Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading infectious cause of death worldwide, yet the only vaccine currently available is the pediatric BCG, which has po…

Antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST) is central to antifungal stewardship; however, MIC results can be variable and may require careful interpretation because endpoints can be ambiguous, clinical ...

This retrospective review of invasive fusariosis cases in patients with hematologic malignancies highlights the high mortality of this infection despite the use of antifungal prophylaxis. Treatment r...

Stopping antifungal therapy for IPA should be a standardized and patient-specific decision supported by predefined monitoring and rapid response pathways within standardized institutional procedures. Prospective trials comparing cessation strategies are needed to increase knowledge on optimal durati …

This retrospective review of invasive fusariosis cases in patients with hematologic malignancies highlights the high mortality of this infection despite the use of antifungal prophylaxis. Treatment r...

Candida infective endocarditis (CIE) is a rare but potentially devastating condition. Although it accounts for only 1-1.5% of infective endocarditis cases, CIE carries a high mortality rate (36-49%) a...

<em>L. pneumophila</em> Infection Linked to Water Flosser

Invasive fungal diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing transplant, with shifting epidemiology, emerging resistance, and geographic variation underscoring the u...

Using 2018–2024 U.S. death certificate data, 7,063 aspergillosis-attributable deaths (AAMR 2.43/1,000,000 persons) were identified, mostly invasive pulmona

The fungal diagnostic landscape is evolving; whereas previously, traditional culture-based methods dominated, most invasive fungal disease is now diagnosed with non-culture-based tests, including dire...

Elevators are the circulatory systems of hospitals. Like corpuscles, we are carried where we need to go. But for me, like many other patients who are immunocompromised, entering a hospital elevator is...

Lactobacilli are gastrointestinal commensals and may represent skin contamination when isolated in blood cultures. Although uncommon, Lactobacillus bloodstream infections and endocarditis have been reported.

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Invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis are widely distributed in the United States, with certain regions experiencing significantly higher incidences. For invasive aspergillosis, each increase of 5 c...

Mucormycosis is an invasive mold infection associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and effective antifungal treatment are critical for improving clinical outcomes. However, diagn...

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Clearance of penicillin allergies via direct oral provocation testing (DOPT): a systematic review - Volume 5 Issue 1

Early serum Mucorales DNA detection in severely burned patients enables faster diagnosis of invasive wound mucormycosis, reducing 100-day mortality, partic