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LEAP program establishes ID, public health partnership
A 1-year fellowship for senior trainees and early career infectious diseases physicians can help establish relationships with public health agencies and is an effective career development pathway, according to a study.
Investigation links Salmonella outbreak to pet bearded dragons
An investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to pet bearded dragons revealed a multinational outbreak that included a dozen cases in the United States in 2021 and 2022, researchers reported.
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Patients with greater alpha-gal IgE levels report higher rates of knee pain, stiffness
Among patients with Ehrlichia IgG, Rickettsia IgG or alpha-gal IgE following a tick bite, only those with heightened levels of alpha-gal IgE demonstrated musculoskeletal symptoms, specifically higher rates of knee pain, according to data.
Deer-to-human M. bovis transmission identified in Michigan
Several cases of Mycobacterium bovis — an enzootic disease typically affecting cattle — transmitted from deer to humans were reported in Michigan between 2019 and 2022, according to a recent study.
Wastewater can detect mpox, especially as cases increase
Wastewater surveillance can detect a single mpox case in large samples representing thousands to millions of people, and its effectiveness increases as the number of cases grows, according to a study.
The year in ID: End of COVID emergencies, new vaccines and more
The front page of Healio | Infectious Disease News this year included stories about COVID-19, new vaccines, reversing decades of ID dogma, and more.
PharmDs explore new treatments, vaccines for infectious diseases
To mark the end of 2023, we compiled a list of this year’s Pharmacology Consult columns, in which our contributing PharmDs dig deep into the newest research to report on emerging therapies and vaccines for infectious diseases.
‘Only a matter of time’ before mpox strain in Congo spreads
Last week, the CDC issued a health advisory to physicians in the United States about a more transmissible strain of mpox virus spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and asked them to consider mpox when evaluating rashes.
Fauci, others explain why they chose ‘vast and inclusive’ field of ID
For the past 5 years, we have asked infectious disease clinicians to tell us when and why they chose a career in ID.
Nearly half of ID fellowship programs go unfilled as shortage persists
Nearly half of infectious diseases fellowship programs were not filled on Match Day as the number of applicants declined despite an increase in certified ID programs, the Infectious Diseases Society of America announced.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
Headline News
Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read