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Cure Hepatitis C Act 2025: US Strategy to End Hepatitis C

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 10h

The act aims to expand testing, treatment, and prevention through a subscription-based model. The legislation would invest billions in public health infrastructure, remove barriers to curative therapies, and ensure high-risk and underserved populations have access to life-saving HCV treatment.

Through the bipartisan Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025, legislation seeks to provide nationwide hepatitis C treatment and strengthen public health infrastructure by expanding testing, treatment, and prev...

The Center for Discovery and Innovation: Harnessing the Cutting Edge of Medical Science

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 1d

The center’s Chief Scientific Officer David Perlin, PhD, provides some insights on the evolution of their antiviral program from its foundation in treating COVID-19 to addressing all pancoronaviruses. #IDsky #Medsky

The center’s Chief Scientific Officer David Perlin, PhD, provides some insights on the evolution of their antiviral program from its foundation in treating COVID-19 to addressing all pancoronaviruses.

Hepatitis and Cancer: Silent Threats to the Liver

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 1d

Your liver silently powers and protects your body every day, but untreated hepatitis infections, excessive alcohol, and poor diet can destroy its vital cells, leading to fatigue, cirrhosis, and liver cancer if not prevented through awareness and care.

Your liver silently powers and protects your body every day, but untreated hepatitis infections, excessive alcohol, and poor diet can destroy its vital cells, leading to fatigue, cirrhosis, and liver ...

Tailoring Pneumonia Treatment: How Severity, Season, and Comorbidities Guide Antimicrobial Choices

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 1d

George Sakoulas, MD, discusses how antimicrobial selection for patients with pneumonia depends on illness severity, seasonal pathogen patterns, comorbidities, and prior antibiotic exposure, with particular attention to high-risk populations requiring tailored therapy.

An expert discusses how antimicrobial selection for patients with pneumonia depends on illness severity, seasonal pathogen patterns, comorbidities, and prior antibiotic exposure, with particular atten...

Corndog, Sausage on a Stick Recalls

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 2d

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides information on the 2 companies recalls and the products.

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides information on the 2 companies recalls and the products.

Further Insights Around the ACIP’s Recent Series of Meetings

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 2d

William Schaffner MD, provides more context around the committee’s vaccines recommendations. #IDsky #Medsky

William Schaffner MD, provides more context around the committee’s vaccines recommendations.

Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections: Persistent Challenges and Emerging Therapeutic Opportunities

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 3d

S aureus bloodstream infections, particularly those caused by MRSA, remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, underscoring the need for novel, broad-spectrum treatments like ceftobiprole that can address both resistant and susceptible strains. #IDsky #Medsky

Despite modest progress, Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections—particularly those caused by MRSA—remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, underscoring the urgent need for novel, broad-s...

Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of September 27-October 3

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 4d

This week: C diff and hepatitis roundups, how COVID-19 has disrupted traditional respiratory virus patterns, a review of a trial comparing dalbavancin with standard intravenous therapy for Staphylococcus aureus, and more.

This week, there are C diff and hepatitis roundup reports, how COVID-19 has disrupted traditional respiratory virus patterns with summer surges now preceding the typical winter influenza season, a re...

Chemical Compound Supercharges Antibiotics to Fight Chronic Wound Infections

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 5d

University of Oregon researchers found that adding a common chemical, chlorate, to standard antibiotics made them up to 10,000 times more effective in lab tests against hard-to-treat bacteria, offering a potential breakthrough for chronic wound care.

University of Oregon researchers found that adding a common chemical, chlorate, to standard antibiotics made them up to 10,000 times more effective in lab tests against hard-to-treat bacteria, offerin...

Addressing Resistance to Pathogens Like NDM-CRE Through the Lens of Antimicrobial Development

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 5d

TAXIS Pharmaceuticals Chief Scientific Officer Ajit Parhi, PhD, offers some insights on NDM-CRE, antimicrobial resistance, and an overview of his company’s pipeline. #IDsky #Medsky

Infections caused by NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales have risen more than fourfold since 2019, raising alarms about limited treatment options, delayed detection, and heightened ris...

Phase 3 Trial Begins for Topical Gel for Diabetic Foot Infections

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 6d

Recce Pharmaceuticals has begun its study for this indication in Indonesia with its investigational product, RECCE 327 topical gel. #IDsky #Medsky

Recce Pharmaceuticals has begun its study for this indication in Indonesia with its investigational product, RECCE 327 topical gel (R327G).

Guidance on Initial Antibiotic Influences Subsequent Prescribing

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 6d

Stewardship programs that reduce initial use of extended-spectrum antibiotics appear to influence antibiotic choice throughout hospitalization. #IDsky #Medsky

Stewardship programs that reduce initial use of extended-spectrum antibiotics appear to influence antibiotic choice throughout hospitalization.

