Long-Acting Injectable ART Preferences Emerge Interviews in Pakistan highlight what people with HIV want from long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy and what may block uptake.

💉🧩 Interviews: long-acting HIV shots looked attractive for fewer pills and more privacy. Concerns: side effects, clinic waits, access.

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Tick, Tick, Boom! An Update on Tickborne Infections in the United States The burden of tickborne diseases in the US more than doubled between 2004–2016, with >491,000 cases reported during this period...

🕷️ Tickborne infections are on the rise across the U.S.

Karen C. Bloch of @vanderbilt.edu breaks down current epidemiology and key clinical considerations for ID specialists.

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Rural Americans Face Higher Burden of Dementia Risk New data reveal U.S. adults in rural areas face higher rates of modifiable dementia risk factors, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies.

🧠 New data reveal rural Americans aged 45+ face higher rates of modifiable dementia risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hearing loss underscoring the need for targeted prevention and better access to care.

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Role of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in COVID-19 Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have declined, but SARS-CoV-2 transmission remains high in high-exposure settings and...

🦠 New AMJ infographic: Post-exposure prophylaxis must evolve with shifting COVID-19 variants...

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IDWeek 2025: RSV Shot After Birth Sparks Powerful Immunity A U.S. study finds RSV immunization after birth is safe and provides strong antibody protection in infants, regardless of maternal vaccination status.

🧬 At #IDWeek, a major study shows that vaccinating infants for RSV right after birth is safe and yields high antibody levels, even when mothers received RSV vaccination during pregnancy.

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RSV Vaccine Cuts Severe Illness in Seniors First postlicensure season data show high RSV vaccine effectiveness against acute respiratory illness in older adults, including high-risk subgroups and severe outcomes, supporting broad uptake in eli...

💉 New data show a single RSV vaccine dose reduced severe illness by almost 80% and lowered hospitalization rates in adults aged 60+. Strong evidence that vaccination offers vital protection for older adults this winter.

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IDWeek 2025: C. diff Deaths Show Stark Demographic Gaps A 25-year USA study finds C. diff deaths highest among White people, women, and city residents, though overall mortality has fallen since 2015.

⚠️ New IDWeek data reveal sharp racial and regional disparities in Clostridioides difficile deaths across the U.S. Black and Hispanic patients experience higher mortality, highlighting urgent needs for equity-focused prevention.

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Could Warm Milk Help Protect Preterm Infants from NEC? A randomized trial will assess whether thermostatic milk feeding reduces necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and improves growth and feeding tolerance in very preterm infants.

🍼 Could warming milk safeguard preterm infants? A new study will test if feeding milk at body temperature can reduce necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gut disease that threatens very preterm babies.

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Invasive Gastric Cancer Patterns After H. pylori Eradication Invasive gastric cancer after Helicobacter pylori eradication shows distinct traits including upper stomach location and absent map-like redness, underscoring the need for vigilant endoscopic surveill...

🔎 Invasive gastric cancer may develop in unique ways after H. pylori eradication, appearing more often in the upper stomach and lacking map-like redness, which complicates early endoscopic surveillance and diagnosis.

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How Messaging Strategies Impact STI Vaccine Uptake Universal recommendations increase acceptance of vaccines for sexually transmitted infections compared with targeted guidance, highlighting the influence of language and awareness on vaccine decision-...

📢 How recommendations are framed changes outcomes. Universal wording increased acceptance of STI vaccines for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and herpes across populations in the USA, China, and Indonesia.

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Nationwide Burkholderia cepacia Outbreaks Linked to Contaminated Products Nationwide B. cepacia outbreaks linked to contaminated ultrasound gel and disinfectant wipes reveal ongoing risks of healthcare-associated infection and highlight the importance of rapid multidiscipli...

🧫 Nationwide B. cepacia outbreaks linked to contaminated ultrasound gel and disinfectant wipes reveal hidden threats in hospital supply chains, demanding swift multidisciplinary response to protect patients.

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Interview: Tina Tan My mission and vision for IDSA during my tenure as President have been to continue advocating strongly for the society's strategic...

🩺 Honored to interview Tina Tan, IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social President, on vaccine equity & antibiotic stewardship, calling for shorter, precise treatments, tackling misinformation, and improving care for children.

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China Confronts Chikungunya Surge as Cases Near 8,000 China reports nearly 8000 chikungunya cases in Guangdong Province, with most mild but linked to expanding Aedes mosquito habitats and climate change impacts.

🦟 Southern China reports nearly 8,000 cases of chikungunya. While most are mild, the outbreak is tied to the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, fueled by changing climate conditions.

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Predicting Recurrent TB with a 5-Point Checklist A five-item tool using spirometry and basic clinical data may predict recurrent tuberculosis with moderate accuracy, helping clinicians improve post-treatment case-finding in high-risk patients.

🧪 A 5-point tool using BMI, income, spirometry & more may help predict who’s at risk of recurrent TB. 🎯 Early detection = better outcomes.

📍 Based on post-treatment data in India.

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Fecal Transplants Show Promise for Recurrent UTIs Fecal microbiota transplant cut recurrent urinary tract infections by 68% in postmenopausal women and reduced multidrug-resistant colonization, suggesting a safe and promising treatment alternative.

🦠 Can FMT save the urinary tract? 💡 A small study finds that FMT may help prevent recurrent UTIs by reshaping the microbiome. Read more with #AMJMicrobiology: www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/mi...

Sharp Rise in Syphilis Found in Türkiye HIV Study A Türkiye-based study finds high syphilis prevalence among people living with HIV, especially younger men, underscoring the need for routine screening and integrated STI-HIV care.

A sharp rise in syphilis among people living with HIV has been uncovered in Türkiye, 33% tested positive, with the highest burden in young men.

A call for stronger STI screening in HIV programs.

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Fungal Threats Rising as Climate Changes Climate change is accelerating the spread of resistant fungal pathogens like Candida auris and Aspergillus, posing a rising threat to public health through adaptation and geographic expansion.

🌍 Climate change is accelerating the spread and severity of fungal infections.

Experts warn of global health risks, from antifungal resistance to airborne pathogens.

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Surgery Cuts Brain Abscess Death Risk and Favored Over Drug Treatment Neurosurgical treatment halves the risk of death and rupture in brain abscess patients, according to a nationwide emulated trial. Findings support surgery over non-operative care for optimal outcomes.

Brain abscess study: surgery outperforms non-op care, slashing death and rupture risk. 1 in 3 conservatively managed still needed surgery. Proactive neurosurgical strategy strongly supported.

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Surprising Findings on RSV and Co-Infections in Infants New multi-center US study finds RSV co-infection in children under two is not linked to worse clinical outcomes, challenging assumptions about co-infection severity.

🩺 Surprising findings from a recent study indicate that co-detection of RSV with other respiratory viruses in infants under 2 years old isn't linked to more severe clinical outcomes...

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