Division of Infectious Diseases News

Since infants rely on antibodies passed from mother to baby during pregnancy, the findings suggest a need for alternative strategies for boosting infant immunity in the event of an outbreak.

As mask mandates are lifting across the U.S., many are asking what kids under 5 should do. A CHOP infectious disease expert shares guidance with several news media outlets.

In two separate studies, researchers present data specific to early diagnosis and treatment of candidiasis, a life-threatening fungal infection.

CHOP researchers found that levels of proteins in the plasma of patients with MIS-C are significantly dysregulated and share features with two other inflammatory syndromes.

This new venture is part of YouTube’s commitment to dispel vaccine misinformation.

In a CHOP-led study, researchers found a dramatic drop across the lifespan during the early pandemic, as well as a decrease in sites providing pediatric vaccinations.

Since March 2020, CHOP researchers have played a vital role in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Read highlights of their game-changing work.

CHOP researchers have identified six biomarkers in the breath of children with COVID-19, laying the groundwork for a potential breathalyzer test.

CHOP researchers have identified two proteins that could be used for a potential vaccine against nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae, a bacterium that can lead to death in children and adults.

CHOP researchers have developed a novel method for producing new antibiotics to combat resistant bacteria, using a prodrug as a “Trojan horse” to mask the antibiotic.