Infectious Disease

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At current vaccination rates, measles could become endemic in the US again within 21 years; the threat extends to rubella, polio, and diphtheria, the study found.

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.

Data from the EAGLE-1 study found gepotidacin to be noninferior to ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for treating uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea.

AAAAI 2025: RSV vaccine and immunoprophylaxis uptake remained low in 2024 across infants, pregnant individuals, and older adults.

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.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

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.