Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Gut microbiome shifts may help drive atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease through inflammatory and metabolic pathways.

Cholera remains rare in travelers, but risk rises with unsafe water, outbreak exposure, and delayed treatment.

Latent tuberculosis infection was common in type 2 diabetes, with poor glycemic control linked to higher risk.

HIV preexposure prophylaxis uptake remained low among US youths, with disparities by age, sex, region, and policy.

Yogurt can be introduced from 6 months, offering nutrients and live cultures that support infant health.

A qualitative study suggests hospital crisis decision-making can sideline routine care, while strengthening preparedness for later emergencies.

Longitudinal sampling for sexually transmitted enteric infections appeared feasible among GBMSM attending sexual health services.

Youth advisory boards in HIV research remain under-evaluated, despite shaping study planning, implementation, and community engagement.