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2026 clinical practice guidelines developed by the IDSA and ESCMID address risk stratification, diagnosis and management of S aureus bacteremia. www.contagionlive.com/view/idsa-ad...
IDSA Addresses Critical Questions on Staph aureus Bacteremia | Contagion Live
2026 clinical practice guidelines developed by the IDSA and ESCMID address risk stratification, diagnosis and management of S aureus bacteremia.
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Learn more about #HIV combination therapies in development in an article from our issue. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/redefin...
Several combination products are currently in development for people with #HIV and here is a review of these treatments. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/redefin...
Redefining HIV Management: Emerging Antiretroviral Drug Classes and Immunologic Strategies Shaping the Future of HIV Treatment, Prevention | Contagion Live
Several combination products are currently in development for people with HIV. Here is a review of these treatments.
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With more than 11,000 confirmed and suspected cases now tied to the ongoing multistate outbreak, Donald Prater, DVM, the FDA's acting deputy commissioner for food, says the US food supply is safe. #cyclosporiasis www.contagionlive.com/view/fda-say...
FDA Says US Food Supply Safe as Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 11,000 | Contagion Live
FDA's acting deputy commissioner for food said the US food supply remains safe even as CDC-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases climbed past 11,000, while a new survey found nearly half of Americans don't t...
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A study found that the investigational antiviral #mosnodenvir reduced dengue virus infection RNA levels and symptoms in a controlled setting, supporting its potential as a prophylactic option. www.contagionlive.com/view/the-pot...
The Potential for Antivirals in Dengue Prophylaxis and Treatment | Contagion Live
A study found that the investigational antiviral mosnodenvir reduced dengue virus infection RNA levels and symptoms in a controlled setting, supporting its potential as a prophylactic option.
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The FDA is now reporting this on the Taylor Farms samples: "Due to the complexity in detection of Cyclospora, FDA laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample results and have concluded that the finding does not represent true amplification and should be considered a false positive."
The Latest on the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: An FDA False Positive Test, and What Treatment Looks Like | Contagion Live
The source of the outbreak has been determined and Catherine O’Neal, MD, offers insights on key symptoms that warrant medical evaluation, and what medical treatment may consist of for those being seen...
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The source of the outbreak has been determined and Dr. Catherine O’Neal offers insights on symptoms that warrant medical evaluation, and what treatment may be for those being seen in an outpatient setting or those who are hospitalized. #cyclosporiasis www.contagionlive.com/view/the-lat...
The Latest on the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Recalled Products, and What Treatment Looks Like | Contagion Live
The source of the outbreak has been determined and Catherine O’Neal, MD, offers insights on key symptoms that warrant medical evaluation, and what medical treatment may consist of for those being seen...
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FDA accepted Shionogi's supplemental New Drug Application seeking to expand the indication for #cefiderocol to pediatric patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia and complicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria. #IDsky
FDA Accepts Shionogi's sNDA to Expand Cefiderocol Use to Pediatric Patients With Drug-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections | Contagion Live
The FDA has accepted Shionogi's supplemental New Drug Application seeking to expand the indication for cefiderocol (Fetroja) to pediatric patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bact...
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A multistate #Cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands of people across five states, prompting federal investigators to advise consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at affected Taco Bell locations. www.contagionlive.com/view/cdc-fda...
CDC, FDA Investigate Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Shredded Lettuce | Contagion Live
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands of people across five states, prompting federal investigators to advise consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at affected Tac...
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From the early days with no treatment, to AZT providing a lifeline, to today’s generation of antiretroviral therapies, Dr. Perry Halkitis reminds people of how they have transformed the lives of people with #HIV. @rutgerssph.bsky.social #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/from-de...
From Deadly Disease to Chronic Condition: How the Evolution of HIV Treatment Has Allowed People With HIV to Live Longer, Better Lives | Contagion Live
From the early days with no treatment, to AZT providing a lifeline, to today’s generation of antiretroviral therapies (ART), Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, reminds people of how they have transform...
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Kartik Cherabuddi, MD, FACP, FIDSA, provides insights on these aspects of the parasitic infection. #Cyclosporiasis www.contagionlive.com/view/cyclosp...
Cyclosporiasis: When to Seek Medical Care, Duration of Illness, and Preventive Measures | Contagion Live
Kartik Cherabuddi, MD, FACP, FIDSA, provides insights on these aspects of the parasitic infection.
