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Annie Antar, MD, PhD, offers insights around her research on her findings around this subject. #CROI2025 #CROI #IDsky #Medsky

We've arrived in San Francisco for CROI 2025! Excited to connect with clinicians and discuss inspiring research. 🦠 #CROI2025 #IDsky #MEDsky

#ICYMI In the latest @sidpharm.bsky.social Bench to Bedside column, Dr. Lindsey M. Childs-Kean and Dr. Megan Klatt review new guidance on the treatment of drug-susceptible and drug-resistance Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. #IDsky #Medsky

This week, read and listen to our coverage of advancing RNA therapies and new vaccine options, Vaxart's oral norovirus vaccine and Recce Pharmaceuticals' synthetic gel for ABSSSI, and more. #IDsky #MEDsky www.contagionlive.com/view/top-5-i...

Dr. Stacy Lindborg, CEO of IMUNON, discusses the results of the IMNN-101 vaccine in its Phase 1 trial, showing a 2- to 4-fold increase in neutralizing antibodies and cross-reactivity against multiple COVID variants. #IDsky #MEDsky Listen to our interview here: www.contagionlive.com/view/imunon-...

#Breaking Texas reports 39 more #measles cases since Tuesday, and the CDC says there are 222 cases in the US. #measlesoutbreak #Idsky #Medsky

What FDA news are you most excited about this month? Let us know! #IDsky #MEDsky February brought on important FDA approvals & updates, including Bavarian Nordic’s chikungunya vax, GSK’s meningococcal vax, & Emblaveo for complicated infections. Recap here: www.contagionlive.com/view/top-fda...

Dr. Katherine Kahn, prof of medicine @ UCLA questions the routine use of Paxlovid in vaccinated, standard-risk older adults & the importance of linking vaccination status with the need for treatments like Paxlovid in future guidelines. #IDsky #MEDsky Read more: www.contagionlive.com/view/insight...

New Mexico resident has died after testing positive for #Measles, though the official cause of death is still under investigation. They were unvaccinated & did not seek medical care prior to passing. The NMDOH urges residents to get vaccinated. #IDsky #MEDsky www.contagionlive.com/view/measles...

In an interview with Dr. Sean Tucker, CSO of Vaxart discussed the promising results of their oral norovirus vaccine in older adults. #IDsky #MEDsky Listen to our full interview here: www.contagionlive.com/view/vaxart-...

InflaRx CEO Niels Riedemann, MD, discusses the issue that arose and cost them some of their data for their investigational therapy being studied for SARS-CoV-2-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

ICYMI: Dr. Manjot Gill from @NorthwesternMed Medicine discusses how a study on retinal capillary perfusion in #LongCOVID patients may provide valuable insights into the neuro effects of the condition & offer markers for diagnosis & treatment. #IDsky #MEDsky www.contagionlive.com/view/retinal...

Vaxart's Phase 1b trial of its oral norovirus vaccine shows promising results in elderly adults, with a 100% increase in serum anti-VP1 IgA and reduced viral shedding by 85%. #IDsky #MEDsky Read more: www.contagionlive.com/view/vaxart-...

The #CDC is on the ground in Texas helping the state’s department of health with the outbreak. #measlesoutbreak #IDsky #Medsky

Pemivibart (Pemgarda), demonstrated activity against the LP81 strain. @invivyd.bsky.social #IDsky #Medsky

The FDA has paused @biontechse.bsky.social's Phase I/IIa trial of its malaria vaccine, BNT165e, amid unspecified concerns. With over 180 participants in the trial, the vaccine aims to combat malaria using mRNA technology. #IDsky #MEDsky Read here: www.contagionlive.com/view/fda-pau...

Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Sunil Parikh, Professor at @yalemedicine.bsky.social elaborates on how repeated high-dose ivermectin MDA showed no significant reduction in malaria incidence (1.78 vs 1.84 cases per 100 person-weeks). #IDsky #MEDsky Listen here: www.contagionlive.com/view/ivermec...

ICYMI: Check out how RNA medicines and therapies are driving healthcare innovation and the advancements in RNA-based vaccines for targeting flu, cancer, malaria, HIV, and more. #IDsky #MEDsky Listen to Dr. Kate Broderick's full interview: www.contagionlive.com/view/rna-med...

This is the second installment of a 2-part report on a new guideline on candidiasis from the European Confederation for Medical Mycology (ECMM) highlights selected treatment recommendations. #IDsky #Medsky

Part 1 with Dr. Sunil Parikh Prof at Yale, he discusses the findings of a Phase 3 clinical trial in Burkina Faso that tested ivermectin mass drug administration alongside seasonal malaria chemoprevention. #IDsky #MEDsky Listen here and stay tuned for Part 2: www.contagionlive.com/view/insight...

Alan Dunton, MD, director and chief medical advisor, @Recce Pharmaceuticals discusses the company’s novel product, R327G (RECCE 327), and offers insights into its potential indications and clinical trials.

New study shows that #LongCOVID patients with neurological symptoms have reduced retinal capillary perfusion. Dr. Manjot Gill from Northwestern Medicine discusses the findings & their potential implications for diagnosis & treatment. #IDsky #MEDsky Listen: www.contagionlive.com/view/retinal...

Twenty organizations asked the high court to consider the federal government’s position on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and #HIV and hepatitis testing. #IDsky #Medsky

RNA medicines can potentially change healthcare by providing solutions for diseases like flu, cancer, HIV, and malaria. Dr. Kate Broderick discusses how RNA technologies are expanding into new areas. #IDsky #MEDsky Listen here: www.contagionlive.com/view/rna-med...

