The WHO says the species of hantavirus in this outbreak is the Andes virus found in South America, which is carried by rodents and the only species known to be capable of limited transmission between humans.
The American Gastroenterological Association also says sitz baths and topical treatments can be considered, but notes that there is limited scientific data supporting their effectiveness.
Toronto’s legionnaires’ outbreak comes after an outbreak in London, Ont., last summer was linked to pneumonia in at least 94 people, resulting in four deaths and 86 hospitalizations.
Associated Press footage showed health workers in protective gear evacuating three passengers, including the ship’s British doctor, who Spain’s health ministry said had been in ‘serious condi-tion’ but has improved.
The researchers are also exploring the possibility of using this approach to deliver cells that could produce other useful proteins, such as antibodies, enzymes or clotting factors.
Study examines the risk of MACE in older patients with inflammatory bowel disease taking immunomodulators or biologics versus 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA).
