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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.

Nilu Goonetilleke, LLBHons, BScHons, PhD, presents findings showing the bivalent HIVconsvX vaccine targets both Mosaic-1 and Mosaic-2, resulting in broader immune responses.

Nilu Goonetilleke, LLBHons, BScHons, presents findings from the phase 1 study, showing a 50% reduction in T cell response with age, while 85% of participants demonstrated strong immune responses.

Annie Antar, MD, PhD, offers insights around her research on her findings on this subject.

Emblaveo for multidrug-resistant infections, advancing RNA therapies and new vaccine options, Vaxart's oral norovirus vaccine, and synthetic gel for ABSSSI, and more.

Stacy Lindborg, PhD, highlights the vaccine’s immune response, safety, and global distribution potential.

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.

Katherine L Kahn, MD, discusses the impact of restricted access to Paxlovid on hospitalization and mortality rates in a highly vaccinated population.

Sean Tucker, PhD, highlights effective immune response and mucosal immunity, paving the way for broader applications in viral disease prevention.

InflaRx CEO Niels Riedemann, MD, discusses the issue that arose and cost the company some of its data for its investigational therapy being studied for SARS-CoV-2-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Phase 1b trial data demonstrated immune response, with 85% reduction in viral shedding and robust mucosal immunity in elderly adults.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is on the ground in Texas helping the state’s department of health with the outbreak.

Pemivibart (Pemgarda) demonstrated activity against the LP81 variant.

The phase 1/2a trial of BioNTech's BNT165e vaccine, involving nearly 180 participants, faces delays as global malaria control efforts struggle with funding and political uncertainties.

Sunil Parikh, MD, MPH, discusses the trial’s findings, noting no significant difference in malaria incidence (1.78 vs 1.84 cases per 100 person-weeks).

This is the second installment of a 2-part report on a new guideline on candidiasis from the European Confederation for Medical Mycology (ECMM) highlights selected treatment recommendations.

Sunil Parikh, MD, MPH, discussed how challenges like drug resistance and the limitations of current methods hindered ivermectin’s effectiveness in reducing malaria incidence.

Alan Dunton, MD, director and chief medical advisor, Recce Pharmaceuticals, discusses the company’s novel product, R327G (RECCE 327), and offers insights into its potential indications and clinical trials.

Manjot K Gill, MD, MS, FASRS, FRCS(C), discusses how reduced retinal capillary perfusion may provide insights into Long COVID’s neurological effects and potential treatment approaches.

Twenty organizations asked the high court to consider the federal government’s position on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV and hepatitis testing.

Kate Broderick, PhD, discusses the advancements in RNA-based vaccines for targeting flu, cancer, malaria, HIV, and more.

This first of a 2-part report on new guideline from the European Confederation for Medical Mycology (ECMM) summarizes diagnostic considerations; with part 2 describing recommended treatments.

A recent study emphasizes the genetic diversity within the ompA-genotype L2b clade, enhancing our understanding of sexually transmitted infections and how they are transmitted.

The latest Bench to Bedside column reviews new guidance on the treatment of drug-susceptible and drug-resistance Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections.

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

A machine learning assessment agrees with an evaluation based on factors identified by infectious diseases experts that IDSA guidelines for treating uncomplicated UTI, last issued in 2011, remain valid today.

This week, phage and antibiotic treatment for resistant Pseudomonas infections, concerns over SEP-1’s impact on sepsis management, and ongoing measles outbreak signaling declining vaccination rates.

With the release of these guidelines and the US Health and Human Services canceling the mid-March FDA VRBPAC meeting to discuss these vaccine recommendations, Robert Hopkins Jr, MD, the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), offers insight on these developments.

A spokesperson from the UK Health Security Agency highlighted key updates in the 2024 UK-AWaRe classification, aligning them with national AMR goals.

The interim results demonstrated a slightly better vaccine effectiveness in individuals who are immunocompetent vs immunocompromised individuals.