CDC Cancels Publication of Study Showing COVID-19 Vaccine’s Efficacy | Contagion Live The agency’s acting director took the unusual step of withholding the study's publication in The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that showed the vaccine was protective against hospitaliza...

The agency’s acting director took the unusual step of withholding the study's publication in The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that showed the vaccine was protective against hospitalization and emergency department visits. #IDsky #Medsky

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Concomitant Flu and Pertussis Vaccination in Pregnancy Shows No Increased Risk | Contagion Live A large population-based study found that receiving influenza and pertussis vaccines on the same day during pregnancy does not increase the risk of adverse maternal, birth, or neonatal outcomes compar...

A large study found that receiving influenza and pertussis vaccines on the same day during pregnancy does not increase the risk of adverse maternal, birth, or neonatal outcomes compared with pertussis vaccination alone.#IDsky #Medsky

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Contagion Survey: We Need Your Feedback | Contagion Live Our short survey underscores the critical role of audience feedback in shaping more relevant, impactful infectious disease coverage.

We need your help! We have a short survey we were hoping you can fill out in order to give us a better understanding of how you are finding Contagion and what you are reading or watching. Thank you for your consideration! #IDsky #Medsky

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FDA Approves Doravirine/Islatravir, a First-in-Class Two-Drug HIV Regimen | Contagion Live The federal agency has given the nod for Doravirine/Islatravir (Idvynso), a once-daily, two-drug HIV treatment that demonstrated non-inferior efficacy to standard three-drug regimens in phase 3 trials...

The FDA has given the nod for Doravirine/Islatravir (Idvynso), a once-daily, two-drug HIV treatment that demonstrated non-inferior efficacy to standard three-drug regimens in phase 3 trials, expanding options for virologically suppressed adults. #HIV
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Access Barriers Drive Suffering and Higher Costs for C diff Patients | Contagion Live In the third part of our conversation with the Peggy Lillis Foundation’s CEO Christian Lillis, he says insurance restrictions are forcing people with C diff to endure inferior treatments and repeated ...

In the third part of our conversation with the Peggy Lillis Foundation’s CEO Christian John Lillis, he says insurance restrictions are forcing people with C diff to endure inferior treatments and repeated infections raising both human suffering and long-term healthcare costs.

Contagion Survey: We Need Your Feedback | Contagion Live Our short survey underscores the critical role of audience feedback in shaping more relevant, impactful infectious disease coverage.

We need your help! We have a short survey that we are asking our readers to fill out It will underscore the critical role of audience feedback in shaping more relevant, impactful infectious disease coverage. #IDsky #Medsky

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WHO-Recommended Antibiotics Effective in Just 25% of Neonatal Sepsis Cases | Contagion Live A major international study reveals that World Health Organization-recommended first-line antibiotics are effective in only one in four neonatal sepsis infections in low- and middle-income countries, ...

A major study reveals that WHO-recommended first-line antibiotics are effective in only one in four neonatal sepsis infections in low- and middle-income countries, underscoring the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.#ESCMIDGlobal2026
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Efforts to Revive Antibiotic Development With PASTEUR Act, Education, Awareness | Contagion Live AMR Action Fund CEO Henry Skinner, PhD, MBE, provides insights around the legislation including its implementation challenges which may be slowing its path to passage despite bipartisan support in Con...

Dr. Henry Skinner provides insights around the legislation including its implementation challenges which may be slowing its path to passage despite bipartisan support in Congress as well as growing recognition of the global antimicrobial resistance crisis.
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HIV Treatment Reverses Years of Accelerated Biological Aging | Contagion Live New research shows that antiretroviral therapy can reduce HIV-related accelerated biological aging by nearly 4 years, highlighting the critical importance of early and sustained treatment.

New research shows that antiretroviral therapy can reduce HIV-related accelerated biological aging by nearly 4 years, highlighting the critical importance of early and sustained treatment. #ESCMIDGlobal2026

Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of April 12 - April 18 | Contagion Live This week, read about AI and antibiotic development, an innovative hepatitis C program to get postpartum mothers tested and treated sooner, on World Liver Day a nurse talks about her personal story an...

