Infectious Disease

 
Marschall Runge, MD PhD, Shares Thoughts on the Trajectory of Measles in the US
May 05, 2025

Measles, declared eradicated in the US 25years ago, has infected 900 Americans and is responsible for 3 deaths of children younger than age 5. How did we get here?

Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence Drops with Partner Treatment: Daily Dose
April 28, 2025

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Endemic Measles is a Clear and Present Danger, According to Stanford University Modeling Study
April 25, 2025

At current vaccination rates, measles could become endemic in the US again within 21 years; the threat extends to rubella, polio, and diphtheria, the study found.

False Beliefs about MMR Vaccine, Measles Reach the Majority of US Adults: KFF Poll on Health Information & Trust
April 24, 2025

Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine has reached the majority of US adults and parents; most believe the vaccine is safe but many are still unconvinced.

Oral Gepotidacin Noninferior to Standard Therapy for Gonorrhea in Phase 3 Trial
April 15, 2025

Data from the EAGLE-1 study found gepotidacin to be noninferior to ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for treating uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea.

RSV Vaccine Uptake Low Among Eligible Populations, Large-Scale Analysis Finds
April 09, 2025

AAAAI 2025: RSV vaccine and immunoprophylaxis uptake remained low in 2024 across infants, pregnant individuals, and older adults.

Second Measles-Related Death in a Child Reported in Texas as US Cases Surpass 600
April 09, 2025

As the US measles outbreak tops 600 cases, Texas reported a second child's death in a young girl who was unvaccinated and had no underlying health conditions.

Antibiotic Overuse for Asymptomatic UTIs: Daily Dose
April 09, 2025

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FDA Approves Gepotidacin for Treatment of Uncomplicated UTIs: Daily Dose
April 07, 2025

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Universal Syphilis Screening in the ED Outperforms Targeted Approaches: Daily Dose
April 04, 2025

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