An infectious diseases surveillance system created by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists and deployed at a UPMC hospital successfully flagged cases of a… Read more
Category: infectious disease
Lethal Effects of Mosquito-Transmitted Virus Mediated by Cholesterol Receptor
A protein responsible for lethal liver disease in mice infected with Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) has been identified by scientists at the University of… Read more
Pitt Scientists Find Clues to Guide Development of Effective Therapies Against Tuberculosis
As public health authorities raise concerns about a tuberculosis (TB) resurgence fueled by the war in Ukraine and COVID-19-related disruptions in preventive care, new research… Read more
Antibiotic Overuse Curbed at Community Hospitals Through Innovative UPMC Program
Antimicrobials – such as the antibiotic penicillin – are frequently used to treat infections and infectious diseases. They are also one of the few medical… Read more
Fighting Hospital-Acquired Infections Starts with Understanding Immune Response
Hospitals are where people go to get better. But being hospitalized increases the risk of unwanted complications – including infections. And when a vulnerable patient… Read more