Viral–bacterial respiratory coinfections have been reported for more than a century, including during the 1918 influenza pandemic [1]. However, only recent

ESCMID Global, the Congress of the European Society of
 Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases meeting promises to be a vibrant gathering of thought leaders in global infectious diseases clinic...

Age at RA onset was not independently associated with SI risk following b/tsDMARD initiation. Risk stratification should prioritize functional status and treatment history.

National Institutes of Health, Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Gilead Sciences, and ViiV Healthcare.

Clinical Impact Ratings GIM/FP/GP: 6 out of 7 Infectious Disease: 6 out of 7 Critical Care: 6 out of 7 Pulmonology: 6 out of 7

Mindful diagnostics: a central nervous system infection case study - Volume 6 Issue 1

Addressing these gaps is crucial for strengthening AMR surveillance in Uganda, enabling more effective data use to guide intervention and policies, and ultimately improving public health outcomes.

Letter: Low Uptake of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Despite Pharmacist-Managed Services in a Midwestern Federally Qualified Health Center

Not everyone is special: evaluation of indication in a urinalysis-driven reflex urine culture protocol at an academic medical center

As patients with HIV live longer, menopause is becoming routine, but the science, safety data, and responsibility for managing it are still catching up.

Sepsis is defined as a dysregulated host response to infection that leads to life-threatening organ dysfunction. The infectious insult triggers a dysr…

The CROI 2026 meeting promises to be a vibrant gathering of thought leaders in HIV treatment, prevention, and cure research. We're thrilled to amplify the brilliant presenters from our division, each ...

Dr. Mark Rupp: There is a great deal of beauty and goodness in the world, you just have to open your eyes to see it - Volume 6 Issue 1

Abstract. Acute bacterial prostatitis (ABP) and chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) are poorly defined clinical entities, and diagnosis can be challenging.

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<span><b>Background:</b> Mucormycosis, an invasive fungal infection with high morbidity and mortality rates, requires prompt surgical and antifungal therapies; however, the role of antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST) in clinical management of mucormycosis remains underexplored. We aimed to describe t</span> …

Dr. Mohanad Al-Obaidi joins UNMC ID as an associate professor coming from University of Arizona in Tuscon. His expertise is in care of immunocompromised patients with infections, and fungal infections...

Clinician perspectives of the impact of the 2024 National Blood Culture Bottle Shortage on Clinical Care: results of an Emerging Infection Network (EIN) online poll - Volume 5 Issue 1

Today, on National Pharmacist Day, we celebrate the incredible contributions of pharmacists to healthcare, and especially to our UNMC ID division. Pharmacists are not only medication experts; they are...

Clinical Impact Ratings GIM/FP/GP: 5 out of 7 Cardiology: 6 out of 7 Infectious Disease: 6 out of 7

This study has received Institutional Review Board approval from University of Nebraska Medical Centre, Emory University and Sierra Leone Ministry of Health. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.

The $1.4 million grant will enable UNMC and HEAL Omaha to work in collaboration serving more unhoused people with HIV.

Timely and accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is critical for managing bloodstream infections, and delays in initiating appropriate therapy can lead to serious complications. Conventi...

Congratulations to members of our division for their achievements and recognitions in the second half of this year! These are just a few of the outstanding accomplishments of our division.

By Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, FACP, FIDSA, FCCM, FSHEAMedical Director, Acute Care QualitySenior Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Hospital Epidemiology(Adapted from Grand Rounds presentation, Dece...

Under the leadership of Dr. Anum Abbas and Dr. Carlos A. Gomez, the UNMC ID Transplant Infectious Diseases Research Group had an exceptionally productive year, bringing multiple industry-sponsored, NI...

We are thrilled to announce that the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at UNMC has successfully filled all positions for the 2026-2027 academic year! Please join us in welcoming our three outstan...

Given the melanocortin-4 receptor's (MC4R) importance in obesity, we examined associations between <i>MC4R</i> gene variants and weight following a switch to integrase inhibitor-containing antiretroviral therapy among participants in Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally studies. Among 529 person …

The first week of December is a time for us to recognize National Hand Hygiene Week. Reflecting on hand hygiene reminds us of the deceptively simple yet profoundly powerful message: clean hands save l...

Medicaid expansion in Nebraska allowed us to study the changes in healthcare utlization, adherence barriers and HIV outcomes following Medicaid enrollment. We conducted a prospective observational cohort study involving People with HIV aged 19 years or older who chose to enroll in Medicaid between O …

Every year on December 1, the world pauses to reflect, remember, and recommit to ending one of the most significant public health challenges of our time: HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day, first observed in 19...

The Overlooked Link Between Animal and Human Health When we talk about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), most of us think about hospital-acquired infections or outpatient prescribing. But the reality is...