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immunocompromised individuals
Coverage of immunocompromised individuals in the Nexus archive.
- Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
A first-of-its-kind U.S. study estimates 450 cases of invasive mold infections in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years, with a third of patients dying. The CDC highlights growing risks linked to climate change and vulnerable populations like the elderly and immunocompromised.
- 85 confirmed cases of shigellosis reported till June in Kerala
Kerala reported 85 confirmed cases of shigellosis by June. The infection is self-limiting in healthy adults but poses a fatal risk for children under five, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.