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IDSA experts found that saliva tests compare well with the diagnostic gold standard -- nasopharyngeal tests. But a throat swab alone misses cases. …

COVID-19 -- South KoreaDetection of replication-competent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the most reliable indicator of contagiousness. [1] Although the duration of live-virus shedding is well-characterized in immunocompetent patients with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), little is known about how long immunocompromised patients are contagious. Consequently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on transmission-based precautions for immunocompromised…

This report describes treatment recommendations for gonococcal infections.

New clinical practice guidelines on Lyme disease place a strong emphasis on antibody testing to assess for rheumatologic and neurologic syndromes. …

COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)----------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 903 152 (5518) / 17 551 (57)European Region (61): 19 535 185 (234 687) / 438 615 (5472)South East Asia Region (10): 10 975 368 (50 086) / 167 071 (770)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 4 221 205 (36 176) / 105 857 (662)Region of the Americas (54): 27…

Infectious disease experts critically review evidence for use of bamlanivimab, address new data on remdesivir and tocilizumab, and comment on new findings for the Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine. …

Most voters wore masks, the poll workers said, but people didn't always wear them correctly or consistently cover their mouth and nose. …

"In consultation with the White House Medical Unit, the vice president will maintain his schedule in accordance with the CDC guidelines for essential personnel." …