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A new trial evaluating the efficacy of investigational therapeutics mAb114, remdesivir, and ZMapp has launched in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Secondary analyses indicate that bezlotoxumab is more effective in reducing C diff recurrence in patients with pre-specified risk factors.

A new study finds that despite CDC standards, stethoscopes aren't being disinfected.

Results from 2 new studies completed in the United States and Canada indicate that probiotic supplements do not produce any benefits for children with gastroenteritis.

A new study evaluated the use of red boxes in patient rooms to help encourage patient care while in isolation.

Why take 3 drugs when you can keep your viral load at bay with just 2? A new study confirms that the dolutegravir/lamivudine pairing is non-inferior to a 3-drug regimen and may offer fewer toxic side effects.

The disease is now widespread among rodents in New Orleans, posing an increased public health risk of rat lungworm disease to people in the area.

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in 4 states with a suspected link to ready-to-eat pork products.

We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.

People who inject drugs who are infected with hepatitis C virus can achieve sustained viral response, despite imperfect adherence, according to the results of a new trial.

The new response program will focus on scaling up prevention and treatment efforts for malaria and increasing financial investments to better protect vulnerable populations.

Sixteen WHO health workers have been evacuated from the epicenter of the outbreak following an attack on their residence.

As resistance, and incidence, are both on the rise, new options may come not a moment too soon.

Additionally, its use is associated with colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by lower relative quantities of some potentially protective bacterial organisms.

The CDC is advising all Americans to avoid romaine lettuce products until a source can be identified in an outbreak of Shiga toxin producing-E coli O157:H7 affecting 11 states and Canada.

New research finds it is safe to use gentamicin to treat bacteremia, provided it is used for a short term and only given once per day.

The FDA has accepted a supplemental NDA that seeks to expand the label of ceftazidime and avibactam to include the treatment of cUTI and cIAI in children older than 3 months.

Sahil Khanna, MBBS, MS, discusses the efficacy of fecal transplants and new investigational candidates that are being evaluated in clinical trials.

A new survey has found that 34% of US parents are not planning to have their child vaccinated against influenza.

A new study found that poor sleep quality, poor sleep duration, problems falling asleep, and problems staying awake during wake-time activities were associated with risky sexual behavior.

The latest report from WHO highlights trends in antimicrobial consumption and use across the world, underscoring the need for international antimicrobial stewardship programs.

In 2015, 60% of foodborne illness outbreaks were associated with restaurants.

We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.

The FDA has approved the antibiotic for the treatment of adult patients with travelers’ diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of E coli not complicated by fever or blood in the stool.

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As antimicrobial therapies become less effective, more people are at risk for infections that can progress to sepsis.

A study found that while MSM who have used stimulant or non-stimulant substances had increased rates of STIs, PrEP adherence was not decreased by substance use.

Two new studies highlight how antibodies from prior infection with Zika or Dengue may increase the severity of illness in the other, impacting the infants of pregnant women who are infected.