April 29th 2025
The latest fungal-focused edition of the CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases highlights the global spread of antifungal resistance, Aspergillus infections, and Histoplasma detection in Spain.
Top 5 Infectious Disease New Stories Week of March 15-March 22
March 22nd 2025This week, recent studies include Mandimycin for resistant fungal infections, fluctuating hospital AMR rates, a 6-month HIV treatment, global challenges in hepatitis testing, and the start of a Lassa fever vaccine trial.
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Optimizing Detection of Candidozyma auris: Insights into PCR and Culture-Based Methods
February 17th 2025Koos Korsten, MD, PhD, MSc discusses how clinical context, including prevalence and outbreak situations, influences the choice between PCR and culture-based diagnostics for Candidozyma auris.
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Advancements in Targeted Therapies for Infectious Diseases
February 10th 2025Targeted therapies represent a promising evolution in infectious disease treatment, offering precision approaches to combat resistant pathogens while addressing key limitations in traditional broad-spectrum treatments.
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The Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of January 18-25
January 25th 2025This week, local health department's role in combating HAIs and AMR by strengthening infection prevention, global efforts to address fungal infections, and pandemic preparedness continue to face challenges, and more.
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Do We Have New Data for Optimal Treatments of Candida-Related Prosthetic Joint Infections?
January 14th 2025The choice between debridement and implant exchange affects treatment outcomes for Candida-related prosthetic joint infections, highlighting the need for standardized guidelines and further research.
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