We describe characteristics of patients with encephalitis who receive repeat lumbar punctures (LPs) during hospitalization and analyze cerebrospinal fluid

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Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) have significantly expanded the known biological diversity of myxobacteria, a crucial source of natural antibiotic co

AbstractBackground. We aim to assess the clinical efficacy of β-lactam plus azithromycin compared with β-lactam monotherapy in the empirical treatment of c

Higher-ups at the CDC blocked publication of a COVID vaccine effectiveness study, citing methodologic weaknesses. Now the study has been published for all to read.

Interpretation of rapid and advanced microbiological test results remains nonstandardized, with no existing reference guidelines. This study aimed to analyse the existing evidence and provide expert g...

In the high tech, fast paced world of the emergency department, how do we ensure we hold onto our humanity?

The Cook Government has launched its 2026 Winter Strategy, providing Western Australians early insight into measures planned to manage the public hospital system in the high-impact respiratory illness...

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New research reveals how chronic stress alters the gut microbiome, fueling imbalances that may raise disease risks.

Researchers posed as potential clients to examine the practices and regulation of the burgeoning intravenous hydration spa industry.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), and parainfluenza viruses (PIV) drive substantial morbidity in adults, yet remain und…

In conclusion, we report the first prospective evaluation of the diagnostic performance of the FA-PP in BAL, in a high-risk paediatric HCT cohort. We demonstrate that the FA-PP is a potentially useful...

Cases of invasive group A streptococcal infections in children varied during time periods before the pandemic, declined during it, and resurged in 2023 in Canada, as per data collected over 32 years.

PCR should be performed on cerebrospinal fluid samples to guide meningitis care, WHO said.

Dengue’s rise in 2024, influenced by climate change and shifting serotypes, underscores the need for effective vaccines to curb the expanding global threat.

bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, today announces the launch of its WATCHFIRE™ molecular testing solution. The WATCHFIRE™ Respiratory (R) Panel, targeting 22 pathogens*,...

Fascinating new research shows mollusk blood proteins have strong antimicrobial properties, especially when combined with existing antibiotics.

-based methods are labor- and time-intensive. Emerging molecular diagnostic tools may identify pathogens and detect antimicrobial resistance more quickly, to enable earlier targeted antimicrobial ther...

Dr Jane Cunningham is a Diagnostics Advisor with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)’s Access Campaign. In this blog she takes a closer look at…

To investigate whether using the BioFire® FilmArray® Blood Culture Identification 2 panel (BCID2) leads to timely antimicrobial therapy and improves p…