The CDC reports the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record. As of October 28, the agency counted 10,305 total confirmed cases and 4,996 total confirmed deaths. The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low, and no cases tied to this outbreak have been confirmed in the US.
Cefiderocol MICs fell against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and the drug showed marked synergy with LL-37 against resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, discusses her team's findings around this therapy and these pathogens.
Shionogi data presented at IDWeek 2026 demonstrated a 76.7% clinical response with cefiderocol in carbapenem-resistant respiratory infections and high in vitro activity against resistant P aeruginosa VAP isolates. Christine Slover, PharmD, vice president, Infectious Diseases US Medical Affairs, Shionogi, offers insights on the data as well as clinical considerations for providers when weighing the antibiotic for patients.
Monthly elebsiran plus tobevibart achieved undetectable HDV RNA with ALT normalization in 44% of patients at week 48 in the pivotal phase 3 ECLIPSE 1 trial.
IDSA and ESCMID released 7 consensus statements to assist in managing individuals with SAB. This review will focus on the adult patient population and additional information on pediatric population statements can be assessed in the guideline. Here is a closer look at Consensus Statement 2: Follow-up Blood Cultures.