Infectious Diseases

Authors of a new analysis evaluated data on more than 2 million patients from the United States to determine the association of hospital-onset and community-onset sepsis with mortality risk.

The American Thoracic Society has released a new clinical practice guideline on laboratory testing for the diagnosis of fungal infections in pulmonary and critical care practice.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has made 2 main updates from its 2018-2019 seasonal influenza recommendations.

After a clinical trial showed positive results in 89% of participants, a new drug regimen was approved by the FDA for highly drug-resistant forms of pulmonary tuberculosis.

A new study examined the association between vitamin D levels and the risk for HIV-associated dementia.

A new study examined the association between vitamin D levels and the risk for HIV-associated dementia.

US international travelers may be a key to reducing the clinical impact and costs of measles in the United States.

The USPSTF evaluated the effectiveness and potential harms of screening for hepatitis B virus.

By reviewing hospital admissions, the frequency of antibiotic and antiviral prescribing, and the use of additional diagnostic tests from across 13 studies, the authors of a new report measured how...

A new 3-drug antibacterial drug injection containing an FDA-approved antibiotic and a new β-lactamase inhibitor has been approved.