Read about AI and antibiotic development, a hepatitis C program to get postpartum mothers tested and treated sooner, on World Liver Day a nurse talks about her personal story and how she advocate for better education around this vital organ, and more.

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As World Liver Day Approaches, A Focus on Education Around Protecting This Vital Organ | Contagion Live In honor of World Liver Day 2026, a nurse shares the heartbreaking story of her son’s fatal liver disease and her lifelong mission to educate the public about the vital, often overlooked role of liver...

Today is #WorldLiverDay! In honor of it, Thelma King Thiel shares the heartbreaking story of her son’s fatal liver disease and her lifelong mission to educate the public about the vital, often overlooked role of liver health.

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Maternal RSV Vaccination Reduces Infant Hospitalizations by Over 80% | Contagion Live A large real-world study from the UK Health Security Agency presented at ESCMID Global 2026 finds that maternal RSV vaccination given at least two weeks before birth cuts infant hospitalizations by mo...

A large real-world study from the UK Health Security Agency presented at ESCMID Global 2026 finds that maternal RSV vaccination given at least two weeks before birth cuts infant hospitalizations by more than 80%. #ESCMID2026

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Measles Update: April 17, 2026 | Contagion Live The latest CDC numbers show only a 0.40% increase of measles cases from week-to-week. This continues a downward trend in the percentage of cases from last week where there was only a 2.57% increase.

The latest CDC numbers show only a 0.40% increase of #measles cases from week-to-week. This continues a downward trend in the percentage of cases from last week where there was only a 2.57% increase.

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As World Liver Day Approaches, A Focus on Education Around Protecting This Vital Organ | Contagion Live In honor of World Liver Day 2026, a nurse shares the heartbreaking story of her son’s fatal liver disease and her lifelong mission to educate the public about the vital, often overlooked role of liver...

In honor of #WorldLiverDay, a nurse shares the heartbreaking story of her son’s fatal liver disease and her lifelong mission to educate the public about the often overlooked role of the liver. She also has a new initiative that looks to bring greater awareness about the organ to the public.

As Congenital Syphilis Continues to Increase, Diagnostics and Education Play Key Roles to Reduce Incidence Rates | Contagion Live Lily Li, MD, PhD, MBA, discusses factors for increasing incidence rates including low awareness, asymptomatic spread, and gaps in testing and care access, and strategies to increase early. She also pr...

Dr. Lily Li, discusses factors for increasing incidence rates and provides a brief overview for some of the testing options. #STIweek

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It's Time to Create New Antibiotic Classes: Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through AI | Contagion Live In the final episode of the short series, Akhila Kosaraju, MD, talks about changing the development paradigm and moving away from reengineering molecules of existing antibiotic classes and towards cre...

In the final episode of the short series, Akhila Kosaraju, MD, talks about changing the development paradigm and moving away from reengineering molecules of existing antibiotic classes and towards creating new ones. #IDsky #Medtsky

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Meds to Beds: A Hepatitis C Treatment Program for Inpatient Postpartum Mothers | Contagion Live Madeline McCrary, MD, explains her institution’s program as a novel way to get new mothers diagnosed and given their full-course of treatment when they are still in the hospital.

Madeline McCrary, MD, explains her institution’s program as a novel way to get new mothers diagnosed and given their full-course of treatment when they are still in the hospital.

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Children Hospitalized for Pertussis Despite Vaccination | Contagion Live Study ascertains vaccination status of children hospitalized for Bordetella pertussis infections and assesses diagnostic value of testing modalities.

Study ascertains vaccination status of children hospitalized for Bordetella pertussis infections and assesses diagnostic value of testing modalities.

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Pharma and AI Partnering to Drive New Era in Antibiotic Development | Contagion Live In the second episode of this short series, Akhila Kosaraju, MD, talks about how Phare Bio and Basilea Pharmaceuticals are partnering to develop antimicrobials taking them from AI molecules to clinica...

In the second episode of this short series, Akhila Kosaraju, MD, talks about how Phare Bio and Basilea Pharmaceuticals are partnering to develop antimicrobials taking them from AI molecules to clinical trials. #IDsky #Medsky

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Turning Tragedy Into Advocacy for Hepatitis and Liver Health Awareness | Contagion Live A nurse’s decades-long advocacy highlights how personal loss and gaps in public education have shaped ongoing challenges in hepatitis B vaccination and liver disease awareness.

