Aliyah Rabino
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13 cases of infant botulism tied to tainted baby formula
Infants in 10 states have been sickened, and all required hospitalization.
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Infants in 10 states have been sickened, and all required hospitalization.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Estimation of prevention-effective CAB-LA concentrations among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) in HPTN 083
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✅ Just Accepted
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November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Ivermectin found to be safe, effective in small children with scabies
Trial investigators say the results could expand the scale and impact of mass drug administration campaigns against neglected tropical diseases.
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Trial investigators say the results could expand the scale and impact of mass drug administration campaigns against neglected tropical diseases.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Post-trial data highlight doxyPEP resistance concerns
High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In healthcare settings, acute viral respiratory infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Rapid diagnosis could improve patient management. This study assesses the impact of rapid molecular screening of respiratory viruses on hospitalized patient management
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November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Risk factors for Lyme disease in the general population - a survey of adults and caregivers in 28 states
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains have spread globally, prompting WHO to classify this pathogen as a critical priority. High-risk clones are prevalent. #PAeruginosa strains carrying the blaNDM gene have been increasingly reported worldwide
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November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Establishment of a Cynomolgus Macaque Model for Human Adenovirus Type 55?Induced Respiratory Disease
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November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Suspected measles case-patient refuses testing in Salt Lake County
Prior to this year, there had only been one confirmed measles case in Utah since 2020.
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Prior to this year, there had only been one confirmed measles case in Utah since 2020.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
C-reactive protein in TB meningitis: a viable biomarker for individualized care.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Vaccine Effectiveness Against Influenza A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B-Associated Hospitalizations, United States, 1 September 2023 to 31 May 2024
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Vaccine Effectiveness Against Influenza A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B-Associated Hospitalizations, United States, 1 September 2023 to 31 May 2024
The 2023–2024 influenza season included sustained elevated activity from December 2023 to February 2024 and continued activity through May 2024. Influenza A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B viruses circulated during the season.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Prevalence of candidate vaccine targets and genomic features of pediatric invasive Streptococcus agalactiae in Japan
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October 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
More measles in South Carolina as US nears 1,600 confirmed cases
South Carolina officials said all new case-patients were in quarantine before they contracted the disease.
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South Carolina officials said all new case-patients were in quarantine before they contracted the disease.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A Phase 1 Study in Healthy Subjects to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of a Human Monoclonal Antibody (S315) Against Diphtheria Toxin
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A Phase 1 Study in Healthy Subjects to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of a Human Monoclonal Antibody (S315) Against Diphtheria Toxin
The standard of care of diphtheria is in critically short supply globally. We report here a phase 1 study of a human monoclonal antibody against diphtheria
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October 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Time to Reappraise the Antibiotic Treatment for Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis: Data From the Experimental Model
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Time to Reappraise the Antibiotic Treatment for Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis: Data From the Experimental Model
Daptomycin in combination with β-lactams significantly improves the activity of monotherapies in sterilizing valve vegetations and in preventing daptomycin
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October 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Intact and Defective HIV Provirus Changes During Antiretroviral Therapy in People Treated during Acute or Chronic HIV Infection or as HIV Controllers
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September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
High risk sexual behavior for HIV acquisition is associated with gut microbial community in men who have sex with men
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September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#Ebola outbreak in DR Congo adds 11 new cases in past week
The death rate of the outbreak, first declared on September 4, is 61.4%.
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The death rate of the outbreak, first declared on September 4, is 61.4%.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Cryptococcus neoformans and C. gattii represent encapsulated yeasts which have become increasingly common CNS pathogens during the enlarging age of the immunocompromised host
🆕💫 Review: Pain is in the Brain with the Sugar-Coated Killer #idsky
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🆕💫 Review: Pain is in the Brain with the Sugar-Coated Killer #idsky
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September 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
US measles cases near 1,500 as new case confirmed in Chicago area
Eighty-six percent of cases have been linked to one of 38 reported outbreaks.
Eighty-six percent of cases have been linked to one of 38 reported outbreaks.
US measles cases near 1,500 as new case confirmed in Chicago area
Eighty-six percent of cases have been linked to one of 38 reported outbreaks.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Comparison of the Incidence and Risk Factors of Acute Respiratory Illness Associated With COVID-19 and Influenza: Results of the SHIVERS II, III, and IV Prospective Community Cohort Study
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Comparison of the Incidence and Risk Factors of Acute Respiratory Illness Associated With COVID-19 and Influenza: Results of the SHIVERS II, III, and IV Prospective Community Cohort Study
While severe outcomes among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and influenza are well described, comparative studies are lacking on community transmission and milder illnesses associated with COVID-19 and influenza.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Systematic #Corticosteroids Treatment Among Patients With #HIV and #Tuberculosis: This meta-analysis of 1410 HIV-positive TB patinete found that corticosteroid treatment neither significantly reduced all-cause mortality nor increased serious adverse events.
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Efficacy and Safety of Systematic Corticosteroids Treatment Among Patients With HIV and Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
This meta-analysis demonstrated corticosteroid treatment neither significantly reduced all-cause mortality nor increased serious adverse events.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Trial data support 1-dose antibiotic treatment for early syphilis
The results of a randomized controlled trial show a single dose of benzathine penicillin G is noninferior to 3 doses for treating early syphilis.
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The results of a randomized controlled trial show a single dose of benzathine penicillin G is noninferior to 3 doses for treating early syphilis.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Antihistamine nasal spray prevents COVID-19, study finds
Azelastine also showed a significant association with reducing rhinovirus infections.
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Azelastine also showed a significant association with reducing rhinovirus infections.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Cost-effectiveness of Targeted Next Generation Sequencing for TB drug-resistance testing as an alternative to the standard of care in South Africa
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Cost-effectiveness of Targeted Next Generation Sequencing for TB drug-resistance testing as an alternative to the standard of care in South Africa
South Africa faces emerging resistance to TB drugs like bedaquiline. Phenotypic drug susceptibility testing (DST), the current reference standard for bedaquiline DST, has long turnaround times.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM