Respiratory Infections

This case represents the second reported human infection with avian influenza A(H5) in Mexico, and the first confirmed case of influenza A(H5N1) in the country. The patient was a child who died from respiratory complications.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are now 7 outbreaks.

CDC maintains low public health risk despite more cases, the first reported death, and accelerated vaccine development to enhance pandemic preparedness.

A child who was not vaccinated succumbed to measles pulmonary failure. Additionally, increased cases and hospitalizations continue to grow greatly in the state.

Kansas now has an outbreak with at least 10 confirmed cases with an expectation from the state's health officials that there will be more.

Studies highlight the role of home visits, chest radiography, and sputum monitoring in TB prevention and treatment outcomes.

A 26% rise in childhood tuberculosis cases underscores the need for strengthened global TB control efforts.

Cases in the US continue to increase, and a new analysis shows 2024 was the highest year for measles cases in Europe in 25 years.

Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service is providing support there. Here is an overview on testing, disease presentation, and vaccination, as well as commentary on the public health impact of vaccine hesitancy, and the unintended consequences of the immunization program’s success.

The official cause of death is still under investigation by the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, though the individual tested positive for the measles virus.

Approved vaccines for chikungunya, meningococcal disease, updates on HIV prevention, key regulatory decisions, and more.

New study by Gabriel Nussbaum, MD, PhD, et al, reveals how P gingivalis escapes immune detection, contributing to gum disease and increasing risks for systemic infections such as respiratory disease.

The state’s health department has confirmed all 3 cases are in people who are unvaccinated.

The CDC tracks rising human infections linked to poultry and dairy exposure, while the USDA steps up with a comprehensive strategy to combat HPAI and stabilize egg prices.

Two cats became severely ill, and both owners declined to be tested.

Andrew Engeli explains Ginkgo's role in the €24 million EU-Funded RANGER project for emerging infectious disease surveillance and response.

A state official says the woman is hospitalized in another state, and had preexisting health conditions that can make people more vulnerable to illness.

In the Phase 3 trial, GSK's vaccine met all 11 primary endpoints, providing expanded options for preventing invasive meningococcal disease in individuals aged 10-25 years.

Twenty-four cases have been identified within the last two weeks, and 22 of those cases are in children. Nine of the cases have required hospitalization.

Heather Platt, MD, discusses Merck’s latest achievement with Capvaxive and its potential to significantly reduce invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia in high-risk adult populations across Europe.

The affected person had a mild case and is recovering.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing for staff cuts and the Trump Administration may be withholding public health information in one of the agency's publications, which can impact disclosing health information being seen by providers and other stakeholders.

The association’s Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD, offers some commentary as to why they have concerns around him as Health and Human Services Secretary.

SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events compared to noninfected patients.

Robert Allen, MD, on variant monitoring, antibody development, and the company's long-term approach to patient care.

Robert Allen, PhD, discusses how Pemgarda’s stability in targeting the spike protein's receptor-binding domain offers crucial protection, including immunocompromised individuals.

Biocontainment, including the most recent threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, demands we continue to finance research, and continue cooperation with important organizations like the WHO.

The outbreak is currently concentrated in 2 counties in the state, Wyandotte and Johnson.

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgent need for global pandemic preparedness. The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading efforts to establish a global treaty to address future pandemics, with findings expected in 2025. Central to this preparedness is immunomics, a field leveraging advanced genomics technologies to study the immune system at unprecedented levels of detail.

The federal government is working on measures to mitigate the potential impact including looking at vaccines, therapies, and other strategies. Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD, medical director, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), provides some insights on our preparation now and lessons learned from the pandemic.