• Whereas reports of iGAS increased among all age groups, including adults, the increase among children and adolescents was notable, occurred earlier than seasonal increases during previous years, and accompanied a resurgence in hospitalizations for respiratory viral illnesses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • HPIV-3 is second only to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as a cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants and young children. (medscape.com)
  • Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. (xshotpix.com)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important viral agent of childhood respiratory tract disease worldwide, causing pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants. (gla.ac.uk)
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Human Metapneumovirus Infections Respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus infections cause seasonal lower respiratory tract disease, particularly in infants and young children. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Acute respiratory infections are frequently attributable to respiratory syncytial (RSV) or influenza viruses or rhino-, entero- and adenoviruses. (webmedcentral.com)
  • Pfizer Inc's bivalent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo is indicated to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • This virus is second only to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as the most commonly identified cause of pediatric lower respiratory illness. (medscape.com)
  • Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), like human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), is classified in the Pneumovirinae subfamily of the Paramyxoviridae family. (medscape.com)
  • Newborns: group B Streptococcus (GBS), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Cancer studies have demonstrated a role for IL-8 in the angiogenesis and growth of tumours, and IL-8 is believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of bronchiolitis, a common respiratory tract disease caused by viral infection. (thermofisher.com)
  • The term ALRI included: acute broncho-pneumonia for bacterial infections, bronchiolitis for viral infections, pneumonia and pleuro-pneumonia. (scirp.org)
  • Infection with hMPV causes a broad spectrum of respiratory illness, from mild symptoms to severe cough, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. (medscape.com)
  • Findings in patients with significant lower respiratory tract disease are indistinguishable between hMPV and other causes of viral pneumonia or bronchiolitis. (medscape.com)
  • Other lower respiratory tract infections seen in children are croup (laryngotracheobronchitis), bronchitis, and bronchiolitis. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Some forms of viral pneumonia, particularly adenoviral disease, tend to cause bronchiolitis obliterans and hyperlucent lung syndrome. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Among the 34 cases that occurred during the recent increase, 21 (61.8%) patients had an upper respiratory tract infection noted within the 2 weeks preceding their iGAS infection, six (17.6%) reported sore throat, and seven (20.6%) reported no preceding illness. (cdc.gov)
  • Barring any disease or illness in your young kitten, it should visit the vet's clinic at least 5 times in the first year of its life. (petside.com)
  • ‌Influenza A viruses cause seasonal outbreaks of respiratory illness that are often severe. (gla.ac.uk)
  • The most common illness in children is an upper respiratory illness with no or low-grade fever. (msdmanuals.com)
  • IP-10 levels are higher in children with respiratory illness compared to controls, independent of "TB status" suggesting that the evaluation of this parameter can be used as an inflammatory marker more than a TB test. (hindawi.com)
  • COVID-19 can present as a mild illness of the upper respiratory tract. (nature.com)
  • Ultimately, the goal of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic relevance of CRP and IL-6 for ADV infection in a pediatric setting compared with influenza and non-ADV viral illness. (webmedcentral.com)
  • The analysis showed that RSVpreF produced vaccine efficacy of 66.7% (96.66% CI: 28.8%, 85.8%) against RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness (LRTI-RSV) as defined by 2 or more symptoms. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Middle East respiratory syndrome CoV often presents as a lower respira- is a viral illness caused by a novel hu- tory tract disease associated with fever, man coronavirus. (who.int)
  • Objective To evaluate viral loads at different stages of disease progression in patients infected with the 2019 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during the first four months of the epidemic in Zhejiang province, China. (bmj.com)
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute infection of the respiratory tract that emerged in late 2019 1 , 2 . (nature.com)
  • Some experts have drawn parallels between the new coronavirus and Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome, another coronavirus that does not spread very easily among humans and is thought to be carried by camels. (fox29.com)
  • The ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused over 190 million cases worldwide. (news-medical.net)
