Authors


Rick Starlin, MD

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The Variety of Variants in COVID-19

The evolution of the major variants, including the delta mutation.


Jacob Snowdin, DO

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CRAB-By No More?

Understanding the potential and limitations of new Acinetobacter baumannii active therapies.


Kevin Michael Reiter, MD, PA

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Practice Pearls for Treatment of Respiratory Infections

Tina Tan, MD; Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP; Priya Nori, MD; Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD; and Kevin Michael Reiter, MD, PA, provide key takeaways from the discussion on the treatment of respiratory viral infections.


Paul O Gubbins, PharmD

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What is Driving the Global Expansion of Lyme Disease?

Climate-driven changes and other drivers of the expanding geographic range of Ixodes ticks and Lyme disease are explored.


Victoria Johnson

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HIV CRISPR Therapy Fast-Tracked by the FDA

The phase 1/2 trial evaluating EBT-101 dosed its first patient in September 2022.


Matthew Hepburn, MD

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Operation Warp Speed: Bringing Out the Best in America’s Ability to Innovate

Matthew Hepburn, MD, offers some insights on his time as vaccine development lead for Operation Warp Speed and the ability to develop a COVID-19 vaccine within a year.


Lauren Massaro

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The US Will Transition to Trivalent Vaccines for Next Year's Influenza Season

Since changes in vaccine composition can sometimes lead to confusion or misinformation, effective communication is crucial to promote vaccine uptake.


Tracy Zembles, PharmD

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Expanded Treatment Options for Multi-Drug Resistant Infections in Children

In the latest article from SIDP, here is a look at therapy options addressing this emerging clinical challenge.


Alexandra Hanretty, PharmD,

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UTIs: Why Did You Have to Go and Make Things so Complicated?

Although hospitalizations due to urinary tract infections have increased, there are some investigational antibiotics in clinical trials. Here is a review of some of these therapies in the pipeline.


Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD, MMSc

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From Pandemic to Endemic

A research agenda focusing on breakthrough infections, reinfections, severity, and sequelae is needed to inform clinical practice when COVID-19 emphasis shifts from eradication to living with the disease.


Celeste Krewson

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New insights into Chlamydia trachomatis LGV diversity may help curb STI spread

A recent study emphasizes the genetic diversity within the ompA-genotype L2b clade, enhancing our understanding of sexually transmitted infections and how they are transmitted.


Jay Varma, MD

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SIGA Technologies' Trial Results Benefits Mpox Treatment Despite Not Meeting Primary Endpoint

The impact of including patients with advanced disease and the role of comprehensive care in the PALM 007 clinical trial, which evaluated the antiviral tecovirimat for treating monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.


Naasha Talati, MD

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Community-Acquired Candida Glabrata Empyema: An Atypical Diagnosis Not to Miss

Although this patient had none of these common risk factors associated with Candida empyema, she did have other factors predisposing her to fungal colonization and subsequent infection.



Luisa M Stamm, MD, PhD

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Merck Presents HIV Prevention and Treatment Portfolio at IAS 2025 with Focus on Once-Monthly PrEP

Luisa M Stamm, MD, PhD, further discusses MK-8527 and islatravir-based regimens in HIV research.


Timmy Do, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS

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Management of Refractory Mpox in Patients Living with HIV

Timmy Do, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, presents case series at MAD-ID 2025 on investigational therapies following tecovirimat failure.


Tanner Johnson, PharmD, AAHIVP

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IV Push Administration for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy

Investigators designed a quasi-experimental pre- and post-intervention analysis comparing a pre-intervention cohort receiving IV drip antibiotic infusion with a post-intervention cohort receiving IVP administration.


Gregory Dwyer, PhD

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Climate Change is Disrupting Biocontrol of Invasive Spongy Moths

Rising temperatures and changing humidity are undermining natural pest control, putting North American forests at risk.


Mitch Wolfe, MD

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The Significance of WHO Declaring Mpox a Global Emergency

Mitch Wolfe, MD, former Chief Medical Officer of CDC, offers some insights on mpox including the benefits of declaring a global emergency, disease transmission, and considerations for both the US public and clinicians.


Patrick A. Ryscavage, MD

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Barriers to Health Care Transition in Adolescents and Young Adults With Early Acquired HIV Infection

Unique challenges can affect the success of the shift from pediatric to adult care settings.


Yetunde Oyin Abu, PharmD

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Debating the Value of Incorporating Antibiotic Stewardship Principles Into Infection Guidelines

Significant value can be offered through the incorporation of stewardship concepts into infection guidelines, but we must also address the risk and challenges it may impose on health care systems.


Todd Brown, MD, PhD

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Multidisciplinary Perspectives on HIV Treatment

A multidisciplinary panel concludes a discussion on best practices for managing patients with HIV in various healthcare settings and overcoming social health disparities.


Steven Aronin, MD

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SURE1 and REASSURE Trials Paved Way for FDA Approval of Orlynvah

Corey Fishman and Steven Aronin, MD, discussed trial highlights of Orlynvah for uncomplicated urinary tract infections and outlining plans to seek partners for a market launch to address antibiotic resistance and enhance patient treatment options.


Beth Cady, PharmD, BCPS

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Top 5 Tips for Teaching ID Learners

The latest article from SIDP offers a Top 5 list of how to precept a learner on an infectious disease rotation.


William Alegria, PharmD, BCIDP

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Combination Antifungal for Invasive Mucormycosis: Yay or Nay?

There is limited and conflicting data regarding the role of combination antifungal therapy for treatment of invasive mucormycosis.


Alicia Bigica

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Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination, Infection Boosts Infant Antibody Response

Natural infection plus COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant mothers conferred more durable antibody responses in infants than natural infection alone.


Inessa Gendlina, MD

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What to Expect With Influenza in the Era of COVID-19

Here are some insights into this upcoming 2021-2022 influenza season as well as concerns of the twindemic and addressing both the seasonal and pandemic viruses simultaneously.


Sean N Tucker, PhD

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Vaxart's Oral Norovirus Vaccine: Key Study Findings and Future Plans

Sean Tucker, PhD, highlights effective immune response and mucosal immunity, paving the way for broader applications in viral disease prevention.


Judith Lee, MSN, CRNP, AACRN

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HIV and Aging in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy: Considerations in Clinical Care

With the population of adults with HIV growing older, incorporating age-based screenings, comprehensive assessments, and morbidity management into routine HIV care is essential in improving health outcomes and quality of life.


James Wilson, DO

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The Lingering Threat: Managing Severe COVID-19 in the Postpandemic Era

Although COVID-19 has receded quite a bit from the minds of many, it still remains a virus that can present serious morbidity and mortality. Here is a review of clinical treatment strategies by an intensivist when seeing patients with severe COVID-19.

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