Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could revolutionize hospital infection control, according to a newly proposed global framework from a team of international infection prevention experts.

In a multicenter prospective study, researchers found that a stool-based tuberculosis test could help detect TB in adults living with HIV, particularly among those with low CD4 counts.

Foam hand sanitizers are widely used in healthcare settings, but a recent study indicates their effectiveness may vary depending on the type of virus they’re targeting.

The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, is rapidly evolving in the United States, spreading beyond migratory birds to affect mammals and, most recently, dairy cattle.

Hantavirus, a deadly rodent-borne virus responsible for hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), has long posed diagnostic and prognostic challenges.

A new study examining over 200,000 patients at a major U.S. medical center has revealed a striking connection between social vulnerability and penicillin allergy labels (PAL), raising questions about how social determinants of health influence medical records and treatment decisions.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of pediatric respiratory infections, with a new study highlighting its widespread co-infections and severe clinical outcomes in hospitalized children.

A new machine learning model predicts active tuberculosis in people with HIV more accurately than current tests, offering a promising tool for early intervention and preventive treatment.