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CDPH advises consuming pasteurized milk, which kills the virus, while the state increases testing and monitoring following 29 confirmed human cases of H5N1 linked to infected dairy cows.

It is not only about cooking the food to the correct temperature, but also how long the food should sit out, and safe storage after the meal is over. Here is more information to have a healthy holiday.

Using fecal microbiota transplantation within the CGA framework further enhanced survival and care efficiency.

This bacteremia can present heterogeneously and be difficult to contain, especially in an older patient population. Daniel B. Chastain, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP, FIDSA, reviews the data of this class of therapies and how it may be clinically beneficial in combination with other antimicrobials.

Combining over 1,000 human antibodies, GIGA-2339 aims to achieve viral clearance and activate the immune system, offering a potential solution where current therapies fall short of providing a cure.

Bruce Jones, PharmD, FIDSA, BCPS offered clinical considerations for the concerns around infective endocarditis and when choosing empiric therapy.

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis who are deficient in vitamin D had worse outcomes than patients with normal vitamin D levels.

Investigators highlighted the long-term cost-effectiveness of routine HCV screening as well as linkage-to-care for high-risk patients in emergency departments.

Recent studies show oral vancomycin reduces CDI by 64% in stem cell transplant patients, Biktarvy is effective for HIV/HBV co-infection, climate change drives rising dengue cases, and a 7-day antibiotic regimen is as effective as 14 days for bloodstream infections.

Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, medical director, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and ACIP liaison, offers guidance and insights on a variety of respiratory vaccines.

Wolverine Packing Co is recalling ground beef due to potential contamination with E coli O157:H7

Along with the CDC, we highlight the One Health approach and advocate for effective infection control measures, such as vaccination and innovative technologies, to prevent the spread of resistant pathogens and combat AMR.

The country’s program yielded screening and treatment in almost two thirds of the identified at-risk population.

Nicole M Iovine discusses the risks associated with this particular E coli strain, challenges posed by organic farming, and offers practical food safety tips to protect vulnerable populations.

Here is a recap of the latest happenings during C diff awareness month.

The BALANCE trial suggests that shorter treatment durations may reduce healthcare costs, antibiotic exposure, and antimicrobial resistance risk, providing an alternative for critically ill patients.

The person had recently traveled to areas experiencing clade I mpox virus transmission and sought medical care for mpox symptoms in the United States.

A new study confirms the growing belief and evidence this vector-borne diseases will increase and see a greater burden globally.

California reports a suspected case of a child; Oregon's first human case linked to a poultry outbreak; and Canada's first locally acquired case in a critically ill teen.

The ALLIANCE Phase III study demonstrated that Biktarvy, a TAF-based regimen, achieved sustained virologic suppression in adults with HIV/HBV co-infection.

Atea Pharmaceuticals has been reporting data on its combination of bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir as a potential treatment for the virus.

In recognition of C difficile Awareness Month this November, the CDC's 2023 HAI Progress Report highlights continued progress in reducing CDIs across US healthcare settings.

Reactogenicity of mRNA COVID-19 with inactivated influenza vaccine was similar whether given at same time or separated by 1-2 weeks.

Reduction of in-hospital rate of C difficile infection from 11% to 4%, with no increased risk of infection following treatment.

Bruce Jones, PharmD, FIDSA, BCPS provided insights on challenging patients with comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and higher BMI.

Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF, discusses what the data says as well as offers insights about what patients can expect and medical peer-to-peer information about the procedure.

Arbutus CEO Michael McElhaugh discussed trial results showing that a combination of imdusiran, an RNAi therapeutic, and pegylated interferon alfa-2α can achieve a functional cure in chronic hepatitis B patients.

Grimmway Farms issued a voluntary recall after 26 out of 27 individuals interviewed as part of the outbreak investigation reported eating their carrots before becoming ill.