Infectious Disease Special Edition

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Serious fungal infections can be especially challenging to treat in immunocompromised patients.Now, early phase 3 result...
09/08/2026

Serious fungal infections can be especially challenging to treat in immunocompromised patients.

Now, early phase 3 results for an investigational antifungal therapy are generating interest among infectious disease specialists.

Find out what researchers reported and why the findings may matter:
šŸ”— https://www.idse.net/a/FjwBAA/f

Amputation rates tied to opioid-related hospitalizations are rising faster than those seen in nonā€“opioid-related admissi...
09/07/2026

Amputation rates tied to opioid-related hospitalizations are rising faster than those seen in nonā€“opioid-related admissions, according to new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Researchers found the sharpest increases in the Northeast and West, underscoring the growing burden of severe infections, wound complications, and long-term disability linked to substance use.

The findings highlight an urgent need for earlier intervention, wound care, rehabilitation access, and multidisciplinary support.

Read more: https://www.idse.net/a/NzsBAA/f

šŸ¦  COVID-19ā€™s impact on antimicrobial resistance may be lasting.A new study of 243 U.S. hospitals found that while overal...
09/06/2026

šŸ¦  COVID-19ā€™s impact on antimicrobial resistance may be lasting.

A new study of 243 U.S. hospitals found that while overall antimicrobial resistance rates returned to pre-pandemic levels, hospital-onset AMR infections remained elevated.

Hospital-onset AMR increased by 31.5% during the pandemic peak and remained above baseline afterward.

Researchers point to factors including increased antibiotic use, greater patient acuity and strain on infection prevention practicesā€”but important questions remain about how to reverse the trend.

Read the full story: https://www.idse.net/a/yj0BAA/f

šŸ¦  Hib is rare in the U.S.ā€”but recent clusters show it hasnā€™t disappeared.A new CDC report identified 44 cases of invasiv...
09/06/2026

šŸ¦  Hib is rare in the U.S.ā€”but recent clusters show it hasnā€™t disappeared.

A new CDC report identified 44 cases of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among adults in Alaska, Washington and Oregon between April 2023 and December 2025.

Among those affected, 95% had pneumonia, 91% were hospitalized and 5 people died. Most had no documented Hib vaccination.

The clusters highlight the importance of surveillance and the need for better strategies to protect adults at increased risk of invasive Hib disease.

Read the full story: https://www.idse.net/a/yz0BAA/f

šŸ” Is your pharmacy prepared for a cyberattack?Ransomware and other cybersecurity threats can do more than disrupt techno...
09/05/2026

šŸ” Is your pharmacy prepared for a cyberattack?

Ransomware and other cybersecurity threats can do more than disrupt technologyā€”they can interrupt e-prescribing, expose protected health information and bring pharmacy operations to a standstill.

Experts at Asembiaā€™s AXS26 Summit discussed practical ways pharmacy leaders can strengthen their defenses, including multifactor authentication, data encryption, employee threat testing and careful third-party vendor oversight.

Read the full story: https://www.idse.net/a/xj0BAA/f

šŸ« For patients with advanced HIV-associated tuberculosis, more treatment didnā€™t necessarily mean better outcomes.Two cli...
09/04/2026

šŸ« For patients with advanced HIV-associated tuberculosis, more treatment didnā€™t necessarily mean better outcomes.

Two clinical trials evaluated different strategies for reducing mortality among hospitalized patients with severe HIV-associated TB:

šŸ’Š Intensified TB treatment: Higher doses of rifampicin and isoniazid did not reduce 48-week mortality.

šŸ’‰ Adjunctive prednisone: A two-week course did not significantly reduce mortality at 12 weeks.

The findings highlight how difficult it remains to reduce mortality among patients who present with advanced immunosuppression and disseminated TB.

Read the full story: https://www.idse.net/a/2D0BAA/f

Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine guidelines outline who should get immunized, including children, older adults and pregnant...
09/03/2026

Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine guidelines outline who should get immunized, including children, older adults and pregnant people.

https://www.idse.net/a/az4BAA/f

What does pandemic preparedness look like in action?In Latin America and the Caribbean, a new PAHOā€“CSL Seqirus agreement...
09/02/2026

What does pandemic preparedness look like in action?

In Latin America and the Caribbean, a new PAHOā€“CSL Seqirus agreement now reserves millions of flu vaccine doses and builds in rapid manufacturing capacity if a pandemic hits.

Read more: https://www.idse.net/a/vzoBAA/f

šŸ± H5N1 in cats is raising new questions about zoonotic exposure.A new CDC report found evidence suggesting a possible ca...
08/31/2026

šŸ± H5N1 in cats is raising new questions about zoonotic exposure.

A new CDC report found evidence suggesting a possible cat-to-human exposure involving a veterinary professional. What happenedā€”and what precautions should those working with animals take?

Read more: https://www.idse.net/a/2j0BAA/f

šŸ§‘ā€āš•ļø Moving from pediatric to adult HIV care can be a vulnerable time for adolescents.A new study in South Africa found ...
08/31/2026

šŸ§‘ā€āš•ļø Moving from pediatric to adult HIV care can be a vulnerable time for adolescents.

A new study in South Africa found that an adolescent-friendly transition intervention improved retention in care among teens with perinatally acquired HIV.

The intervention used facilitated discussion groups designed to strengthen peer support and communication with healthcare teams and caregivers.

At nine months, retention in care was significantly higher with both approaches:

šŸ“ In-person: 27%
šŸ“± Virtual: 57%
ā³ Delayed intervention: 13%

The in-person group also had significantly higher viral suppression.

Read the full story: https://www.idse.net/a/1T0BAA/f

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