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health2 years ago

CDC Reports Alarming Increase in Brain Abscesses Among American Children

Cases of brain abscesses in American children have surged to new heights following the easing of pandemic restrictions, according to reports from the CDC. These abscesses, which are relatively rare but dangerous, are typically caused by bacteria or fungi entering the brain through respiratory infections such as COVID-19, the flu, or sinusitis. The CDC emphasizes the importance of children staying up-to-date with their vaccinations to prevent these infections. While cases have fallen since a peak in December 2022, they remain above the baseline maximum, indicating the need for continued monitoring and vigilance.

via ScienceAlert|
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health2 years ago

CDC Reports Surge in Brain Abscess Cases Among US Children in Past 2 Years

Cases of brain abscesses in children in the US have surged since mid-2021, peaking in winter 2022-2023, according to two recent reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While still rare, there has been a substantial increase in cases since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a rise following the easing of restrictions. Brain abscesses are pus-filled swellings in the brain, usually caused by bacteria or fungi that enter the brain after an infection or head injury. They can cause brain damage and are sometimes fatal if untreated. The CDC recommends that all children be up to date with recommended vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19.

via IFLScience|
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health2 years ago

CDC Reports Spike in Rare Pediatric Brain Infections During Winter 2022

Cases of rare brain abscesses in children under 18 years old spiked in the US as COVID-19 restrictions eased, according to two studies published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The infections, which can be life-threatening, occur when bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the brain and an encapsulated area forms around the germs and pus. The wave of cases is another example of wonky disease patterns in the wake of responses to the COVID-19 crisis, with the onset of the pandemic leading to below-baseline levels of pediatric brain abscesses between May 2020 to May 2021, followed by a surge in cases above the baseline between August 2021 to March 2023.

via Ars Technica|
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health2 years ago

CDC Investigates Spike in Rare Pediatric Brain Infections Last Winter

The US saw a 200% increase in brain abscesses in children in December 2022 following a surge in respiratory infections over the winter, according to a new investigation by the CDC. Brain abscesses are pockets of pus that form in brain tissues and typically arise when an ordinary sinus infection or ear infection travels to the brain. The reason for the increase isn’t fully understood, but experts say that because brain abscesses often follow more routine types of infections, it stands to reason we would see an increase in secondary bacterial infections following such a heavy season for viral illnesses in kids.

via CNN|
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health2 years ago

CDC probes rise in rare brain infections among Nevada children.

The CDC is investigating a cluster of brain abscesses in children that occurred in Nevada last year. The Southern Nevada Health District recorded 18 cases of brain abscesses in young Clark County residents in 2022, mostly boys around 12 years of age. The cases shared "striking" similarities, and most of the children had been sick with cold symptoms before they were diagnosed with a brain abscess. The CDC is still investigating the underlying cause of these cases, and doctors in other parts of the country are also seeing an unusual number of pediatric cases.

via Insider|
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health2 years ago

Mysterious Spike in Brain Infections Affecting Nevada Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a spike in pediatric brain abscesses in southern Nevada, which reportedly tripled last year. The majority of the children presented with sinus infections that rapidly progressed to abscesses forming in the brain, with the presence of the bacteria Streptococcus intermedius being common. Brain abscesses are rare among children, and the spike has led to concerns about a possible increase in pediatric intracranial infections, particularly those caused by Streptococcus intermedius, during the past year and the possible contributing role of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

via Fox News|
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health2 years ago

Pediatric Brain Infections on the Rise in Las Vegas

The CDC is investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in children in and around Las Vegas, with doctors from other parts of the country reporting similar increases. The number of brain abscesses in kids tripled in Nevada in 2022, rising from an average of four to five a year to 18. Disease detectives are trying to figure out what is driving the increase, with some theories including the pandemic's impact on children's immune systems. Brain abscesses are pus-filled pockets of infection that spread to the brain and can cause seizures, visual disturbances, or changes in vision, speech, coordination, or balance.

via Fox 5 Las Vegas|
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health2 years ago

CDC probes brain infections in southern Nevada children.

The CDC is investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in children in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, and doctors from other parts of the country say they may be seeing a rise in cases, too. In 2022, the number of brain abscesses in kids tripled in Nevada, rising from an average of four to five a year to 18. Pediatric neurosurgeons like Dr. Taryn Bragg, who treated the cases, are rare. She is the only one for the entire state of Nevada, and because she treated all the cases, she was the first to notice the pattern and to alert local public health officials.

via KSL.com|
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health2 years ago

Mysterious cluster of brain infections affecting kids in southern Nevada raises concerns for doctors.

Doctors are investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in children in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, and doctors from other parts of the country say they may be seeing a rise in cases, too. The number of brain abscesses in kids tripled in Nevada in 2022, rising from an average of four to five a year to 18. Doctors are considering the theory of immunity debt, which suggests that during the years of the pandemic, because children weren’t exposed to the number of viruses and bacteria they might normally encounter, it left their immune systems less able to fight off infections.

via CNN|
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