  • Further, a yeast called Pichia pastoris, expressed RBD-based vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) in mice. (news-medical.net)
  • Modifiable with information on whether upper or lower disease control activities, and to work with reference respiratory material is better for coronavirus detection. (who.int)
  • ABSTRACT A literature review of publically available information was undertaken to summarize current understanding and gaps in knowledge about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including its origin, transmission, effective control measures and management. (who.int)
  • This rate is patterns, gene sequencing, immuno- Centre for Disease Prevention and higher than that of severe acute respira- genicity and the animal-human and hu- Control (ECDC) and the National In- tory syndrome coronavirus (SARS), man-human interfaces. (who.int)
  • Consequently, stitute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) estimated at 15%, and is strongly age- a myriad of literature has been pro- databases on 19 April 2015 for "Middle and sex-dependent ( 3 ).To date, 26 duced, much of it providing evidence East respiratory syndrome coronavirus" countries on four continents ( 2,4 ) have to answer questions about the origin, [MESH] OR "MERS-CoV" [keyword] been affected. (who.int)
  • The predominant expression of ACE2 in the lower respiratory tract is believed to have determined the natural history of SARS as an infection of the lower respiratory tract 5 . (nature.com)
  • Communicable, or infectious diseases, are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. (who.int)
  • A variety of disease-producing bacteria and viruses are carried in the mouth, nose, throat and respiratory tract. (who.int)
  • Emerging literature demonstrates that acute respiratory viruses can modulate the gut-lung axis, suggesting that dysregulation of gut-lung cross talk may be a contributing factor during respiratory coinfection. (bvsalud.org)
  • Acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) are common and frequent group of diseases caused by a wide range of pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites) in which the possible anatomic site(s) extend from the trachea to the alveoli. (scirp.org)
  • These two viruses are classified in the genus Metapneumovirus, with hMPV the first in this genus to cause disease in humans. (medscape.com)
  • Corticosteroids and nebulizers may be used to treat respiratory symptoms and to help reduce the inflammation and airway edema of croup. (medscape.com)
  • Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and respiratory irritants, and suppressed with the use of inhaled corticosteroids. (wikipedia.org)
  • The issue with diseases in cats is that they can be so benign that the signs and symptoms of disease may evade detection by pet parents. (petside.com)
  • Symptoms of CF can be classified into two main categories: respiratory and digestive. (xshotpix.com)
  • RESULTS BHR or the presence of asthma symptoms at screening did not result in a significantly disproportionate number of physician visits during the next 10 years for 4 or more upper or lower respiratory tract infections when compared with patients who did not have these findings at the beginning of the study. (annfammed.org)
  • To improve our knowledge of the natural history of asthma, we observed a primary care cohort of children and adolescents that had been screened 10 years earlier for respiratory tract signs and symptoms by Kolnaar et al. (annfammed.org)
  • TB diagnosis in children is difficult [ 2 ], as clinical symptoms are nonspecific, samples are difficult to obtain, and disease is often paucibacillary [ 3 , 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The shedding of viral RNA from sputum outlasted the end of symptoms. (nature.com)
  • In order to determine the degree and frequency of inflammatory marker elevation with ADV Infection, we monitored blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and IL-6 in children with viral symptoms.Children with provend influenza and other nonspecific viral respiratory infections served as controls. (webmedcentral.com)
  • Infection by beta coronaviruses (CoVs) in humans causes symptoms ranging from mild, caused by common cold-causing strains, to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), caused by highly virulent strains. (news-medical.net)
  • The most common clinical manifestation of Kikuchi disease is cervical lymphadenopathy, with or without systemic signs and symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • Features that support a role for an infectious agent include the generally self-limited course of the disease and its frequent association with symptoms similar to those of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). (medscape.com)
  • Viral infections, such as influenza and varicella, have been identified as risk factors for iGAS infection in children, adolescents, and adults ( 2 ) and can be reduced by vaccination. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2006, 3,130 cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza were reported to the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System, which was one-third lower than in 2005. (health.gov.au)
  • Influenza is an acute self-limiting viral disease of the upper respiratory tract. (health.gov.au)
  • Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for people who are at increased risk of complications from the disease, such as those aged 65 years or older, and people with conditions such as cardiovascular disease and lung conditions which predispose them to severe influenza, and others with impaired immunity. (health.gov.au)
  • Mortality associated with the Asian and Hong Kong influenza pandemics was less severe, with the highest mortality rates being in the elderly and people with chronic diseases. (health.gov.au)
  • Although respiratory infections can be classified by the causative virus (eg, influenza), they are generally classified. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The virus can be detected by polymerase chain reaction, usually using a multiplex panel of common respiratory pathogens. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Clinical and basic research studies demonstrate that these infections are driven via complex interactions between the infecting pathogens, microbiome, and host immune response, although how these interactions contribute to disease progression is still not fully understood. (bvsalud.org)
  • HPIVs are also a cause of community-acquired respiratory tract infections of variable severity in adults. (medscape.com)
  • Even within the same family, siblings can have different disease severity. (xshotpix.com)
  • In infected individuals, G614 is associated with lower RT-PCR cycle thresholds, suggestive of higher upper respiratory tract viral loads, but not with increased disease severity. (nih.gov)
  • They share antigenic cross-reactivity but tend to cause diseases of different severity. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory characteristics and treatment and outcomes data were obtained through data collection forms from electronic medical records, and the relation between clinical data and disease severity was analysed. (bmj.com)
  • The initial response was not consistent with the actual risk of contracting the disease and the current response is incongruent with the increasing severity of the epidemic and its accompanying social and economic problems. (bvsalud.org)
  • It also reduced the severity of lung disease when compared with unvaccinated animals. (news-medical.net)
  • Despite not having a standardized measurement parameter, the excess of neutrophil extracellular traps corresponds conception, manuscript to the severity of tissue damage observed in patients with respiratory tract infections, revealing the important prognostic role design, literature search, data of the neutrophil response and NETosis process in pulmonary infectious diseases. (bvsalud.org)
  • The presented data clearly indicate the need for widespread use in everyday clinical practice of an effective and safe UFO method, both in a complex of therapeutic measures for a wide range of diseases and clinical conditions, and independently, especially in case of drug intolerance, inaccessibility or high cost of certain drugs. (kalinka-store.com)
  • Most patients who do not undergo bone marrow transplantation die of a lymphoproliferative syndrome, although some patients with CHS have a relatively milder clinical course of the disease. (medscape.com)
  • The current view of asthma is that of a chronic disease with periodic clinical exacerbations, 1 a considerable change from our previous view of asthma as primarily episodic in nature. (annfammed.org)
  • 2, 3 Information about the natural history of asthma in primary care populations remains a missing link between our biological knowledge of the disease and our clinical management of it. (annfammed.org)
  • Most clinical studies of asthma have used a combination of bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) testing and responses to respiratory questionnaires to assist with an asthma diagnosis. (annfammed.org)
  • Although the positive detection of SARS-CoV-2 in clinical specimens from the upper respiratory tract has previously been described 9 , 10 , these observations do not address the principal differences between SARS and COVID-19 in terms of clinical pathology. (nature.com)
  • Together these findings suggest that clinically significant occult heart disease may be relatively common and represent a risk factor for an adverse clinical outcome. (vin.com)
  • They are responsible for 30%-40% of all acute respiratory tract infections in infants and children. (medscape.com)
  • The prospective study, "Early respiratory viral infections in infants with cystic fibrosis," was published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. (xshotpix.com)
  • Current asthma, but not former asthma, is associated with increased all-cause mortality, heart disease mortality, and chronic lower respiratory tract disease mortality. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asthma, particularly severe asthma, is strongly associated with development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (wikipedia.org)
  • P. aeruginosa is the dominant pathogen in end-stage CF lung disease, and chronic infection with P. aeruginosa is correlated with more severe reductions in pulmonary function measures (27) and mortality in CF patients. (xshotpix.com)
  • Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease is characterised by chronic inflammation and infection. (xshotpix.com)
  • Asthma is, in essence, still quite different from other chronic diseases, such as hypertension or hyperlipidemia, the natural histories of which we now know quite well. (annfammed.org)
