US Measles Cases Taper Off After Record-Breaking Year
During the week ending July 3, 2019, 14 new cases of measles were confirmed, a sharp decline from the week ending on March 23, 2019, in which 87 new cases were confirmed.
Popular Dog Treat Linked to MDR Salmonella Outbreak
Forty-five cases have been documented in a multidrug-resistant Salmonella outbreak with a suspected link to contact with pig ear dog treats.
Arizona's Roadmap to Containing a Hepatitis A Outbreak
Facing an outbreak of HAV, Arizona works to collaborate across public health departments and health care facilities.
Skin Microbiome Changes After Ocean Swimming, Raising Risk of Infection
As little as 10 minutes of ocean swimming can replace the skin microbiome, and bacteria can persist on skin for 24 hours after swimming.
ACIP Updates Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommendations
The recommendations are currently under review by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of June 30, 2019
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of June 30, 2019.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of June 30, 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 30, 2019
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
3 Drug Combinations Appear Effective Against C auris
Cases of C auris have been reported in 12 states. Investigators believe they’ve found a new way to attack the fungus using combinations of antifungal and antibacterial medications.
C auris: A Rare but Growing Menace in Health Care Settings
C auris is a deadly fungus targeting the elderly and immunocompromised in health care facilities. New research highlights skin shedding as a likely method of transmission.
Rate of Cryptosporidiosis Outbreaks Linked to Pools and Water Parks Growing
Outbreaks of the water-borne pathogen increased an average of 13% each year between 2009 and 2017.
TV Series Explores the Threat of a Next Global Influenza Pandemic
A recent 3-part series details the inevitability of another global influenza pandemic and how better surveillance and new vaccines may protect us in time for the next pandemic.
Investigators Successfully Eliminate HIV in Mouse Model
The investigators used a combined approach of LASER ART and CRISPR-Cas9 to successfully eliminate replication-competent HIV-1 DNA from the genome of living mice.
Death in the Dominican: Public Health Watch
The popular tourist destination makes headlines for all the wrong reasons thanks to mysterious incidents involving 13 Americans.
Determining Ebola PPE: A Guide to Avoid Occupational Exposures
A new matrix will help prepare multiple industries to combat potential Ebola occupational exposures
Kitchen Sponges Carry Bacteria and the Microbes to Fight Them
Bacteriophages found in kitchen sponges may hold promise for the treatment of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections.
Potential New Diagnostic Tools for River Blindness Offer Hope
Traditional testing for river blindness, a neglected tropical disease that World Health Organization aims to eradicate, is not as sensitive as it could be.
Salmonella Resistant to Colistin Identified in US
Investigators identified a patient in the US infected with Salmonella resistant to colistin, the drug of last resort, raising concerns about the spread of multidrug-resistant microbes.
Small Interactions and Big Consequences: Transmission of ESBLs
A new study looks at ESBL transmission and close proximity interactions.
Sounding Off: Dr. Drew on How LA's Homeless Problem Is a Public Health Emergency
Read Contagion®’s full Q&A with Dr. Drew Pinsky on the explosion of infectious diseases on the Pacific Coast tied to the humanitarian crisis there.
1 Child Dead in Cluster of E coli Cases Linked to San Diego County Fair
Four children have been diagnosed with Shiga-toxin producing E coli following a visit to the San Diego County Fair during the month of June.
Dozens Sickened With Salmonella After Eating Papayas
CDC is warning consumers in several states to dispose of whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico following the detection of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda.
Pan-resistant, Currently Untreatable Gram-Negative Infections Come Closer to Home
The global emergence of antimicrobial resistance among gram-negative species is a major public health concern.
Investigators Discover Antibody Capable of Inhibiting Multiple Strains of Norovirus
A single antibody, A1431, showed broad blockade toward tested GII.4 strains and was able to neutralize the pandemic GII.P16-GII.4 Sydney strain of norovirus.
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of June 23, 2019
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration news from the week of June 23, 2019.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of June 23, 2019
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—June 23, 2019
Outbreak Tied to Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection Leads to 12 Deaths in England
There have been 32 confirmed cases of the rare bacterial infection in southeastern England’s Mid Essex, mostly among elderly individuals receiving chronic wound care.
Reports of Expired Flu Vaccine Administration Comes as 2018-19 Doses Set to Expire
As injectable influenza vaccine doses from the 2018-19 season are set to expire on June 30, 2019, CDC investigators detail 192 cases of expired vaccine administration over the last year.
June 360: Trending Infectious Disease News of the Month
As June draws to a close, the Contagion® editorial staff is recapping the trends and top infectious disease news of the month.
