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Ninety-four percent of cases were tied to 10 outbreaks, Texas leading with 624 cases, while Michigan and Montana reported the first outbreaks since 2019 and 1990, respectively.

Scynexis developed its investigational fungal compound, SCY-247, which is in phase 1 clinical trials, and the company expects to share top-line data this year.

Sarah Rowan, MD, on minimal laboratory testing, Hepatitis B screening flexibility, peer navigation, and state‑specific strategies to overcome outreach and reimbursement hurdles

Sarah Rowan, MD, says tailored models within syringe service programs can overcome barriers and improve cure rates in underserved populations.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study looked at the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on hospital-onset infections. Study lead author Hannah Wolford offers insights on it, including what patient populations were most affected, and the significance of infection prevention strategies.

Study of 400,000 pediatric records shows vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing Long COVID during Delta and Omicron waves.

Since its detection in early 2024, H5N1 has spread to dairy cows, poultry, and wild birds. Political factors, including leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and cuts to public health resources, have worsened the situation, leading to a weakened response.

This week, the CDC ACIP's endorsement of meningococcal, RSV, and chikungunya vaccines, the need to expand automated CD4 testing for improved HIV/AIDS care, and more.

With valid phase 2 results, hydronidone could pave the way for first antifibrotic treatment in chronic liver disease.

Matthew Hepburn, MD, executive vice president of research and development at Panther Life Sciences, discusses the technology and its potential usage.

Six hundred thirty-seven cases in England, 4514 US clinical cases in 2023, and only 3 late‑stage antifungal drugs reveal surveillance and treatment gaps.

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.

Sabrina Absalon, PhD's research uncovers the essential role of PfAnchor in apicoplast division, opening avenues for targeted antimalarial therapies.

A large study showed these SARS-CoV-2 positive groups were more prone to myocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias, and chest pain—regardless of prior cardiovascular history or presence of congenital heart disease (CHD).

Yael David, PhD, discusses how cccDNA nucleosome positioning drives HBV transcription and how CBL137 disrupts this process to block infection.

ACIP provides recommendations on meningococcal vaccines, RSV vaccination for at-risk adults, and chikungunya vaccines for travelers and laboratory workers, while also addressing safety concerns and potential expansions of use for each.

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

Precision BioSciences received the designation for its gene editing therapy, PBGENE-HBV, developed to eliminate the root cause of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Global study reveals sharp rise in deaths linked to high-risk antibiotic use, prompting urgent calls for stewardship reform and surveillance improvements globally.

In a phase 3 study, GSK’s gepotidacin demonstrated 92% efficacy against the sexually transmitted infection.

To meet ambitious targets for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, governments must unite in a global effort to improve access to CD4 testing.

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

MeMed CEO Eran Eden, PhD, discusses the MeMed BV test and how it can help make the distinction between the types of infections, aid in patient management, and reduce antimicrobial resistance.

Jeff Fischer, MBA, discusses promising preclinical data on a cross-species, cross-strain influenza candidate with pandemic potential at the 2025 Congress of the European Society of
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

A surge in invasive group A Streptococcal (IGAS) infections in children marked by more virulent strains followed a reduction in cases coinciding with protective measures for the pandemic.

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day emphasizes the urgent need for culturally responsive initiatives, discoveries in hepatitis B and C, FDA fast tracks H5N1 vaccine development, and more.