Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a common condition caused by Candida albicans, affects millions of women annually and often resists standard antifungal treatments.

A new cohort study reveals that doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) significantly reduces rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among individuals using HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Spinal implant infections (SIIs) are a severe complication of instrumented spinal fusion surgeries, posing significant challenges for both diagnosis and management.

A recent cohort study highlighted a link between COVID-19 infection and accelerated kidney function decline, surpassing declines observed after other respiratory infections like pneumonia.

NEW data from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey reveal that 8.4% of adults in the U.S. have experienced post-COVID-19 condition.

The consistent effectiveness of influenza vaccines in protecting children from severe flu-related illnesses has been highlighted in recently published findings.

A recent study has revealed an alarming rise in multidrug-resistant Shigella sonnei in Vancouver, Canada among people experiencing homelessness.

Initiating oseltamivir treatment on the day of hospital admission significantly reduces the severity of illness and risk of death in adults hospitalized with influenza.