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A peer-reviewed study found FDA-cleared single-step immunoblot (IB) tests from IGeneX detected antibodies in 58.3% of early-stage #Lyme disease cases, compared with just 30.0% for standard two-tier testing. #Lymedisease www.contagionlive.com/view/new-sin...
New Single-Step Test Nearly Doubles Early Lyme Disease Detection | Contagion Live
A peer-reviewed study found FDA-cleared single-step immunoblot (IB) tests from IGeneX detected antibodies in 58.3% of early-stage Lyme disease cases, compared with just 30.0% for standard two-tier tes...
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Nearly 7,000 people could have #cyclosporiasis in the US. This is up significantly from the 249 cases reported this time last year. Federal agencies and state health officials are investigating the outbreaks and trying to determine the source of illness. www.contagionlive.com/view/cases-o...
Cases of Cyclosporiasis Continue to Rise Across 31 States With Michigan Reporting Highest Numbers | Contagion Live
The CDC has identified 843 domestically acquired #cyclosporiasis cases across 31 states as of Thursday, with investigators continuing to examine multiple multistate clusters and potential food sources...
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Island Pharmaceuticals is leveraging the WHO's MEURI framework alongside the FDA Animal Rule pathway to evaluate investigational antiviral, #galidesivir, during Africa's Bundibugyo #Ebola outbreak while advancing regulatory development for a potential broad-spectrum filovirus therapy. #IDsky
Antiviral Being Used in Current Ebola Outbreak Advances Through Dual Development Strategy | Contagion Live
Island Pharmaceuticals is leveraging the WHO's MEURI framework alongside the FDA Animal Rule pathway to evaluate investigational antiviral, galidesivir, during Africa's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak while...
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#Breaking The state of Michigan reported there are now 2,640 #cyclosporiasis cases. This is an increase of 69% just from last Friday when the state’s department of health reported there were 1,562 cases. There were no new hospitalizations since last week. www.contagionlive.com/view/cases-o...
Cases of Cyclosporiasis Continue to Rise Across 31 States With Michigan Reporting Highest Numbers | Contagion Live
The CDC has identified 843 domestically acquired #cyclosporiasis cases across 31 states as of Thursday, with investigators continuing to examine multiple multistate clusters and potential food sources...
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The CDC has identified 843 domestically acquired #cyclosporiasis cases across 31 states as of Thursday, with investigators continuing to examine multiple multistate clusters and potential food sources. Separately, but related, the state of Michigan reported 1,562 confirmed cases.
Cases of Cyclosporiasis Continue to Rise Across 31 States With Michigan Reporting Highest Numbers | Contagion Live
The CDC has identified 843 domestically acquired #cyclosporiasis cases across 31 states as of Thursday, with investigators continuing to examine multiple multistate clusters and potential food sources...
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This week, read about how laboratory antimicrobial susceptibility results may not predict clinical outcomes, watch a clinician discuss the DOTS and PETERPEN trials, the FDA has granted Priority Review to expand dolutegravir use to newborns with HIV, and more. www.contagionlive.com/view/top-inf...
Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of July 5- July 11 | Contagion Live
This week, read about how laboratory antimicrobial susceptibility results may not predict clinical outcomes, watch a clinician discuss the DOTS and PETERPEN trials, the FDA has granted Priority Review...
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New research suggests that bacterial responses to antibiotics vary significantly under nutrient-limited conditions, highlighting potential limitations of standard laboratory susceptibility testing and offering new insights into why some laboratory findings fail to predict clinical outcomes.
Nutrient-Limited Conditions May Dramatically Alter Antibiotic Effectiveness | Contagion Live
New research from Rutgers University suggests that bacterial responses to antibiotics vary significantly under nutrient-limited conditions, highlighting potential limitations of standard laboratory su...
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#ICYMI In the latest Bench to Bedside column, Dr. Mark Biagi and Dr. Ryan Moenster cover susceptibility testing and clinical situations where the lab results do not reflect the antibiotic activity in patients with bacteremia. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/suscept...
Dr. Chuck Cooper @biomerieux.com offers insights on this #Ebola testing platform and the importance of coordination with African countries to secure and deliver this technology to the hot zones and beyond. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/during-...
During Current Outbreak, bioMérieux Delivers its Ebola Rapid Diagnostics Testing in Central Africa | Contagion Live
Accurate, rapid diagnostics capable of distinguishing Ebola from other febrile illnesses are essential to controlling the ongoing, Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. bioMérieux is deploying its Global Fever S...
