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Map of contaminated areas in the US.Image credits: CDCAs of April 30, 2024, there have been 12 reported illnesses associated with this E coli outbreak, 7 hospitalizations, but no reported…

A study echoes a message from a growing body of evidence reinforcing the cautious use of preoperative antibiotics.Native joint septic arthritis is serious infection with an incidence of 4-12 per…

FDA-Approved Mpox Vaccine Now Commercially Available in the USJynneos, the FDA-approved vaccine for mpox, is now available for commercial purchase in the United States. Healthcare providers can order the vaccine…

C difficile InfectionImage Credits: UnsplashThe UK Health Security Agency is investigating a newly identified ribotype of Clostridioides difficile (CDI) that has emerged in England over the last 2 years. This…

In a large study, remdesivir (RDV) use was associated with a reduction of mortality in seniors 65 years of age and older who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19 during the…

CRISPR-Cas can cut the DNA at designated spots. This action facilitates either the deletion of unwanted genes or the introduction of new genetic material into an organism's cells, paving the way for advanced…

This expanded label update makes Biktarvy the only second-generation integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)-based single-tablet regimen (STR) with in-label clinical trial data and FDA approval in virologically suppressed adults who…

Doctor checking at x-ray of lungs.Image Credits: UnsplashTuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, with 7.5 million new cases reported in 2022, resulting in approximately 1.3 million deaths. Among…

Utilization of some next-generation antibiotics, including meropenem–vaborbactam, eravacycline, imipenem–cilastatin–relebactam, and cefiderocol was considered lowed in terms of prescribing practices.Clinicians in US hospitals treated more than 40% of patients battling highly…

US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over ground beef, FDA approves antibiotics for female adults with uncomplicated UTI, The NYC Department of…