug 15, 2022
ASP Scan (Weekly) for Aug 12, 2022
COVID's long shadow: Symptoms may last 2 to 18 months
About 27% of kids hospitalized for COVID-19 or MIS-C had symptoms 2 to 4 months later.
News Scan for Aug 12, 2022
COVID-19 Scan for Aug 12, 2022
Polio found in NYC wastewater; local circulation likely
Only 86% of New York City preschoolers have received the recommended 3 doses of polio vaccine.
Fractional monkeypox vaccine dosing comes under scrutiny
Despite concerns, US officials press ahead with intradermal injection strategy amid rising cases.
CDC unveils streamlined COVID-19 guidance
The CDC also revised its school guidance, which no longer recommends cohorting or the test-to-stay strategy for exposed contacts.
COVID-19 neuro complications, long-term symptoms in kids
In kids, lingering symptoms often occurred after mild illness and were more common in unvaccinated youngsters.
News Scan for Aug 11, 2022
Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Aug 11, 2022
Mix-n-match COVID boosters may produce more durable immunity
More durable protection would be an advantage, since frequent mRNA vaccine boosting may be hard to sustain long-term.