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Paratek Pharmaceuticals has announced results from a Phase 3 study of omadacycline (Nuzyra), demonstrating its non-inferiority to moxifloxacin in treating moderate to severe community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

This upcoming Sunday, July 28, is this year’s World Hepatitis Day and it is an opportunity to raise awareness, deliver education to the masses, and continue to support the research and treatments to reduce the incidence rates of the infection.

Participants using nasal sprays experienced significantly shorter illness durations and reduced antibiotic usage compared to those receiving usual care.

A study finds clinically-relevant sub-phenotypes can be reproducibly, and could lead to patient stratification and treatment.

Evaluating nirmatrelvir–ritonavir over 5-10 days for post-exposure prophylaxis revealed no reduction in symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections compared to placebo among asymptomatic adults.

CDC reports 2 deaths so far, and several more people sickened across multiple states.

This week, the resurgence of leptospirosis in Wyoming, insights on COVID-19 reinfection severity, avian influenza cases in the US, challenges in medical communication amid scientific advancements, recent FDA recalls, and more from Contagion.

Participants of the phase 3 trial for the Pfizer and Valneva vaccine candidate, VLA15, received their immunizations and everyone will be observed through next year’s Lyme disease season.

A large study from the Veterans Affairs shows an association between being unvaccinated and a greater incidence rate of Long COVID.

The second episode in our series looks to address clinical management in a time when antimicrobial resistance appears to be growing.

The disconnect between evolving science and medical communication has left people confused about how to interpret public health information, and provided an opportunity for vaccine deniers and politicians to give disinformation on COVID-19.

A recent report from the CDC highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened antimicrobial resistance, resulting in a 20% increase in hospital-onset infections caused by key resistant pathogens.

A Salmonella outbreak associated with Raw Farm in Fresno, California, has sickened at least 165 people, marking the largest US outbreak linked to raw milk in the past decade.

The OraQuick HCV self-test aims to improve testing access and help individuals detect the disease affecting an estimated 58 million people worldwide.

Epidemiologist Courtney Tillman, MPH, emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and awareness of occupational risks to prevent human infections.

Emily Hadley highlights study findings showing a higher incidence of Long COVID following initial infections compared to reinfections, particularly during the Omicron period among 3 million patients.

The individuals who worked in an egg layer facility in Colorado were confirmed to have H5N1 and they have reported mild symptoms without hospitalizations.

The company acquired rights from CureVac to develop vaccines for influenza and COVID-19 using the mRNA platform.

An outside physician who was working at 3 hospitals in the Portland, Oregon area did not follow infection prevention protocols, leaving patients potentially exposed to bloodborne infections.

The FDA has overseen multiple product recalls this July thus far, including mystery infections linked to 58 illnesses, listeria, salmonella, plastic contamination, and more prompting the recall of various products.

Clinicians developed an algorithm and screening questionnaire for outpatient penicillin allergy evaluation, designed to stratify patients into high- and low-risk penicillin allergy groups. Here is the sample questionnaire to consider for use in clinics.

Paul Radspinner, MBA, president and CEO of FluGen, addresses the safety profile, noting the low adverse event rates highlighting the safety and tolerability of the H3N2 M2SR influenza vaccine.

Emergency department admissions were linked to not receiving hepatitis C care among hospitalized patients who inject drugs or are living with hepatitis C.

This week, the cucumber salmonella outbreak has tripled within a month, we debuted our Dr. Rodney E. Rohde podcast, launched the first episode of our complicated UTI Roundtable, and more this week from Contagion.

Adults 65 and older account for 70–85% of annual influenza-related deaths in the USA, underscoring the need for improved vaccine options, as current injectable vaccines show modest efficacy in many seasons.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) both weigh in on the evolving summer COVID-19 season, and strategies for prevention.

Monitoring viral genetic changes in patients during ribavirin therapy could help identify those at risk for Hepatitis E Virus treatment failure.

Here is our inaugural podcast with our host, Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FACSc, who interviews guests on connecting lab professionals to clinicians and the intricacies of assays, the next generation of diagnostics, and the nuances of interpreting test results.