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Pink eye is a term commonly used for conjunctivitis , which is inflammation or infection of the  conjunctiva , the transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball and inner eyelid. Similar symptoms of redness, itching, and watering of the eyes can also be seen in allergies (allergic conjunctivitis). Infectious forms of pink eye may be caused by bacteria or a virus. Allergies are an abnormal immune system reaction triggered by usually harmless substances (allergens) such as pet dander or pollen. Conjunctivitis accounts for approximately 6 million cases annually in the United States. The most common type of infectious conjunctivitis in the U.S. is viral conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is also very common, affecting up to 30% of people at some point in their life. ProfessionalStudioImages / Getty Images Pink Eye vs. Allergies The term pink eye is most commonly used for the types of conjunctivitis caused by infection...

Photo illustration by Joan Wong; photos (LEFT TO RIGHT): Francis Miller/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images; Anthony Calvacca/New York Post Archives/NYP Holdings Inc. via Getty Images; PhotoQuest/Getty Images; John McBride/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images En español | If you were a child in the 1950s, polio was the most terrifying disease in the world. It struck erratically. You could be crippled. You could die. You just … got it. And I did. My case was mild, striking only the muscles in my left leg. And in the ensuing months, my leg began responding again to my brain's commands; like a lot of polio patients, my nerv...

New Jersey, USA,- The Dermatophytic Onychomycosis Sales Market Report contains a detailed industry overview along with gross margin, other core manufacturing, cost structure, selling price, network direction, service delivery, actual value, overall size, share and upcoming development factors. Dermatophytic Onychomycosis Sales Market-Insights : The research report on the global "Dermatophytic Onychomycosis Sales Market" provides qualitative and quantitative insights into the company's growth rate, market size, revenue, study analysis, demand and classification. The study examines the factors that shape the future prospects of the industry. The report goes deeper into the existing business environment for the demonstration of Covid-19's current and future markets. In addition, Dermatophytic Onychomycosis Sales market research provides up-to-date information on technical progress and market potential possibilities based on the local landscape. This Dermatoph...

Statement by the Eastern Mediterranean Ministerial Regional Subcommittee on Polio Eradication and Outbreaks Delivering on a promise: achieving and sustaining a polio-free Eastern Mediterranean Region Fourth Meeting of the Regional Subcommittee on Polio Eradication and Outbreaks 9 February, 2022 – Noting the progress achieved globally in eradicating poliovirus transmission since 1988; Noting with deep concern the ongoing and expanding outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in the Region, including a concurrent outbreak of cVDPV1 and cVDPV2 in Yemen; Recognizing the high risk of persistence and expansion of the two polio outbreaks in Yemen in the setting of low levels of immunity to polio due to disruption in childhood immunization and gaps in coverage of supplementary vaccinations campaigns and evidence of international spread of the outbreak; Recalling that the spread of polio is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern und...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is another name for eczema. It is a common skin condition in babies. Symptoms include dry, inflamed, and itchy skin. AD can be a lifelong condition. It affects up to 25% of children, and up to 60% of people experience it during their first year of life. Although most infants grow out of the condition, 10–30% continue having symptoms into adulthood. Symptoms tend to wax and wane. When symptoms reappear or get worse, it is called a flare-up. Dermatologists usually treat flare-ups with topical corticosteroid creams and ointments. To reduce the frequency of flare-ups, a caregiver should pay attention to potential triggers and irritants that aggravate their baby's skin. Read on to learn more about baby eczema, including the causes, symptoms, and more. Doctors do not know exactly what causes atopic dermatitis. However, many think a combination of genetics and environmental factors is responsible. Newer research into the causes of AD indicates that it tends to occ...

(Precision Vaccinations) When discussing vaccine-preventable hepatitis A infections, many people think about contaminated food and water. However, in 2022, hepatitis A remains a common person-to-person spread virus. And the risk for hepatitis A virus (HAV) transmission has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Since hepatitis A outbreaks were first identified in 2016, thirty-seven U.S. states have publicly reported 43,705 cases and 420 related fatalities to the U.S. CDC as of February 11, 2022. Furthermore, 22 states are reporting additional hepatitis A cases in 2022. The HeartLand-states of Ohio (3,763), Tennessee (3,167), and Indiana (2,660) are the unfortunate leaders. During the widespread outbreak, Florida (5,103) and Kentucky (5,081) reported the most hepatitis A cases in the USA. Because hepatitis A causes inflammation of the liver, people with other forms of viral hepatitis and anyone with underlying liver disease are at risk of more severe illne...

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv * preprint server, researchers demonstrated that decorating the capsid surface of adenovirus (Ad) vaccine vectors with a newly discovered protein superglue, DogTag/DogCatcher, generates potent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific humoral and cellular immunity. Study: Modular capsid decoration boosts adenovirus vaccine-induced humoral and cellular immunity against SARS-CoV-2 . Image Credit: hedgehog94/Shutterstock Related Stories In response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, potent Ad vector-based vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been developed and distributed worldwide. Thanks to their rapid development, expandability, cost-effectiveness, and longer shelf-life, Ad vaccines gained particular importance during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Currently, four Ad-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccines named: AZD1222 vaccine, Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Sputnik V vaccine, and Convidecia vaccine are cli...

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here's our process. A UTI is an infection in part of the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. UTIs are among the most commonly diagnosed infections, affecting approximately 150 million people worldwide each year. Bacterial infections cause most UTIs, but some occur due to viruses or fungi. This article discusses the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of UTIs. It also looks at medical tests and home tests, including how to interpret the results. Doctors categorize UTIs as uncomplicated or complicated. Uncomplicated UTIs typically affect individuals who have no urinary tract abnormalities. Complicated UTIs are associated with factors that compromise the urinary tract, including renal failure or pregnancy. There are three different types of UTIs, which affect different parts of the urinary tract: Urethritis: This inf...

Introduction Nosocomial infections (NIs) are associated with different toxins or infectious agents that cause infection among patients admitted to the hospital. These infections are likely to spread through hospital boundaries during the patient's hospital stay. 1 Eighty percent of the NIs are in the form of nosocomial pneumonia infection (NPNEU), nosocomial bloodstream infection (NBSIs), nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) and nosocomial surgical site infections (SSIs). The rate of incidence of NIs varies from one region to another, along with time variations. According to the information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), out of every group of 100 patients, seven from the developed countries and ten from the developing regions are suspected of nosocomial infection. 2 Several causes, including patient-, infection- or procedure-related, in addition to pathogen involvement, are associated with the spread of these infections. For instance, Al-Shami and Al-...