Infectious Diseases - August 2020 Archives

Until a vaccine is developed, public health measures are the best defense against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These measures include masking, hand hygiene ...

Children of all ages can become ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But most kids who are infected typically don't become as sick as adults ...

Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash that can occur after you go swimming or wading outdoors. Also known as cercarial dermatitis, swimmer's itch is most ...

The emotional and psychological impacts of the pandemic can lead to feelings of hopelessness and thoughts about suicide. Learn the signs and what to do. ________________________________________ During ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and collaborators have published a preprint that identifies two main signals of efficacy that can inform future clinical trials on ...

Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing ...

The start of a new school year is always a time that’s filled with excitement and anxiety. This year, COVID-19 is making back to school ...

COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the flu have many similarities and differences. Testing may be done to see if you have COVID-19 or the flu. You can also have ...

Mayo Clinic supports the protective value and effectiveness of widespread mask use, maintaining physical distancing at work and in public, and keeping hands clean as ...

Providing care at home for a person sick with COVID-19? Or caring for yourself at home? Understand when emergency care is needed and what you ...

When a person is infected with a virus, the virus multiplies in the body and can be released into the environment through sneezing, coughing or ...

You may feel stressed and anxious about COVID-19 — and so may your children. Try these strategies to talk with them and help them cope. ______________________________________ During ...