  • Chronic infectious disease caused by a spirochete Treponema pallidum , either transmitted by direct contact, usually in sexual intercourse, or passed from mother to child in utero. (citizendium.org)
  • HPIVs primarily affect young children, in whom the pathogenic spectrum includes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. (medscape.com)
  • Diseases of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract A. Whooping cough (Pertussis) 1. (slideserve.com)
  • Overview of Viral Respiratory Infections Viral infections commonly affect the upper or lower respiratory tract. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Croup Croup is acute inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tracts most commonly caused by parainfluenza virus type 1 infection. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Usually, a specific viral diagnosis is clinically unnecessary but may help distinguish a parainfluenza virus infection from a bacterial infection in patients with severe lower respiratory tract disease. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Their family physicians' diagnoses of upper and lower respiratory tract disease and asthma were prospectively collected during the next 10 years and were analyzed. (annfammed.org)
  • At baseline, the cohort had samples dominated by Staphylococcus, and alpha diversity was lower than that of a published reference set of individuals without sinonasal disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • Upper and lower respiratory tract disease. (greystonesvet.ie)
  • Thus, it caused a marked reduction of SARS-CoV-2 viral particles in the upper and lower respiratory tracts. (news-medical.net)
  • Kikuchi disease has been diagnosed before, during, and after a diagnosis of SLE was made in the same patient. (medscape.com)
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV and viral hepatitis are spread through the exposure to infective bodily fluids such as blood, vaginal secretions and semen. (who.int)
  • This increase followed historic declines in invasive bacterial diseases during 2020, concurrent with mitigation strategies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic † ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The researchers from Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University, Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI), 3M and Texas Children's Hospital's Center for Vaccine Development at Baylor College of Medicine were the first to show combining yeast-expression technology and a new adjuvant formulation to produce a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. (news-medical.net)
  • Unlikle-most viral illnesses, however, infection with adenovirus (ADV) is often characterized by high fever of long duration, leukocytosis with neutrophilia and elevated peripheral blood inflammatory indices. (webmedcentral.com)
  • The nucleocapsid, rather than naked viral RNA, is the template for mRNA and genome synthesis, thus understanding its structure is critical in beginning to understand the process of viral replication. (gla.ac.uk)
  • Here we report a detailed virological analysis of nine cases of COVID-19 that provides proof of active virus replication in tissues of the upper respiratory tract. (nature.com)
  • Active replication in the throat was confirmed by the presence of viral replicative RNA intermediates in the throat samples. (nature.com)
  • The confirmation of active virus replication in the upper respiratory tract has implications for the containment of COVID-19. (nature.com)
  • [ 14 ] However, respiratory tract viral replication of hMPV has been demonstrated in cynomolgus macaques, cotton rats, and BALB/c mice, in addition to other small rodents. (medscape.com)
  • Although bacterial infections are considered the primary cause of inflammation of the airways in patients with CF, viral infections also play a key role as a lung pathogen. (xshotpix.com)
  • Respiratory adenovirus (ADV) infections activate acute phase proteins, so they are often interpreted as bacterial infections. (webmedcentral.com)
  • A Phase III, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tozorakimab (MEDI3506) in Patients Hospitalised for Viral Lung Infection Requiring Supplemental Oxygen (TILIA). (clinicaltrialsregister.eu)
  • Efficacy and Safety of Tozorakimab in Patients Hospitalised for Viral Lung Infection Requiring Supplemental Oxygen (TILIA). (clinicaltrialsregister.eu)
  • Research over the last decade shows that the gut has a significant role in mediating respiratory outcomes, in a phenomenon known as the "gut-lung axis. (bvsalud.org)
  • This review will summarize the current literature regarding modulation of the gut-lung axis during acute respiratory infection, with a focus on the role of the microbiome, secondary infections, and the host immune response. (bvsalud.org)
  • Localized crepitations in a febrile child without underlying lung disease is pneumonia until proven otherwise. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Immunocompromised children, those with underlying lung disease, and neonates are at high risk for severe sequelae. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • however, in infants and young children, it may cause respiratory distress and hypoxemia. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • 24 months and is characterized by respiratory distress, wheezing, and/or crackles. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Feline upper respiratory tract disease refers to a viral infection that affects cats. (petplace.com)
