New evidence shows rhinovirus can directly infect the lower lungs and cause pneumonia in adults, challenging its reputation ...

Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to ...

Underlying causes of recurrent pneumonia in children have changed in the last decade, indicating a need for individualized diagnostic approaches.

P. aeruginosa is a highly adaptable bacterium and a major cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) or ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) cases, which can lead to further spread of infection, ...

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Pneumonia is an infection of the lung alveoli caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, representing a clinical and economic burden ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A pivotal multi-center study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases demonstrates the effectiveness of the Karius Test®, a blood test based on metagenomics ...

Northern China has had increases in influenza-like illnesses since mid-October that have topped the numbers from the prior three years. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) “Mysterious” and ...

China is grappling with a surge in respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, in children. The World Health Organization (WHO) said last week that common winter infections — rather than any new ...

Respiratory infections among young children have been on the rise since the school year began in August, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the past six ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Detect-ION, LLC, a health-tech startup based in Tampa, FL, today announced ...