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Influenza C virus in children with bronchiolitis tied to severe disease
Some hospitalized children with acute bronchiolitis (AB) and febrile seizures (FB) present with influenza C virus (ICV), which may contribute to more severe clinical presentations, particularly in those with AB, a recent study in Slovenia has found.
Fluvoxamine improves fatigue, QoL in long COVID patients
Patients with long COVID may derive benefits from treatment with fluvoxamine, which has been shown to reduce fatigue and improve quality of life (QoL) in a study. The use of metformin, on the other hand, shows no significant advantage.
Post-exposure PIP comparable to PrEP for low-risk HIV, but more affordable
Post-exposure prophylaxis-in-pocket (PIP) appears as effective as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in improving quality of life (QoL) of individuals at low risk for HIV but may be a less costly option, according to a matched-control study presented at CROI 2026.
Genes affect response to COVID-19 vax, standard vaccination approach appropriate for SAD patients
Genetic markers, both in and outside the immune system, influence an individual’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, and these effects are similar in patients with or without systemic autoimmune diseases (SADs), reports a study.
