Allergens That Cause Contact Dermatitis Found in Masks That Prevent COVID-19
November 14th 2020The patient was prescribed prednisone for the rash when he was seen by emergency department physicians, and a follow up telehealth visit with the hospital’s allergy clinic was done when the patient’s symptoms were not relieved.
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Single Immunoglobulin Dose Yields Plasma-Neutralizing Activity Against Streptococcal Superantigens
November 13th 2020Although a single IVIG dose of 25 g was effective in most cases, for some strains repeated doses were necessary to achieve a significant reduction in superantigenic responses.
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Study: Plasma Treatment Quickly Kill Coronavirus on Surfaces
November 12th 2020In a study published in Physics of Fluids, modeling conducted in June 2020 showed strains of COVID-19 on surfaces—such as metal, leather, and plastic—were killed in as little as 30 seconds of treatment with argon-fed, cold atmospheric plasma.
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