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Security Concerns and Case Counts Rise As Ebola Outbreak Rages On

The new epicenter of the outbreak is the Beni Health Zone in which 66% of the new cases have been reported since September.

Common Probiotic Appears to Eliminate S aureus Colonies

Probiotic Bacillus found to eliminate colonies of S aureus in mouse models and was associated with a lack of S aureus in human samples.

Latino Women With HIV Face Different Obstacles to Care Than Latino Men

Although Latino women face higher barriers to HIV care than their male counterparts, a willingness to use support services may be a reason they fare equally well.

Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Management of Respiratory Infections

As knowledge and awareness of rising antimicrobial resistance increase, clinicians must continue to adopt strategies for improving antibiotic use.

Health Officials in India Announce Third Zika Outbreak

The Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced 22 confirmed cases of Zika virus in Jaipur as of October 8, 2018.

Woman's Wound Infection Caused By Burkholderia thailandensis

A recent report has described a case of wound infection with the bacterium Burkholderia thailandensis in a woman in Arkansas.

Top 5 Key Takeaways from ID Week 2018

ID Week 2018 was held October 2-7, 2018, in San Francisco, California. The conference featured results of new studies on a variety of infectious disease topics as well as advancements being made in the field. Here are 5 key takeaways from the meeting.