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In the latest Bench to Bedside column from the @sidpharm.bsky.social Dr. Mark Biagi and Dr. Ryan Moenster discuss when susceptibility testing fails to reflect real-world infections, leading to potential misinterpretation of antibiotic activity. @markbiagi.bsky.social #IDsky #Medsky
Susceptible… But Not Responding: When Lab Results Don’t Match the Patient | Contagion Live
Standard susceptibility testing is performed under controlled conditions that often fail to reflect real-world infections, leading to potential misinterpretation of antibiotic activity in patients wit...
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Island Pharmaceuticals has secured all regulatory and ethics approvals to deploy its investigational antiviral #Galidesivir during the ongoing #Bundibugyo #Ebola outbreak. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/galides...
Galidesivir Cleared for Compassionate Use in Uganda’s Ebola Outbreak | Contagion Live
Island Pharmaceuticals has secured all regulatory and ethics approvals to deploy its investigational antiviral Galidesivir under the WHO's MEURI framework during the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak ...
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The global SNAP trial finds #penicillin as effective as, and safer than #cloxacillin or #flucloxacillin for penicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus auerus bacteremia. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/snap-tr...
SNAP Trial Favors Penicillin over "Antistaphylococcal" Penicillins for Susceptible Staph Bacteremia | Contagion Live
The global SNAP trial finds penicillin as effective as, and safer than cloxacillin or flucloxacillin for penicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus auerus bacteremia.
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SNAP global trial finds cefazolin as effective and safer than the "antistaphlococcal" penicillins oxacillin or flucloxacillin for methicillin-sensitive S aureus bacteremia. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/snap-gl...
SNAP Global Trial Supports Cefazolin for MSSA Bacteremia | Contagion Live
SNAP global trial finds cefazolin as effective and safer than the "antistaphlococcal" penicillins oxacillin or flucloxacillin for methicillin-sensitive S aureus bacteremia.
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Dr. Megan Klatt discusses insights around these trials and how they can affect clinical practice and stewardship. #IDsky www.contagionlive.com/view/importa...
Important Clinical Practice Takeaways From the DOTs and PeterPen Trials | Contagion Live
DOTS data on dalbavancin for complicated Staph aureus bacteremia and PeterPen interim results for ESBL bloodstream infections provide potential options to revisit first-line therapy. Megan Klatt, Phar...
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The #FDA granted Priority Review for a #dolutegravir sNDA in newborns from birth, with a PDUFA action date of August 25, 2026, as the EMA simultaneously validated a parallel marketing application. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/fda-gra...
FDA Grants Priority Review for Dolutegravir in Newborns With HIV | Contagion Live
The FDA granted Priority Review for a dolutegravir sNDA in newborns from birth, with a PDUFA action date of August 25, 2026, as the EMA simultaneously validated a parallel marketing application.
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A look back at Q2 2026's most significant infectious disease developments, including landmark #FDA approvals, a historic #hantavirus outbreak, and an update on a #mRNA #influenza vaccine. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/10-infe...
10 Infectious Disease Developments That Defined Q2 2026 | Contagion Live
A look back at Q2 2026's most significant infectious disease developments, including landmark FDA approvals, a historic hantavirus outbreak, and an update on a mRNA influenza vaccine.
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Merck has reached an agreement with the ADAP Crisis Task Force (ACTF) to help state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) provide access to doravirine/islatravir, the company’s once-daily #HIV treatment. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/merck-a...
Merck, ADAP Crisis Task Force Agree to Expand IDVYNSO Access in HIV | Contagion Live
Merck has reached an agreement with the ADAP Crisis Task Force to help state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs provide doravirine/islatravir access to eligible, virologically suppressed people with HIV.
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Four clinicians and researchers across the spectrum of #HIV care addressed the questions that define the epidemic in 2026. #IDsky #Medsky
HIV in 2026: Four Experts on Aging, Testing, Equity, and Prevention's Next Era | Contagion Live
Four HIV Awareness Month conversations with Kristine Erlandson, MD; Joanne Stekler, MD, MPH; Oni Blackstock, MD, MHS; and Jason Baeten, MD, PhD, reveal what's holding back an epidemic we have the tool...
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Investigational #mRNA #influenza #vaccine prompts broader immune response than conventional vaccines, with activity against multiple strains. #IDsky #Medsky www.contagionlive.com/view/mrna-in...
mRNA Influenza Vaccine Advances Against Multiple Strains | Contagion Live
Investigational mRNA influenza vaccine prompts broader immune response than conventional vaccines, with activity against multiple strains.
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