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CDC: Be Wary of Travelers From African Outbreaks

Marburg virus has caused outbreaks in two African nations, and healthcare workers should be aware of travel history for incoming patients with classic hemorrhagic fever symptoms.

First Oral Fecal Microbiota Product Wins FDA Approval

There is a new tool available in the battle against one of the most common healthcare-associated infections in the United States.

Researchers Use Advanced Technology to Detect MIS-C

Scientists want to improve diagnostic techniques for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, which became a confounding problem during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rezafungin Injection (Rezzayo)

Rezafungin can be prescribed to treat candidemia and invasive candidiasis in patients age 18 years or older with limited or no alternative options.

Viral Exposure and the Risk of Developing Neurodegenerative Disease

In two national European biobanks, researchers identified and replicated 22 pairs of viral exposures associated with a higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Infectious Disease Alert Updates

Occupational Mpox in Healthcare Workers; Homeless People at Risk for Mpox; PRIORIX Is Interchangeable with MMRII

Outbreak of Botulism Due to Intragastric Botulinum Toxin Injection for Weight Loss

An outbreak of botulism after intragastric injection of botulinum toxin to cause weight loss has, to date, affected at least 87 patients.

Challenges in Diagnosing MIS-C

Even though there are clear diagnostic criteria for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), the initial diagnosis is not always certain, and there can be overlapping concurrent bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections that also require prompt treatment.

Doxycycline Demonstrates Protection Against Sexually Transmitted Infections

Common antibiotic could be a key tool to help stem the rising tide of reported cases.

COVID Transmission During Air Travel

Despite careful air filtration in flying aircraft, there remains some risk of disease transmission during travel.