Respiratory Infections

CDC researchers say that some influenza respiratory infections may be originating in the eye, and thus, more research is needed pertaining to ocular transmission.

New CDC recommendations include the use of 3HP in children and individuals with LTBI who have HIV infection, including AIDS.

Doctors are prescribing antibiotics too often for viral acute respiratory infections.

Experts continue to recommend that people get the seasonal flu vaccine as the scientific community works toward a universal vaccine offering lifelong protection against multiple strains.

The FDA has accepted an NDA and granted Priority Review for Genentech’s baloxavir marboxil for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza in individuals aged 12 and older.

Researchers find that testing pregnant mothers for the respiratory syncytial virus is rare and can often result in a misdiagnosis of pneumonia.

A UNC study suggests receiving the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy could close the gap of vulnerability to pertussis between birth and the first DTaP vaccination.

The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) annual meeting, held June 7-11, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia, featured results of numerous studies on and advancements being made in infectious diseases. Here are 5 key takeaways from the meeting.

Researchers from the Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital find that half of influenza cases in patients admitted to the ICU received a false-negative rapid influenza antigen test.

Anne Schuchat, MD, provides some history and insights on CDC’s role in safeguarding public health when the microbial world collides with the human world.

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

The overall rate of health care personnel receiving flu shots has gone up in recent years, but a new study finds that much of the increase is due to policies held at non-VA hospitals.

The FDA has approved Lannet Company’s Abbreviated New Drug Application for levofloxacin oral solution USP, 25 mg/mL.

Although the incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease is increasing, and current treatment options are limited, certain NTM patients may find a potential treatment option in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

The results of 2 studies indicate that patients who are overweight or obese have better mortality outcomes than patients who are at a normal weight when it comes to fighting off infectious diseases.

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

With optimal distribution, even low-efficacy flu vaccines can make a difference, although their benefits vary somewhat depending on which age group has a high uptake rate.

New research suggests that too many patients with acute infections are dying in one South African city affected by high rates of HIV and TB.

The virus associated with the Middle East may or may not pose a threat to the United States, but researchers here are still working hard to find treatments and preventative vaccines.

Nabriva Therapeutics plans to file a New Drug Application with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Procalcitonin levels can help differentiate bacterial and viral infections but did not influence antibiotic prescribing in hospital emergency departments.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top five infectious disease articles from this past week.

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call for better surveillance of enteroviruses and parechoviruses following outbreaks of respiratory illness and hand, foot, and mouth disease.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top 5 articles from this past week.

A new report by Global Health Technologies Coalition assesses the economic impact of cuts to global health R&D on the economies of US states.

A phase 2 trial of an experimental universal flu vaccine is moving forward with sponsorship from The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

A recent study finds that ibrutinib may be associated with serious infections in patients with lymphoid cancer.

Specialists discuss causes and frontline prevention strategies in the infectious disease space.

Novavax announces that enrollment in phase 3 Prepare trial has reached approximately 4,600 participants, of whom, at least 3,000 have received the RSV F vaccine.

Tuberculosis treatment is long and rigorous, but a new study by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine suggests that a smartphone application may help patients adhere to their daily medication regimens.