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Analysis of symptoms present six months or more after SARS-CoV-2 infection was used to develop a composite scoring framework for identifying postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) as a new condition.

The Omicron variant caused the most symptoms in pediatric patients. However, there were no differences in adverse outcomes by COVID-19 variant.

A clinician talks about reducing antibiotic treatment duration for urinary tract infections (UTI).

Investigators revisit an 80-year-old antimicrobial to reduce its toxicity while preserving its activity against drug resistant gram-negative bacteria.

A large study of patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) demonstrates common genetic links that point to a potential reason for people progressing to life-threatening forms of the respiratory virus.

The Mexican Ministry of Health sent the CDC a list of over 200 US patients who may have been exposed to the fungal infection.

There has been a low uptake of bivalent mRNA booster vaccines in older adults, despite a high efficacy of preventing severe and fatal COVID-19.

The innovative antibiotic Xacduro has received FDA approval for its efficacy against ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus. The intravenous therapy combines sulbactam and durlobactamto target multidrug-resistant and carbapenem-resistant strains.

This is the first oral antiviral to get through the regulatory process and is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.

Sulbactam-durlobactam (Xacduro) was developed to treat the troublesome Acinetobacter baumannii pathogen that can be associated with bacterial pneumonia.

Screening and treating immigrants for hepatitis C virus infection may be instrumental to eliminating the disease in Canada.

The antibiotic, marketed as Xacduro, is indicated for hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP) and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP) caused by susceptible strains of bacteria called Acinetobacter baumannii.

Five-year cumulative data from 2 phase 3 studies looked at 50 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets, B/F/TAF (Biktarvy).

Accelerating bivalent booster vaccine campaigns for children could reduce pediatric hospitalizations and school absenteeism.

Anticoagulant treatment for 3 to 6 months was sufficient for the majority of COVID-19 patients with venous thromboembolism, the study authors found.

Education is vital to this group and can help in working towards reducing viral hepatitis.

Today, we celebrate the crucial role of infectious disease pharmacists in combating infectious diseases and promoting patient safety.

Pfizer's RSVpreF vaccine candidate has shown promising efficacy in preventing severe lower respiratory illness caused by RSV in infants. With the potential approval of RSVpreF, pediatric care could undergo a significant positive change.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) believes National Health Service (NHS) can use bulevirtide as a treatment option.

New therapeutics have been FDA approved as well as real-world studies glean information about their efficacy.

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A vaccine developer discusses the benefits of this approach and the development behind them.

RSVpreF receives strong support from the FDA's VRBPAC, with positive votes for efficacy and safety. The vaccine shows promise in preventing severe respiratory illness in infants, and an FDA authorization decision is expected in August 2023.

Expanding peripartum prophylaxis could be more cost-effective, but would likely lead to significant over-treatment.

These new tests, conducted in a single tube within minutes, could enable at-home testing for various diseases. By incorporating CRISPR technology, the test achieves high reliability by distinguishing between false and true positives.

Under its final guidance, all prospective blood donors will answer a series of individual, risk-based questions to determine eligibility.

LMN-201, an oral biologic drug developed by Lumen Bioscience, has received Fast Track Designation from the FDA. The drug combines therapeutic proteins to neutralize the bacterium and toxin that cause C difficile infection.

AI tools have taken front and center stage in 2023. One area of interest is how the new technology can be applied in infectious disease surveillance. A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine explores this concept.

The recommendations look to increase usage of the antiviral and decrease the routine use of the recombinant IL-1 inhibitor for COVID-19 treatment.

New findings from clinical trials reveal that Rebyota, a rectally administered treatment, demonstrates improved outcomes in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI).