Becker's Healthcare July 15, 2024
Five viruses and infections are on the rise in 2024, according to the CDC.
Some infections like COVID-19 are seeing a resurgence, while others such as pertussis are mirroring prepandemic levels. Here are the five infections to watch:
1. For the week ending July 6, about 1.3% of emergency department visits in the U.S. involved a COVID-19 diagnosis at discharge — a nearly 24% increase from the previous week. Hawaii and Florida saw the highest percentage of ED visits diagnosed as COVID, at 4% and 3.1%, respectively. Many areas of the U.S. have seen a consistent increase in activity in recent weeks, with the CDC estimating that infections are growing or likely growing in 45 states and territories.
2. Four...
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