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This week, phage and antibiotic treatment for resistant Pseudomonas infections, concerns over SEP-1’s impact on sepsis management, and ongoing measles outbreak signaling declining vaccination rates.

A spokesperson from the UK Health Security Agency highlighted key updates in the 2024 UK-AWaRe classification, aligning them with national AMR goals.

New study by Gabriel Nussbaum, MD, PhD, et al, reveals how P gingivalis escapes immune detection, contributing to gum disease and increasing risks for systemic infections such as respiratory disease.

The most recent CDC report accounts for 33 million flu illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths this flu season, with Influenza A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) as the primary strains.

The CDC tracks rising human infections linked to poultry and dairy exposure, while the USDA steps up with a comprehensive strategy to combat HPAI and stabilize egg prices.

A multistate Listeria outbreak has resulted in 38 cases, 37 hospitalizations, and 12 deaths, prompting a recall and ongoing investigation by the FDA and CDC.

Ken Duncan, PhD, discussed the launch of a $50 million initiative focused on developing new drugs for critical pathogens contributing to antimicrobial resistance.

James Ford, MD, MAS, discusses the evidence supporting SEP-1’s impact on sepsis mortality and suggests alternative approaches focused on outcome-based measures in sepsis management.

Jeffrey Freiberg, MD, PhD review of the SABATO trial on oral antibiotics for S aureus bacteremia and a comparison of mupirocin and iodine treatments for MRSA decolonization.

Jaime Garcia-Iglesias, PhD discusses community involvement, holistic benefits, and strategies for equitable rollout of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis.

Jeffery Freiberg, MD, PhD review on key trials and challenges from 2024 in the fight against antibiotic resistance in complicated and uncomplictaed UTIs, including cefepime-taniborbactam and gepotidacin.

This week, the FDA set a target date for lenacapavir’s approval, as rising cases of dengue, measles, and other emerging threats continue to spread, alongside a dairy worker transmitting avian flu to his cats.

The fixed-dose combination will be used outside the EU to treat soil-transmitted helminths and lymphatic filariasis.

Jeff Freiberg, MD, PhD, on the rising emerging infection concerns of dengue, mpox, measles, and H5N1 influenza in clinical practice.

Andrew Engeli explains Ginkgo's role in the €24 million EU-Funded RANGER project for emerging infectious disease surveillance and response.

Sean Ong discusses how persistent fever beyond 72 hours emerges as a stronger predictor of mortality in MRSA bacteremia compared to CRP and WBC counts.

Oliver A Cornely shares guidance on tackling Candida infections in an evolving landscape, including rising resistance and taxonomic changes.

Elke Wollants explains how wastewater surveillance in Belgium provided an early warning for measles outbreaks, offering insights into broader virus circulation.

Confirmed measles cases in Texas have risen from 24 to 58 in just six days, with 13 hospitalizations reported.

Emily Ricotta, PhD, MSc outlines the importance of involving affected populations and refining data collection methods to improve early decision-making during epidemics

Koos Korsten, MD, PhD, MSc discusses how clinical context, including prevalence and outbreak situations, influences the choice between PCR and culture-based diagnostics for Candidozyma auris.

Emily Ricotta, PhD, MSc, discusses how observational studies shape early decisions and address challenges in infectious disease outbreaks

In the Phase 3 trial, GSK's vaccine met all 11 primary endpoints, providing expanded options for preventing invasive meningococcal disease in individuals aged 10-25 years.

Su H Wang, MD, FACP, MPH discusses combating vaccine misinformation, preventing outbreaks, and highlighting global health interconnectedness

Su H Wang, MD, FACP, MPH, cautions that the US withdrawal from the WHO and cuts to critical health programs may reverse progress in global health, with vulnerable populations being particularly at risk.

Kei Sato, PhD, provides insights into the factors driving the spread and immune resistance of the LP.8.1 SARS-CoV-2 variant across different countries.

Carlien Pohl-Albertyn's, PhD research highlights the role of the South African brown locust in the transmission and survival of the emerging pathogen Candida auris.

Hannah Pye, PhD and Evelien Adriaenssens, PhD explore the potential of phages in combating antimicrobial resistance and advancing health across human, animal, and environmental domains.

Professor Gordon Ramage, BSc, PhD, discusses the increasing impact of fungal biofilms, new treatment options, and the need for enhanced detection methods.

Heather Platt, MD, discusses Merck’s latest achievement with Capvaxive and its potential to significantly reduce invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia in high-risk adult populations across Europe.