Infectious Disease

Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine has reached the majority of US adults and parents; most believe the vaccine is safe but many are still unconvinced.

As the US measles outbreak tops 600 cases, Texas reported a second child's death in a young girl who was unvaccinated and had no underlying health conditions.

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A mail campaign targeting adults with chronic conditions as well as their GPs increased the number receiving at least 1 shot by 9.5 percentage points.

Family physician and researcher Mark Ebell, MD, discusses the clinical implications, efficacy, and role of gepotidacin in UTI management.

The Women’s Sexual Health Test (Visby Medical) delivers results in approximately 30 minutes using a vaginal swab.

New research shows that treating both men and women with topical and oral antibiotics lowers the odds of bacterial vaginosis recurrence by more than half.

The FDA granted fast track designation to Sanofi’s chlamydia vaccine candidate today, aiming to prevent infections and address an unmet public health need.

Gepotidacin is the first new oral antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in 30 years, offering an alternative amid rising antibiotic resistance.

Researchers recommend expanding antimicrobial stewardship efforts to better track and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.

CROI 2025: Researchers reported that a universal syphilis screening program identified more cases than programs targeting specific patient populations.

CROI 2025: Increased HPV vaccine coverage could reduce HIV cases by thousands, according to a new study.

A medical director of antimicrobial stewardship at a large metropolitan health system highlights the dangers of AMR and how she believes the pharmaceutical industry could help.

The 2025 measles outbreak in Texas has reignited discussion surrounding vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of maintaining high immunization rates.

A rural west Texas "undervaccinated" Mennonite community is the epicenter of the worst measles outbreak in the state in 30 years, the state health department reported.

A case of measles is a very rare diagnosis in the 21st century, but as MMR vaccination rates fall, the cases climb. Would you recognize the signs & symptoms?

Here, the 5 key signs and symptoms that characterize measles in the order of appearance.

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Researchers found that COVID-19 had a higher long-term mortality than influenza and RSV in veterans—underscoring vaccination’s vital role.

The study of S-337395 showed an 88.9% reduction in RSV viral load and symptom improvement in the highest dose group, with no severe adverse events reported.

These test panels allow clinicians to diagnose multiple STIs from a single specimen, with results available in about 20 minutes.

The novel therapeutic demonstrated a strong safety profile and showed efficacy in reducing symptoms during the early stages of treatment.

The FDA approved the addition of Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings for Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk.

The bird flu threat remains low, according to public health authorities, but awareness and vigilance will help keep it that way. Here are 9 things you need to know.

The first death of an American from the H5N1 virus was reported in Louisiana on Monday, though authorities maintain the risk of widespread infection remains low.

Sanofi and SK bioscience expand collaboration on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, including a 21-valent candidate for pediatric populations.

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases medical director appeals to the community at large to set politics and personal grievance aside and to "first, do no harm."

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