Sophia Abene is the Assistant Editor for Contagion. You can email her at abenes@mjhlifesciences.com.
Why Fecal Transplants Sometimes Fail: Function, Not Just Colonization, May Hold the Key
July 2nd 2025Clemson University researchers Anna Seekatz, PhD, and PhD candidate Sophie Millard uncover how functional mismatches between donor microbes and recipient gut environments could limit the success of microbiome-based therapies.
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of June 21-28
June 28th 2025This week, the ACIP recommends clesrovimab for RSV protection in infants under 8 months without maternal immunity, ASM Microbe talk urges for creative funding solutions amid federal freezes to sustain research and careers, and more.
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Bloodstream Infections in Ethiopia Reveal High Rates of Multidrug Resistance and Fungal Involvement
June 20th 2025At ASM Microbe 2025, a cross-sectional study highlighted Burkholderia cepacia dominance, widespread antibiotic resistance, and key risk factors, including invasive device use and patient demographics.
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CDC Reverses Layoffs, Restores Critical Hepatitis and STI Labs Amid Public Health Concerns
Published: June 17th 2025 | Updated: June 17th 2025After initially closing its viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted disease laboratories, the CDC rescinds staff terminations, preserving vital disease surveillance and outbreak response capabilities.
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