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Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission have reported a rise in incidence of respiratory diseases in China. This increase has been attributed to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens similar to influenza, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. These are all common pathogens but resulting from changes […]

Novel vaccine against Lyme disease reported to be secure and effective

Novel vaccine against Lyme disease reported to be secure and effective

In a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers determine the security and immunogenicity of a novel candidate vaccine against Lyme borreliosis. Study: Safety and immunogenicity of a novel multivalent OspA-based vaccine candidate against Lyme borreliosis: a randomised, phase 1 study in healthy adults. Image Credit: Evgeniyqw / Shutterstock.com What’s Lyme disease? Lyme borreliosis is a tick-borne […]