Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—June 16, 2019
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
The Great Debate: Combination or Monotherapy for Prolonged MRSA Bacteremia?
De-escalation to monotherapy upon bacteremia resolution did not result in unfavorable outcome differences compared with those who continued combination therapy.
Bacteria With Tandem GES Enzymes an Emerging Threat in Drug Resistance
Bacteria carrying tandem Guiana extended-spectrum β-lactamase enzymes may be an emerging threat in the United States, a new study suggests.
FDA Issues Labeling Revisions for HIV-1 Treatment Biktarvy
The FDA has expanded the patient population and issued updated drug interactions, warnings, and precautions for Biktarvy.
Macaque Study Yields Fresh Hope for Next Generation PrEP Choices
A recent animal trial reveals that MK-8591 offers protection against SHIV at lower and more infrequent doses than current PrEP options, renewing hope for more choices in the future.
Effectiveness of Pertussis Vaccine May Wane Over Time, Study Shows
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s study shows that the pertussis vaccine weakens as time passes after a patient's most recent vaccination.
Improving Biodefense Through Homeland Security
From biosensors to travel screening efforts, here's how DHS is beefing up biodefense.
Cluster of V Vulnificus Pops Up in Previously Non-Endemic Area
Vibrio vulnificus is a serious gram-negative pathogen that can lead to wound and intestinal infections and has high rates of mortality.
FDA Accepts Supplemental NDA for Delafloxacin for Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
The sNDA application is based on positive results from a Phase III, randomized, double-blind, study that compared the efficacy and safety of BAXDELA to moxifloxacin for the treatment of CABP.
Uganda Authorizes Use of 3 Experimental Ebola Therapeutics
The neighboring nation to the DRC has also launched ring vaccination following the confirmation of 3 travel-associated Ebola cases.
Study Identifies Risk Factors of Long-Term Mortality in Sepsis Survivors
A new study finds that age, sex, and site of infection can increase the risk of long-term mortality in the first 5 years following sepsis survival.
Healing the Sick Among LA's Homeless: Expert Perspectives
We asked those working on the frontlines to share their thoughts on the scope of the problem and possible solutions.
Pembrolizumab Safe for Patients With HIV and Advanced Cancer, Phase 1 Study Demonstrates
A phase 1 study demonstrated that pembrolizumab is appropriate for FDA-approved indications and clinical trials among people living with HIV and advanced cancer.
Important Biodefense Tools for the Next Pandemic
It's time to use data technology to help tackle epidemics and pandemic preparedness.
ECHO Study: No Association Between HIV Infection and Contraceptive Methods
According to the study, the 3 contraceptive methods that were studied had high levels of safety and effectiveness in preventing pregnancy and well received by study participants.
Tackling Dirty Sinks
How can we possibly clean our hands with highly contaminated sinks?
Investigators Use Experimental Flu Drug to Cure Tick-Borne Virus in Mice
A team of investigators at Washington University School of Medicine used favipiravir to cure Bourbon virus in a mouse model.
'If Not Us, Who?': Dr. Drew Urges Clinicians to Speak Up on West Coast Infectious Disease Crisis
Spurred by an increasing population of homeless individuals and a waning vaccination rate, Los Angeles is teetering on the brink of an infectious disease emergency.
PrEP-Related Bone Density Loss Most Concerning Among Young MSM, Study Says
A recent study found some improvement in bone density after PrEP discontinuation along with some lingering concerns, particularly among the youngest participants.
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
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.
