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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of E coli O157:H7 infections linked to organic walnuts.

Insights from Dr. Md Zahidul Alam on treatments and prevention strategies for C difficile infection (CDI), supported by the CDC's recent study on CDI management in healthcare settings.

A study presented at ESCMID examines the efficacy and safety of the vaccine in older populations.

FDA-approves mpox vaccine, FDA grants EUA for at-home multiplex papid test, FDA grants PDUFA for GSK 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine, and more this month from the FDA.

A study presented at ESCMID aims to understand ribotype 955 as a new challenge in C difficile management.

C-SMART trial results presented at ESCMID show a reduction of COVID-19 incidence in cancer patients.

Insights into host-directed therapies (HDT) for tuberculosis (TB) gaining traction among experts aiming to combat the disease's various forms, including drug-resistant strains.

Insights from Pranay Sinna MD on a multicenter prospective cohort study on household contacts.

In a collaboration between the University of Oxford, the Ministry of Health in Rwanda, and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, groundbreaking data on the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, marks a significant shift in the malaria paradigm.

Photini Sinnis MD, professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Deputy Director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, offers her expert insights into this zoonotic disease.

Study from the Journal of Hepatology aims to characterize immune responses associated with rapid natural clearance of HCV reinfection.

FDA recalls, allergy alerts, e coli & salmonella outbreaks, and more.

Already FDA-approved in the US, TG-1000 confirms safety and prepares for global expansion.

Evaluating inpatient mortality for patients without supplemental oxygen at admission across different variants of concern periods with insights from Dr. Andre Kalil.

Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, epidemiologist, health services researcher, and associate professor at Thomas Jefferson University, shares insights on COVID-19's influence in acute care hospitals at this year’s Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) conference.

Study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explores future directions for pediatric COVID-19 vaccination amid emerging variants.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports a record amount of Leptospirosis cases, the zoonotic disease, from rat urine.

Study highlighting the first documented case of C auris moving from adult to pediatric unit in Maryland, COVID-19 physical health problems lingering 1 year after their hospital stay, 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine given FDA PDUFA, and more this week from Contagion.

Trader Joe’s pulls contaminated organic basil after multi-state illnesses were reported.

A study presented at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) conference assesses the link between antibiotic use and C difficile infection in Tennessee.

Men5CV is expected to target 5 strains of the meningococcus bacteria, reducing meningitis cases across the region.

The results were presented at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) conference, highlighting this first documented case of C auris moving from an adult to a pediatric unit within the state.

A study, presented at the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) conference, assesses laxative administration before CDI testing in Veteran Affairs (VA) hospitals and explores the demographic and contextual factors with non-adherence to guidelines.

Comparative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection across pediatrics, adults, and older adults.

Current progress of WHO's strategies to enhance global health outcomes through improved diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis.

FDA notified of allergen threat by New Haven food manufacturer due to mislabeled products.

Officials announce an end of Listeria traced to Rizo-López dairy products involving queso fresco and cotija.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Detroit Health Department stress the importance of vaccination and surveillance.

B virus case involves a man who had contact with wild monkeys, FDA approves therapy for teens living with HIV, FDA grants EUA for Flu A/B and COVID at-home testing, and more this week from Contagion.

Danjuma Adda on WHO's efforts against Hepatitis B and his call for global vaccination and treatment efforts.