  • The Feline Herpesvirus Vaccine helps protect kittens from feline viral rhinotracheitis. (petside.com)
  • This vaccine helps protect cats against feline leukemia and immunosuppressive disease conditions. (petside.com)
  • A tractable surrogate is feline calcivirus, (FCV) a notable veterinary pathogen in its own right that causes respiratory disease in cats. (gla.ac.uk)
  • August JR . Feline viral respiratory disease. (avma.org)
  • Feline viral respiratory disease. (avma.org)
  • Feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1) is a DNA virus that produces mainly upper respiratory tract disease in cats. (vin.com)
  • Cardiomyopathies are the leading cause of symptomatic feline heart disease. (vin.com)
  • It turned out that standardized fruit extract at a 10% concentration in liquid culture inhibits the growth of streptococci (including Streptococcus pyogenes) responsible for upper respiratory tract infections and strains of Moraxella catharalis [39]. (researchgate.net)
  • A print friendly PDF version is available from this Communicable Diseases Intelligence issue's table of contents . (health.gov.au)
  • Bordetella produces a pertussis toxin (Ptx) and filamentous hemagglutinin (Fha) A) These help the bacteria to attach to and destroy the respiratory epithelium resulting in a build-up of mucus 3. (slideserve.com)
  • Lymphocytic predominance may be seen in viral pneumonia, pertussis, and atypical infections. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Most commonly, it is the result of infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal), but it can occur as a result of chemical injury (gastric acid/aspiration of food/hydrocarbon and lipoid pneumonia/radiation-induced pneumonia). (pediatriconcall.com)
  • the same receptor tropism is thought to have determined the pathogenicity-but also aided in the control-of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003 5 . (nature.com)
  • Another fatality has been reported in which Kikuchi disease appeared concurrently with SLE and was complicated with hemophagocytic syndrome and severe infection. (medscape.com)
  • However, there are a number of significant features peculiar to the donkey that practitioners should be aware of when attempting to investigate and treat respiratory disease. (ivis.org)
  • Monitor for complications of the disease. (petplace.com)
  • Complications of the disease include eye ulcers, sores in the mouth or pneumonia. (petplace.com)
  • DNA, which are released from the contents monia AND neutrophil extracellular traps, of neutrophils as a defense mechanism to respiratory tract infection AND neutrophil trap and destroy microorganisms1. (bvsalud.org)
  • Respiratory epithelium appears to be the major site of virus binding and subsequent infection. (medscape.com)
  • Recent studies have highlighted the association between respiratory viral infections and frequency of pulmonary exacerbations, increase antibiotic usage and poorer outcome [ 1 , 2 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • A viral throat swab was negative, as was the EBV monospot. (ersjournals.com)
  • In order to contribute to reduction of morbidity and mortality due to low acute respiratory infections in pediatrics, the objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile and to identify the factors favoring and those associated with the risk of deceased. (scirp.org)
  • Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract A. Rhinitis (Common Cold) 1. (slideserve.com)
  • Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract C. Pharyngitis 1. (slideserve.com)
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  • Auto-populated based on Special:WhatLinksHere/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (citizendium.org)
  • This vaccine protects cats from a very severe and highly-contagious disease that can lead to death. (petside.com)
  • Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly contagious viral infection with a wide range of manifestations. (familiprix.com)
  • Transmission is from person to person through infected respiratory droplets produced during coughing and sneezing. (health.gov.au)
  • Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract D. Diphtheria 1. (slideserve.com)
  • Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. (wikipedia.org)
  • 3. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effect, positively affects the overall resistance (protection from diseases) of the body, contributes to the cure or prevention of a specific disease, improves blood quality and markedly improves general condition of the body. (kalinka-store.com)
  • Clinically, these parameters may mimic those of bacterial disease, where the inflammatory response is mediated by various cytokines (eg. (webmedcentral.com)
  • Research shows a particularly high association between antibiotics and inflammatory bowel disease in mid-life and with repeated antibiotic courses. (racgp.org.au)
  • Research published in Gut shows an association between exposure to antibiotics and an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in everyone aged over 10. (racgp.org.au)