Review of ESBL-producing E. coli epidemiology and fluoroquinolone resistance in Mexican community isolates
UTIs Are Getting Harder to Treat — Here’s Why
This retrospective cross-sectional study reviews community-acquired E. coli isolates from Mexico. Among 244 samples, 68% produced ESBL, with…
This could change how doctors choose antibiotics for UTIs.
Review Highlights Antibody Responses to Influenza A(H3N2) in Nicaraguan Population
High Antibodies Can Hide Your Immunity
This review examines immune responses in 306 RT-PCR-confirmed Influenza A(H3N2) infections from two household studies in Managua, Nicaragua.…
Imagine you get the flu, but you feel only a little sick.
Diagnostic accuracy study compares HSV-1 IgG assays in adult male workers in Qatar
New Herpes Test Could Change How Doctors Check for Infection
This diagnostic accuracy study evaluated three HSV-1 IgG assays against a Western blot reference standard in 400 archived serum samples from…
A new automated blood test shows better accuracy for finding herpes than older methods.
Preclinical modeling study on COVID-19 and Ebola epidemic dynamics and interventions
Cities Spread Disease Faster — Here’s What Helps
This is a preclinical modeling study using a UK-based spatial metapopulation SEIR framework to simulate COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks. The au…
This new tool could help leaders slow epidemics before they explode.
Observational cohort study of influenza A/H1N1 pneumonia outcomes in Vietnam.
Flu Pneumonia Risk: Why Nearly Half Need ICU Care
This is a retrospective cohort study of 158 adult patients with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 pneumonia in Vietnam. The study found high rates of I…
This research highlights specific warning signs that predict severe flu complications.
Integrative review of Epimedium flavonoids in hepatitis and cirrhosis shows preclinical promise but lacks clinical validation.
Ancient Herb Shows New Promise for Liver Scarring and Hepatitis
This integrative review synthesizes data from 33 high-impact studies regarding Epimedium species and its bioactive flavonoids, icariin and i…
This research suggests a traditional herb may offer a new way to protect the liver, but more work is needed to prove it’s safe and effective…
Meta-analysis of antimicrobial resistance prevalence in Tanzanian hospital pathogens
Common Antibiotics Are Failing in Tanzania, New Data Reveals
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data from 28 studies on antimicrobial resistance in clinically relevant pathogens withi…
This research shows that common antibiotics are losing their power in Tanzania, urging a critical update to how infections are treated.
Review of Hepatitis E Virus Associated Neurological Injury Syndromes
Hepatitis E virus may be linked to several rare neurological conditions.
This review examines the association between Hepatitis E virus (HEV) exposure and specific neurological conditions, including Guillain–Barré…
A review suggests Hepatitis E virus might connect to rare neurological issues like Guillain–Barré syndrome, though more research is needed t…
Nasopharyngeal swab tNGS shows high bacterial concordance with BALF in ICU pneumonia
Nasal swabs can spot key pneumonia germs in ICU patients when lung tests aren't ready
This prospective observational cohort study in 105 critically ill ICU patients found high concordance between nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) and …
For critically ill pneumonia patients, a quick nasal swab can often match the gold-standard lung test for major bacteria, offering a faster …
Sterile-site yeast isolates linked to fungemia, sepsis, and mortality in a retrospective cohort study.
Blood Infections From Yeast Are Changing—Here’s What Patients Need to Know
This retrospective cohort study analyzed 231 consecutive sterile-site yeast isolates from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital between 2019 and 2023.…
This study shows that not all yeast infections are the same, and your specific risk factors—like kidney injury or recent surgery—can dramati…
Trypanosomatidae Infection Prevalence in South American Coatis From Brazilian Urban Forest Fragments (110)
City Coatis Carry Dangerous Parasites
This cohort study evaluated Trypanosomatidae infection in 110 South American coatis (Nasua nasua) from urban forest fragments in Campo Grand…
A new look at city wildlife shows that common coatis are hiding dangerous bugs that could one day affect people.
Pilot study evaluates molecular POCT for Streptococcus pyogenes in children
Fast Strep Test Might Stop Unnecessary Antibiotics for Children
This pilot research study assessed a molecular point-of-care test (POCT) for Streptococcus pyogenes in 49 children at a West London ED. The …
A new fast test could help doctors stop giving antibiotics to kids who don't need them.