Prevention

Researchers from Columbia University have developed their own “nowcasting” model, which leverages online search trends to gain a picture of current, local influenza outbreaks.

In an exclusive interview with Contagion®, Maureen Spencer, Accelerate Diagnostics, discusses different strategies to prevent and control C. difficile in health care facilities.

Daniel Diekema, MD, explains why microbiology labs should be seen as an integral part of antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

James S. Lewis, PharmD, FIDSA, discusses the role vaccination plays in reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.

William Schaffner, MD, lists some of the common reasons behind why individuals decide against getting their flu shots, and why they should reconsider.

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World Toilet Day, November 9th, is dedicated to promoting awareness and inspiring action against the global sanitation crisis.

What microbial growth was found after Contagion® writer, Saskia Popescu swabbed & sent her samples?

A testing stewardship effort found that using a “hard stop” alert system may help reduce inappropriate C. difficile testing.

A research team has found that an antiviral drug available in Russia and a few other countries shows promising results when it comes to fighting Ebola virus disease.

Researchers are gaining a greater understanding of the role that human genetics plays in determining who contracts tuberculosis as well as how severely it impacts its victims.

A recent study seeks to determine if the combination of minocycline with colistin could decrease the incidence of acute renal failure in those treated.

The latest WHO External Situation Report suggests that the plague outbreak that has been ravaging Madagascar for months may finally be winding down.

Norman B. Javitt, MD, PhD, explains how antibiotics can impact bile acid composition and result in Clostridium difficile infection.

At a recent event called "The Next Pandemic," researchers agreed that the world is not ready for the next big flu pandemic and discussed what it will take to strengthen preparedness.

Barley Chironda, RPN, CIC, discusses current infection control measures taken to prevent C. difficile and the reasons why they are falling short.

The FDA has approved the first sensor-equipped pill capable of digitally tracking whether patients are adhering to their prescribed medications.

The results of a new study may provide a basis for estimating appropriate dosing regimens of ceftolozane/tazobactam in patients with cystic fibrosis.

As the hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego continues, officials focus their efforts on homeless encamped along the San Diego River. Is the situation improving or getting worse?

Joe Sliman, MD, MPH, explains how antibiotics affect the gut microbiome.

A new study suggests that village clinics are not properly dealing with the ongoing problem of tuberculosis in rural China.

With 264 vaccines in the pipeline in the United States, the future for the prevention of diseases appears to be extremely bright.

Glenn Tillotson, PhD, FIDSA, discusses the societal value of antibiotics.

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

Stuart Johnson, MD, discusses the disadvantages to some of the current approaches used to treat C. difficile.