ESCMID Global Congress
Global measles cases nearly doubled in a year
The number of global measles cases nearly doubled in 1 year after a decline in vaccine coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to experts.
Threat of antimicrobial resistance on the rise in low-, middle-income countries
New estimates presented at ESCMID Global Congress show that antimicrobial resistance prevalence in WHO gram-negative priority pathogens may be “substantial” in countries lacking current data.
Studies show ChatGPT provides reliable information on vaccines, STIs
ChatGPT could help reduce vaccine hesitancy and provide accurate information on sexually transmitted infections, according to two new studies.
Not all practices in place to prevent SSIs are necessary or evidence based
Some common practices to prevent surgical site infections may not be necessary because no studies have shown benefits, according to a preconference presentation before ESCMID Global.
European ID conference gets a new name
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is getting a new name.
AI could help improve hospital infection prevention
Artificial intelligence could help hospitals improve infection prevention efforts and make their outbreak responses faster and more accurate, according to experts.
Personalized care could help plan safe return to work, school from flu, RSV
Personalized care could help patients and providers plan safe returns to work or school from respiratory illnesses, according to a research review.