A nationwide survey in Germany found that 82% of medical and nursing personnel were vaccinated at least once, with 75% having received two doses. In contrast to the general population, unvaccinated healthcare workers had stronger concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness. The study suggests a need for targeted measures to convinc...
A case study reports an HIV-positive patient with a painful ulcer at the corner of their mouth as the first sign of monkeypox infection. The patient received antiviral treatment and made a recovery.
A comparative epidemiological analysis found a significant decrease in SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks and cases in German care homes following the introduction of COVID-19 vaccination. The median number of cases/outbreaks fell from 21 to 8, while the case-fatality rate decreased from 15.7% to 10.0%.
A case study presents a 30-year-old man with painful itchy skin lesions primarily in the genital region, which evolved into centrally indented papules and hemorrhagic crusts. PCR analysis confirmed the diagnosis of West African variant monkeypox, highlighting the importance of considering clinical courses during outbreaks.
Researchers found significantly higher antibody levels in people who experienced mild to moderate vaccine reactions, with younger individuals having greater concentrations. Vaccine reactions were mostly rated as mild to moderate and were well-tolerated overall.
A recent study published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt International found that Long COVID affects a significant proportion of people, with persistent symptoms such as fatigue, physical exhaustion, and difficulty concentrating. The study suggests that reducing the number of infections and changing attitudes are key to alleviating the sequela...