Bringing MRSA Back to the Forefront

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 6d

Today is #WorldMRSADay! In a previous interview, Jeanine Thomas, president and founder of MRSA Survivors Network, talks about her personal with it, her work as an advocate, and the need for data and awareness to bring it to the forefront again.

Jeanine Thomas, president and founder of MRSA Survivors Network, talks about her personal battle with osteomyelitis, her work as an advocate, and the need for data and awareness to bring it to the for...

Listeria Outbreak Update: 3 More Illnesses and 1 Death Linked to Packaged Meals

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 7d

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided more information on a multistate outbreak and genomic testing. #IDsky #Medsky

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided more information on a multistate outbreak and genomic testing.

Navigating Clarity in a Cloudy Vaccine Landscape: ACIP’s September 2025 Decisions and What They Mean for Clinical Practice

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Matt Hoffman @bymatthoffman.bsky.social · 7d

A lot happened last month in the @cdcgov.govmirrors.com's latest ACIP vaccines meeting. Amid the debate, though, there was clinically relevant conversation. @contagionlive.bsky.social was on the case with coverage, and I did my best to summarize some of that here:
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In what perhaps came as no surprise, this month’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting—taking place over the 2-day span of September 1...

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Vaccination Rates Remain Low after Measles Outbreak

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 7d

Low vaccination rates did not rise sufficiently to attain "herd immunity" after a measles outbreak in a region in which it had been eliminated. #IDsky #Medsky

Low vaccination rates did not rise sufficiently to attain "herd immunity" after a measles outbreak in a region in which it had been eliminated.

Osivax Launches Phase 2b Study of OVX836 for Influenza A

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 7d

A multicenter study will measure efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in adults 18–59 across Europe. #IDsky #Medsky

Multicenter study will measure efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in adults 18–59 across Europe.

Two-Dose Antibiotic Regimen Offers Safer Alternative to Prolonged IV Therapy in Complicated Staph Aureus Infections

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 7d

We launched a new, short series on the DOTS trial, which compared dalbavancin with standard intravenous therapy for the completion of treatment in adults with complicated Staphylococcus aureus. #IDsky #Medsky

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Contributing Factors to Respiratory Illness

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 8d

George Sakoulas, MD, discusses how COVID-19 has disrupted surges now preceding the typical winter flu season. #IDsky #Medsky

An expert discusses how COVID-19 has disrupted traditional respiratory virus patterns with summer surges now preceding the typical winter flu season, while declining vaccine uptake among younger popul...

UC San Diego: Student Support, Academic Rigor, and Extensive Real-World Clinical Experience

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 8d

Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir describes the university's atmosphere, students' involvement in community-based care, and the support they receive. @jaycdoesid.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social #IDsky #Medsky

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, describes the university's atmosphere, students' involvement in community-based care, and the support they receive.

Hepatitis: Summer 2025 Clinical Roundup

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 8d

A June–September roundup spanning hepatitis research and surveillance data, FDA and ACIP policy moves, diet and diagnostics insights, and pipeline updates from screening innovations to HBV/HDV/HCV trials and approvals. #IDsky #Medsky

A June–September roundup spanning hepatitis research and surveillance data, FDA and ACIP policy moves, diet and diagnostics insights, and pipeline updates from screening innovations to HBV/HDV/HCV tri...

Vibrio Infections: What Clinicians Should Consider and the Public Should Know

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 9d

William Schaffner, MD, reviews clinical workup, treatment, and preventative measurements. #IDsky #Medsky

William Schaffner, MD, reviews clinical workup, treatment, and preventative measurements.

C difficile: Summer 2025 Clinical Recap

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 9d

A June–Sept C diff roundup spanning diagnostics and stewardship debates, microbiome-based therapies and FMT optimization, prevention trials and funding, real-world outcomes, and persistent gaps in clinician practice and public awareness. #IDsky

A June–September C diff roundup spanning diagnostics and stewardship debates, microbiome-based therapies and FMT optimization, prevention trials and funding, real-world outcomes, and persistent gaps i...

2025 American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline Updates for the Diagnosis and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · 10d

The 2025 ATS guidelines for pneumonia update recommendations on imaging, antibiotic use, treatment duration, and corticosteroids, emphasizing lung ultrasound as an alternative diagnostic tool, more selective antibiotic prescribing, and shorter courses. #IDsky #Medsky

The 2025 ATS guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia update recommendations on imaging, antibiotic use, treatment duration, and corticosteroid use, emphasizing lung ultrasound as an alternative di...