Gastrointestinal Infections

Britton Strickland, MD discusses innovations in microbiome research and their impact on antimicrobial resistance.

The FDA, CDC, and state health departments have been monitoring foodborne illnesses this August including Listeria, Salmonella, and Clostridium botulinum.

MP Biomedicals’ tests detect Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella typhi, and Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 and O139.

Nestlé aims to increase the global availability of Vowst, an FDA-approved therapy indicated for a healthcare-associated infection, while also seeking new opportunities for the product worldwide.

This virus is known for causing mild illness and the distinctive "slapped cheek" rash in children and has recently shown an unusual increase in activity.

This week, Pfizer-BioNTech's Phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 and influenza combination vaccine yielded mixed results, mpox as a global health emergency emphasizes need for coordinated international response, ongoing challenges with MRSA infections, and more

Baby formula manufacturer, Perrigo, issued a voluntary recall due to high levels of vitamin D that were above the maximum level permitted.

The expanded recall, which now includes approximately 7 million pounds of products, is due to an ongoing investigation linked to 43 reported illnesses, including 3 deaths.

By implementing targeted monitoring and a phased compliance approach, the USDA aims to enhance food safety and public health while maintaining cost-effectiveness and ensuring safer poultry products.

The study examines how pathogenicity-related gene clusters integrate into Salmonella's genome to affect disease ability.

Given that over 50% of women experience at least one urinary tract infection annually and antimicrobial resistance is on the rise, it's essential to evaluate the evidence for potential non-drug interventions.

CDC reports 2 deaths so far, and several more people sickened across multiple states.

A Salmonella outbreak associated with Raw Farm in Fresno, California, has sickened at least 165 people, marking the largest US outbreak linked to raw milk in the past decade.

The FDA has overseen multiple product recalls this July thus far, including mystery infections linked to 58 illnesses, listeria, salmonella, plastic contamination, and more prompting the recall of various products.

This week, the cucumber salmonella outbreak has tripled within a month, we debuted our Dr. Rodney E. Rohde podcast, launched the first episode of our complicated UTI Roundtable, and more this week from Contagion.

Despite extensive efforts, there remains no approved vaccine for norovirus, HilleVax decided to focus on a different development, a Phase 1 ready vaccine candidate for adults.

The company, Al-Safa US, is recalling approximately 2010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products.

As of July 2nd, 2024, 449 people have been sickened and 124 people hospitalized.

Enjoy a healthy and memorable 4th of July by prioritizing food safety while savoring delicious meals with family and friends.

A new study shows a greater likelihood of contracting this foodborne illness associated with a local area's socioeconomic vulnerability index (SVI) rank level, and reinforces the importance of addressing disparities in food safety.

Focused on microbial dynamics and inflammatory markers during remission, the study reveals persistent dysbiosis in the small intestine despite clinical improvements.

Updates from June 24, 2024, on FDA-issued food recalls highlight potential issues such as Listeria contamination, mold growth, and undeclared allergens.

Snapchill coffee products recalled over botulinum toxin concerns.

Bearded dragon pets carrying this illness and infecting their loving caregivers create a significant public health concern.

Seres is selling their microbiota product to Nestlé and expects to make a smooth transition as they already have an existing partnership.

The FDA alerts against certain apricot seed products containing amygdalin, a potentially harmful compound, and the CDC highlights Salmonella outbreaks, underlining the necessity for proper hygiene and poultry handling.

Twenty people were reportedly sickened by a naturally occurring biotoxin after gathering mussels from beaches in Oregon.

FDA approves self-test for HPV, FDA food recalls due to illness outbreaks, FPA approved mpox vaccine available for purchase in the US, and more this month from the FDA.

As the summer celebrations begin, food safety remains vital to everyone.

Study results on Vowst were presented at the recent DDW conference.