This first of a 2-part report on new guideline from the European Confederation for Medical Mycology summarizes diagnostic considerations; with part 2 describing recommended treatments. #IDsky #Medsky

ICYMI: Dr. Ken Duncan from the Gates Foundation discusses the $50M Gr-ADI initiative, aiming to accelerate antibiotic discovery for #AMR, especially in low-resource settings. #IDsky #MEDsky Listen here: www.contagionlive.com/view/gram-ne...

In the latest Bench to Bedside column from the @sidpharm.bsky.social Dr. Lindsey Childs-Kean and Dr. Megan Klatt review new guidance on the treatment of drug-susceptible and drug-resistance Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. #IDsky #Medsky

Infectious diseases FDA approvals & updates from February 2025! From new vaccines for chikungunya and meningococcal disease to key updates on HIV prevention, stay informed on the latest regulatory decisions. #IDsky #MEDsky Read here: www.contagionlive.com/view/top-fda...

A machine learning assessment agrees with an evaluation based on factors identified by infectious diseases experts that IDSA guidelines for treating uncomplicated UTI, last issued in 2011, remain valid today. #IDsky #Medsky

This week, phage and antibiotic treatment for resistant Pseudomonas infections, concerns over SEP-1’s impact on sepsis management, and ongoing measles outbreak signaling declining vaccination rates. #IDsky #MEDsky www.contagionlive.com/view/top-5-i...

With the release of these guidelines and HHS cancelling the FDA VRBPAC meeting set to discuss these vaccine recommendations, @aradultimmdoc.medsky.social @nfidvaccines.bsky.social offers insights on these developments. #IDsky #Medsky

The 2024 UK-AWaRe classification moves first-generation cephalosporins to the Access category, expanding treatment options for patients with allergies. The UK aims for 70% of total antibiotic use to come from the Access category by 2029. Read more: www.contagionlive.com/view/adaptat...

The interim results demonstrated a slightly better vaccine effectiveness in individuals who are immunocompetent vs immunocompromised individuals. #IDsky #Medsky

See you in San Francisco at #CROI2025 🌉🏙️ Contagion will be at CROI March 9-12— we are excited to connect with you and share your research! #IDsky #MEDsky

Dr. Gabriel Nussbaum discussed his research on how Porphyromonas gingivalis evades the immune system using the CD47 pathway, contributing to gum disease and increasing risks for systemic infections. #IDsky #MEDsky Read more: www.contagionlive.com/view/how-por...

The state’s health department has confirmed all 3 cases are in people who are unvaccinated. #measles #IDsky #Medsky

Erlinda Ulloa, MD, from Children’s Hospital of Orange County discusses a severe case including how they secured the phage treatment, and her experience with the investigational treatment. #IDsky #Medsky

ICYMI: Phase 2/3 trial results show that Novavax vaccine NVX-CoV2601, based on the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant, outperforms NVX-CoV2373 in neutralizing antibody levels. Findings suggest this could be a more effective booster. #IDsky #MEsky www.contagionlive.com/view/novavax...

The FDA has canceled the #VRBPAC meeting scheduled for March 13, which was set to select flu strains for the 2025-2026 season. #IDsky #MEDsky The CDC reported 33 million flu illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, & 19,000 deaths so far this #fluseason Read more: www.contagionlive.com/view/fda-flu...

The USDA launched a $1 billion plan to strengthen biosecurity, support farmers, & fund research to address the outbreak & stabilize egg prices. #IDsky #MEDsky Meanwhile, since April 2024, the CDC reports 70 human cases of H5N1 linked to poultry & dairy. www.contagionlive.com/view/cdc-rep...

From @contagionlive.bsky.social: A school-aged child has died from #measles in Texas—the first death in the ongoing outbreak, which now has 124 cases. CHOP's Paul Offit, MD, warns that such outbreaks signal declining childhood vaccination rates. Learn more: www.contagionlive.com/view/measles...

[email protected] says #measles outbreaks are the first sign that childhood vaccination rates are starting to decline. He offers insights on the disease’s clinical presentation, treatment insights, and understanding parents’ concerns around vaccines. #IDsky #Medsky

A multistate #Listeria outbreak linked to Prairie Farms supplement shakes has affected 38 people across 21 states, with 37 hospitalizations and 12 deaths. #IDsky #MEDsky The FDA and CDC are investigating the issue, and a recall has been issued. Learn more: www.contagionlive.com/view/listeri...

ICYMI: A new study in JAMA reveals strong uptake of the RSVpreF vaccine (64% in pregnant individuals) and nirsevimab (70.1% in infants), showing a successful RSV prevention strategy with high coverage and promising perinatal outcomes. #IDsky #MEDsky Learn more: www.contagionlive.com/view/high-up...

Dr. Duncan from the Gates Foundation discussed the launch of the $50M Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery Innovator #GrADI initiative, focusing on developing new antibiotics for Gram-negative bacteria and #AMR, aiming to reduce deaths in LMIC. #IDsky #MEDsky www.contagionlive.com/view/gram-ne...

This region of Africa, which has been beset by mpox, malaria, Ebola, and Marburg disease is also seeing a mysterious illness with several hundred reported cases in 2 villages in Africa.

Thanks @contagionlive.bsky.social for the opportunity to highlight some of the hot ID topics from 2024 that we covered in our recent review: doi.org/10.1093/cid/... Always great to be able to talk about all that is going on in ID!

Todd Riccobene, PhD, senior scientific director, Anti-Infectives and Infectious Diseases, US Medical Affairs + Health Impact at AbbVie provides more information on the newly approved antibiotic combination for these infections. #Idsky #Medsky

Dr. James Ford discusses the lack of strong evidence supporting SEP-1's impact on sepsis mortality and suggests CMS shift to outcome-based measures. #SepsisManagement #IDsky #MEDsky Read more of his insights here: www.contagionlive.com/view/reevalu...