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Tuberculosis in teens may be as severe as that in adults
Adolescents with tuberculosis (TB), especially those aged >15 years, may develop symptoms and conditions akin to those seen in adults with TB, suggests a study. In addition, there appears to be an increased incidence of severe pulmonary disease leading to pulmonary sequelae.
Undervaccination tied to severe COVID-19 outcomes
In a meta-analysis of national cohort studies on COVID-19 vaccination across the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), undervaccination was associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes (ie, COVID-19 hospitalization or death) relative to full vaccination.
Berdazimer gel reduces molluscum contagiosum lesions in children
An analysis of three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has shown the efficacy and safety of berdazimer gel, a topical, antiviral, nitric oxide-releasing medication, in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (MC) lesions in patients aged 6 months and older. Application-site pain and erythema are the most common adverse events (AEs) related to treatment.
Vaccines protect liver disease patients against severe COVID-19
Patients with liver disease develop antibodies and T-cell responses following three shots of COVID-19 vaccines, while those who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop mild symptoms only, reports a recent study.