Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

In the United States, statin initiation for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention remains strikingly low, even among individuals with a clear clinical indication, according to a new prospective observational study.

New data from the U.S.-based HERO Study shed light on an important question for hepatitis C virus (HCV) management: How effective is retreatment among people who inject drugs (PWID)?

A new systematic review and meta-analysis sheds light on the growing role of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) in improving clinical outcomes for hospitalized adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a condition that remains a leading cause of hospitalization and antibiotic use in the United States.

In the clinical landscape of biliary tract infections, accurately predicting which patients are at risk of severe bloodstream infections (BSIs) can be lifesaving.

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.