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A new paper offers a compelling theory as to why it takes so long for antibiotics to defeat tuberculosis.

A 10th human case of EEE in Massachusetts has also become the state’s second fatality, the state Department of Public Health has announced.

A National Influenza Vaccine Task Force has been established, which will develop a 5-year plan to promote new vaccine manufacturing technology and to accelerate the development of a universal flu vaccine.

Jump-starting HIV treatment in hospital emergency department settings could be a key to curbing the spread of the virus.

“We want the readers to know that there is room for improvement in current hand hygiene regimen,” the study authors said.

Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of September 15, 2019.

We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.

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

Antibiotic treatment for more than 20 months may cause lasting changes in the gut microbiota of preterm infants, a new study suggests.

The outbreak was declared after a 3-year-old girl tested positive for vaccine-derived polio virus type 2.

The approval allows treatment-experienced adults living with HIV who are virally suppressed to switch to doravirine or doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

Along with other heart ailments, new research finds that people living with HIV have a greater risk of atrial fibrillation.

Through June 2019, there were 725 confirmed cases of C auris in the New York City, New Jersey and Chicago regions, with 30 additional probable cases documented.

The SLATE study evaluated whether a clinical algorithm can help clinicians determine eligibility for same-day treatment among people living with HIV and initiate ART when appropriate.

In this outbreak, 18% of Ebola cases have been tied to health care transmission. How can we prevent this from continuing?

The vaccination schedule in Kenya will consist of 4 doses of the RTS,S vaccine: 3 doses given between 6 and 9 months of age and the fourth dose given at 24 months.

Can UV disinfecting lights tackle health care-associated infections?

Touring production called “Eureka Day” depicts parents of schoolchildren arguing both sides—but definitely has a point of view.

People are living long lives with HIV care, but it is important to acknowledge aging-related challenges of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

According to the CDC, there were no new cases of measles reported during the week of September 6-12, 2019.

A nationwide cohort study in Denmark examined hypertensive populations and the protective effects awarded by the influenza vaccination.

A recent study found evidence of herd immunity to HPV oral infection among unvaccinated men aged 18 to 59 years in the United States.

The target action date for the V920 investigational Ebola vaccine is set for March 14, 2020.

Infection with pertussis or influenza can be serious, and in some cases deadly, in newborn babies, therefore it is critical for pregnant women to receive the Tdap and influenza vaccines.

A NIAID-sponsored study found that most participants who received a 5-day course of broad-spectrum antibiotics prior to a season flu shot had reduced levels of gut bacteria.

Between July and August 2016, a decrease of 10.4 days of therapy per 1000 patient days (7.6%; P = .002) was observed.

A new study delves into the debate of N95 respirators versus surgical masks for seasonal influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of September 8, 2019.

We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.

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