A Decade After the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Where Are We Now?
Health officials point to substantial progress in flu surveillance, treatment, and prevention; however, the global population remains vulnerable to new emerging viruses.
An Exposure Silver Lining Playbook
Develop an exposure plan before a communicable disease event and save yourself time and money.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of June 9, 2019
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of June 9, 2019.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of June 9, 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.
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—June 9, 2019
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
Building A Better Dynamic Between Infection Prevention and Sterile Processing
Research from APIC provides insight into how to strengthen this critical component to patient safety.
Maintaining Patient Safety During a Water Intrusion in the OR
Health workers had to act quickly when 30,000 gallons of water spilled into the operating room of a level 1 trauma center in Texas.
New Analysis Identifies 30 New Species of Leptospira
The Leptospira genus is much more diverse than previously thought, according to a new analysis.
Almost Half of Adolescents Dont Fill Prescriptions for STIs Diagnosed in ED
Failure to fill prescriptions is a common issue among adolescents diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections in emergency departments, according to a new research letter.
FDA Issues Safety Alert on FMT Following Transmission of MDR Organisms
This warning comes after the FDA was made aware of bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms have occurred following transmission during FMT.
Containing an A baumannii Infection Outbreak Across Multiple Facilities
Research documents inadequate sanitation at a skilled nursing facility and a long-term acute care facility where an individual with A baumannii infection was treated.
Study Finds Lower Than Expected Bone Density Loss in Regular PrEP Users
Although a new study finds that bone toxicities were lower than expected in PrEP users, investigators say that those at higher risk of bone fracture may want to seek PrEP alternatives once available.
2 Cases of Powassan Virus Confirmed in New Jersey, but Link to 1 Death Unclear
The cases are concerning, especially after 1 death was reported in 1 of the infected individuals, although it’s not clear whether the rare tick-borne Powassan virus was directly responsible.
Social Media Use Could Increase Public Awareness of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Investigators from the Washington State Department of Health set out to identify ways to leverage technology to increase public awareness of the importance of antimicrobial stewardship.
USPSTF Gives PrEP a Grade A Recommendation for HIV Prevention
The HIV Medicine Association reports that the recommendation, once implemented in 2021, will require insurers to cover PrEP with no cost-sharing to patients.
Infection Control in Pre-Hospital Settings Falls on EMS Personnel
EMS practiced hand hygiene before patient contact in just 7% of assessments but wore gloves in 100% of observed interactions
Fetching Findings for the Use of Dogs in Malaria Detection: Public Health Watch
Lancet Infectious Diseases study shows that dogs meet WHO threshold for distinguishing infected from non-infected based on smell.
CRISPR Breakthrough Could Help Scientists More Quickly Combat Pathogens
A series of new innovations in the use of CRISPR to edit the genome of a filamentous rice fungus could have significant implications for human health.
More Than 80% of Infection Prophylaxis Antibiotics Prescribed by Dentists Are Unnecessary
Dentists write 1 in 10 antibiotic prescriptions in the United States and a new study has found that more than 80% of the antibiotics prescribed for infection prophylaxis are unnecessary.
Ebola Cases Confirmed in Uganda
This case is the first confirmed case of Ebola that Uganda has detected during the ongoing outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
DRC Ebola Outbreak Tops 2000 Cases
As the DRC records 2000 cases of Ebola, Contagion® spoke with Krutika Kuppalli, MD, about how this outbreak is unique and whether there is an end in sight.
Adult MSM PrEP Use May Help Lower HIV Prevalence in Adolescents
A new study combines models on PrEP use in both adult MSM as well as adolescent sexual minority males.
WHO: Meeting Global Goals for HIV, Hepatitis, STIs Requires Accelerated Effort
Meeting goals to eliminate HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections by 2030 will require accelerated efforts, according to a progress report from the WHO.
4 Sepsis Phenotypes Identified by Study Raise Hope for Targeted Treatment
Investigators at the University of Pittsburgh identified 4 sepsis phenotypes that could help pave the way to targeted treatment options for the disease.
Sourcing the 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic With a Walk Down Viral Memory Lane
What happens when you get a virologist and a military historian together? New insight into an old pandemic.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of June 2, 2019
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of June 2, 2019.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of June 2, 2019
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—June 2, 2019
Number of Reported Polio Cases in First Months of 2019 Up From 2018
Following a rise in the number of wild poliovirus cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan from 2017 to 2018, a new report details the challenges in interrupting polio transmission.
Not All Clinicians Adhere to Pediatric Pneumonia Guidelines, Study Finds
Antibiotics and chest x-rays are routinely used to diagnose and treat pediatric CAP, despite guidelines advising the contrary.
