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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of October 18-October 24

Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections in Southern California Linked to Contaminated Meat

High Continued Adherence of Lenacapavir in Individuals Who Use Substances and Alcohol

Risk Stratification, Testing, and Treatment in Recurrent Clostridioides difficile

Moderna Discontinues Development of Vaccine for Congenital CMV After Not Meeting Primary Efficacy Endpoint

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Dumkow discusses her goals for her tenure as well as professional societies' roles in public health advocacy and AI.

At IDWeek, the company reported promising phase 1/2 trial results for its shingles vaccine candidate Z-1018, demonstrating strong immune responses and favorable tolerability.

Cornelius Clancy, MD, discusses insights from the real-world clinical analysis of the US cohort of the PROVE study.

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, emphasized that rebuilding public trust requires continuous engagement and a collective rethinking of medical communication.

Oral Carbapenem Tebipenem HBr Demonstrates Non-Inferiority to IV Therapy in Phase III PIVOT-PO Trial
Phase 3 results for tebipenem HBr suggest an oral carbapenem could provide an effective alternative to IV therapy for multidrug-resistant UTIs.

A systematic review presented at IDWeek 2025 found that pneumococcal serotypes unique to Merck’s 21-valent conjugate vaccine, Capvaxive, are more prevalent among US adults and show higher rates of antibiotic resistance compared to those unique to PCV20.

At IDWeek 2025, Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, discussed how clinicians can strengthen vaccine communication by engaging openly and partnering with trusted community messengers.

Researchers say affordable lenacapavir could transform global HIV prevention efforts amid rising infection rates.

Invivyd’s Chief Scientific Officer Robert Allen, PhD, provides insights on the company's investigational monoclonal antibody, VYD2311, as well as its REVOLUTION clinical program.

George Sakoulas, MD, discusses how updated guidelines recommend shorter antibiotic courses (5 to 7 days) for patients with pneumonia, emphasizing that early aggressive treatment within the first 72 hours is crucial for reducing hospital stays and improving patient outcomes.

Findings from the ongoing ROAR registry show that fecal microbiota, live-jslm (RBL), maintains strong efficacy and safety in preventing recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI) in routine US clinical practice.

Nicholas P. Marshall, MD, FAAP, discussed how generative AI can help streamline infectious disease workflows and enhance evidence-based care at IDWeek 2025 in Atlanta.

IDWeek Chair, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Yohei Doi, MD, provides some insights on the happenings at this year’s event.

Combined or individual use of maternal RSVpreF and infant nirsevimab achieved high antibody levels without safety concerns, supporting current RSV prevention strategies.

A nationwide analysis found that more than 1,500 additional HIV specialists are needed—particularly in the south—to meet national HIV care targets, underscoring major geographic and socioeconomic disparities in provider access.

































































































































































































































































































































