Infectious Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
Malaria is spreading in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years
The CDC said the risk of getting malaria while in the United States “remains extremely low.”
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Placebo effect can be found in a cup of coffee
Plus: Humble shopping carts become diagnostic tools and dirty dentures become homes for respiratory pathogens.
From the Journals
Comorbid respiratory disease key predictor of NTM-PD
Overall, comorbid respiratory disease was significantly associated with an increased risk of NTM-PD.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC signs off on RSV vaccine for older adults
The vote recommending shared decision making about the vaccine, instead of a routine vaccination recommended for all, “is a weaker recommendation...
News from the FDA/CDC
Severe strep infections rebound after pandemic lull
These infections fell by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic and were especially low in children.
Latest News
FDA passes on olorofim despite critical need for antifungals
There are only four antifungal classes currently available, and there are few new candidates in the pipeline.
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Low-calorie tastes sweeter with a little salt
Plus: Indiana loses its biggest Butt, and sugarless sweeteners lose the aftertaste.
News
Bordetella parapertussis reemerges as a cause of respiratory illness in children
Testing is the only way to reliably distinguish between Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis.
Feature
FDA warns of tattoo ink tied to dangerous infections
“I’ve seen several different infections from tattooing, and they are from organisms that tend to contaminate things in damp, liquid-type...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA panel backs new COVID booster focusing only on variants
Panelists also raised other questions during the meeting, including concerns about moves toward tying COVID vaccinations into the model of annual...
Conference Coverage
Latest data: COVID vaccine safety, protection, and breakthrough infections in inflammatory, autoimmune diseases
EULAR 2023 served up a bevy of studies on the protection and safety of COVID vaccines for patients and pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well...