Venezuelan Crab Meat Tied to Vibrio Parahaemolyticus Outbreak in Multiple States
Initial investigations indicated crab meat is responsible for vibrosis infections that have sickened 12 individuals.
Vibriosis Cases Prompt Calls for Summer Water Activity Safety
Following cases of vibriosis in New Jersey, Alabama, and Florida, health officials are telling individuals with open wounds to stay out of coastal or brackish waters.
Biodefense World Summit Coverage—Biodetection Technologies
We're discussing presentations ranging from radiation biodosimetry to rapid viral testing
Recalls You Should Be Aware Of—Week of July 8, 2018
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—July 8, 2018
In case you missed them, we’ve compiled the top 5 infectious disease articles from this past week.
First Treatment for Smallpox Gains FDA Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved SIGA Technologies Inc's tecovirimat (TPOXX) for the treatment of smallpox.
Influx of Cyclospora Cases Could Be Linked with McDonald's Salads
Over 100 individuals have been infected with Cyclospora across 2 states potentially stemming from salads sold at McDonalds restaurants.
NDM Bacteria Transmission Observed Between Dogs and Humans for First Time
Transmission of New Delhi-metallo- ß-lactamase producing multidrug-resistant ST167 E. coli observed between 2 Finnish dogs and 1 human in 2015.
Improving Mass Casualty Management: the Role of Radiation Biodosimetry
How would you test patients for radiational exposure in a crisis?
Sexual Behavior and Substance Use Can Affect Gut Microbiome
New research confirms that substance use and certain sexual practices among men who have sex with men may alter gut flora in ways that can have health consequences.
Pertussis Vaccine Administered After 1995 Induces Weaker Recall Immune Response
A new study observed that the type of pertussis vaccine used to prime the immune system in childhood has a lasting effect on an individual’s future immune response.
Chagas Surveillance Rare Among US States, CDC Report Finds
A new CDC report finds most states don’t track Chagas disease, but the agency says states should consider doing so if they have a large population of immigrants from countries where the disease is endemic.
HIV Vaccine Candidate Produces Robust Immune Response in Healthy Adults
An experimental HIV-1 vaccine regimen reportedly produced immune responses against HIV in humans and rhesus monkeys.
New Study Examines Public Fears During Disease Outbreaks
Researchers studying how pregnant women in the United States responded to the Zika virus outbreak of 2015-2016 emphasize the need to manage stress and fear during disease outbreaks.
Can Polio Be Used as a Cure for Glioblastoma?—Public Health Watch
The virus is only the latest to be used in experiments on a viral approach to cancer treatment.
FDA Calls for Labeling Changes for Fluoroquinolones Due to Risk of Mental Health & Low Blood Sugar AEs
The FDA calls for safety labeling changes for fluoroquinolones to warn of the risks of mental health side effects and serious blood sugar disturbances.
HPV Testing More Effective Than Pap Test at Detecting Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Study results suggest that HPV testing is able to detect cervical intraepithelial neoplasia earlier and more accurately than cytology.
Multi-Country Outbreak of Listeria Monocytogenes Tied to Frozen Vegetables
Since 2015, there have been 47 reported cases of listeriosis across 5 countries in the European Union.
Abandoned Genital Herpes Vaccine GEN-003 Found to Reduce Lesions, Decrease Viral Shedding at Varying Doses
Varying dose levels of the GEN-003 vaccine were found to be associated with decreased viral shedding and lesion reduction at up to 1 year post-treatment.
Oritavancin Useful for Managing Serious Infections in Cancer Patients
Oritavancin is a useful antimicrobial option to help clinicians manage MRSA infections and other serious GPC infections in patients with cancer, including in those at the end-of-life.
E coli Outbreak Linked with Romaine Lettuce Teaches Important Lesson in Food Safety
Although questions remain pertaining to the E. coli outbreak linked with romaine lettuce, scientific advances led to several breakthroughs that would not have been possible just a few years ago.
Sepsis–Cancer Link Further Supported by National Cancer Institute Study
The results indicate a significant link between sepsis and 15 cancers in elderly patients.
Leptospirosis Outbreak Declared in Metro Manila, Philippines
After 105 new cases of leptospirosis were reported in the Metro Manila area of the Philippines between June 10 and July 3, an outbreak was declared.
Tuberculosis, HAZMAT Suits, and Tons of Confusion
Johns Hopkins Hospital evacuates over tuberculosis concerns.
FDA Recalls You Should Know About—Week of July 1, 2018
We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls from this past week:
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—July 1, 2018
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by reading the top 5 articles of the week.
H7 Influenza Viruses Linked With Eye 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.
Smallpox Treatment Moves Closer to FDA Approval
Development of the drug has been deemed necessary because of the potential for the use of the virus in a bioterrorism attack and waning herd immunity against the virus among the general population.
Patterns of PrEP Adherence in Men Who Have Sex with Men
Text messaging is an easy way to improve medication adherence rates, but success depends on a number of factors including youth and race.
Hepatitis A Outbreaks Continue to Grow in Multiple States
Hepatitis A outbreaks that have been crippling states across the nation since March of 2017 continue to wreak havoc in several cities.
