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SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia more deadly than bacteraemic pneumococcal pneumonia
Bacteraemic pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia is associated with higher disease severity and frequent intensive care unit admission, as reported in a study. However, SARS-CoV-2-related pneumonia poses a greater mortality risk.
Breakthrough infections with COVID-19 Delta variant linked to lower memory B cell response
The memory B cell response appears to be weaker in vaccinated individuals who develop breakthrough infections with the Delta variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a new Singapore study.
More than 1 in 4 young adults test seropositive for COVID-19
A recent study has shown that more than a quarter of young adults are seropositive for SARS-CoV-2, many of whom show single positivity with IgM. Such seropositivity was higher among those who had cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the household and those who used public transport.
Do antihypertensive drugs raise odds of COVID-19 diagnosis, death?
Antihypertensive therapy (AHT) may be used safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, as no evidence suggest that it can increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or death, according to a UK study. In addition, most classes of antihypertensives are negatively associated with COVID-19 diagnosis.
