Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies Sickle cell disease Type 2 diabetes An
Covers treatment for patients with specific travel needs, such as immunocompromised travelers, travelers with chronic medical conditions, patients preparing for long-term travel or relocating abroad, flight crew members, humanitarian aid workers, young children, or travelers who are pregnant or breast...
•People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised might have a longer infectious period:Extend isolation to 20 or more days (day 0 is the first day of symptoms or a positive viral test). Use a test-based strategy and consult with an infectious disease specialist to determine the appro...
The rejection came after CDC officials indicated the “occupational or institutional setting” umbrella could apply to a wide array of people with nebulous definitions — think “essential workers,” unpaid caregivers of frail or immunocompromised people, and anyone who work...
Candida albicansis normally a harmless commensal of the skin, urogenital and gastrointestinal tracts. However, in otherwise healthy individuals it can be responsible for debilitating and recurrent mucosal infections. In immunocompromised and other classes of vulnerable patients it causes life-threatening bloo...
The latest additions to the list of high-risk conditions include: Chronic kidney disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Obesity (BMI of 30 or higher) Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant