Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

The gut microbiome may hold untapped potential in managing pain related to orthopaedic conditions, according to a new integrative review that highlights its emerging role in modulating inflammation and neurological pathways.

A personalized approach to managing tuberculosis drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, or TB DRESS, is gaining momentum as clinicians face increasing challenges in treating tuberculosis in immunocompromised populations, particularly people living with HIV.

In a concerning development for infectious disease management, researchers have identified the emergence of ceftazidime-avibactam resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae during the course of therapy, driven by novel mutations in KPC enzymes.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis reveals that the risk of rash in patients with infectious mononucleosis (IM) who are prescribed aminopenicillins is significantly lower than long believed, challenging decades-old assumptions in clinical practice.

In kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), delays in appropriate empiric antibiotic therapy for urosepsis significantly increase the risk of death, acute kidney injury (AKI), and graft failure, according to a post-hoc analysis of an observational study conducted at a tertiary transplant center.

A new nationwide study finds that neurosurgical intervention significantly reduces the risk of death and complications in adult patients with brain abscess compared to non-operative care, underscoring the importance of early surgical evaluation.

A new study has identified key risk factors that may predispose individuals to long-term shedding (LTS) of non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), offering insights into why certain patients remain contagious weeks after initial infection.

Candida endophthalmitis and chorioretinitis, sight-threatening complications of candidemia, are on the rise and require faster, more coordinated care, according to a recent review.