Thelma King Thiel’s decades-long advocacy highlights how personal loss and gaps in public education have shaped ongoing challenges in #hepatitis B vaccination and liver disease awareness.

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A Path to Prevention: Precision Tracking of Staph in NICUs Reveals Hidden Transmission Risks | Contagion Live A new study shows that strain-level surveillance of Staphylococcus aureus in NICUs can identify hidden transmission pathways and enable targeted interventions to reduce serious infections in vulnerabl...

A new study shows that strain-level surveillance of Staphylococcus aureus in NICUs can identify hidden transmission pathways and enable targeted interventions to reduce serious infections in vulnerable newborns. #IDsky #Medsky

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Utilizing AI for Drug Discovery: Uncovering Needles in Haystacks | Contagion Live Akhila Kosaraju, MD, provides insights around how AI is moving towards an accelerated pace of antimicrobial development in hopes of getting molecules into clinical trials and approved much faster than...

Dr. Akhila Kosaraju provides insights around how AI is moving towards an accelerated pace of antimicrobial development in hopes of getting molecules into clinical trials and approved much faster than the current paradigm. #IDsky #Medsky
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Rapid Diagnostic Testing: Prescribers' Perceptions and Antibiotic Prescribing | Contagion Live Study examines how clinicians consider rapid pneumonia panel test results in prescribing antibiotics in the ICU.

Study examines how clinicians consider rapid pneumonia panel test results in prescribing antibiotics in the ICU. #IDsky #Medsky

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2026 MAD-ID and SIDP Meeting: Harnessing Organizational Synergies for Clinical Education, Networking Opportunities | Contagion Live The inaugural MAD-ID and SIDP 2026 meeting aims to provide new infectious diseases education offerings, dynamic speakers, and strong networking opportunities for younger clinicians. SIDP President Eri...

#ICYMI @sidpharm.bsky.social President Erin McCreary, PharmD, BCIDP, FIDSA, offers some insights around the upcoming event. Learn more about this year's meeting!

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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of April 5 - April 11 | Contagion Live This week, read about genomic surveillance of Candida auris, commentary on vector-borne disease diagnostics, the latest measles numbers, and more.

This week, read about genomic surveillance of Candida auris, commentary on vector-borne disease diagnostics, the latest measles numbers, and more. #IDsky #Medsky

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Measles Update: April 10, 2026 | Contagion Live The latest CDC numbers show a 2.57% increase of measles cases from week-to-week. This is a significant decrease in the percentage of cases from last week where there was a 6.1% increase.

The latest CDC numbers show a 2.57% increase of measles cases from week-to-week. This is a significant decrease in the percentage of cases from last week where there was a 6.1% increase.

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Upcoming C diff Summit Features Discussions on Access to Therapeutics, Prevention | Contagion Live Peggy Lillis Foundation’s annual event will have a number of speakers addressing these Clostridioides difficile (C diff)-related issues as they look to draw awareness to shortcomings in both areas as well as others. The organization's CEO Christian John Lillis offers some insights around the upcoming meeting.

A Reminder: The Peggy Lillis Foundation National Summit and Lobby Day events are next week! Check out the article to learn more and sign-up for the event! ##Cdiff

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Shionogi has been awarded a major US government contract to scale domestic manufacturing and expand the use of its antibiotic cefiderocol to combat antimicrobial resistance and high-priority biothreat pathogens.

Upcoming C diff Summit Features Discussions on Access to Therapeutics, Prevention | Contagion Live Peggy Lillis Foundation’s annual event will have a number of speakers addressing these Clostridioides difficile (C diff)-related issues as they look to draw awareness to shortcomings in both areas as ...

#ICYMI Peggy Lillis Foundation’s annual Summit and Lobby Day is next week. Learn more about the events and register for them!

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Wolbachia-Infected Mosquito Releases Cut Dengue Risk by Over 70% in Trial | Contagion Live A large cluster-randomized trial in Singapore found that releasing sterile male Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes greatly reduced dengue infections by suppressing local mosquito populations.

A large cluster-randomized trial in Singapore found that releasing sterile male Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes greatly reduced dengue infections by suppressing local mosquito populations.

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