Articles related to Infectious Diseases

A nationwide surveillance study identified widespread community reservoirs of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae associated with recurrent urinary tract infections and antibiotic resistance.

Health officials are monitoring a multistate increase in Cyclospora infections associated with prolonged diarrheal illness and suspected foodborne exposure.

A randomized noninferiority trial found that oral fosfomycin matched continued intravenous therapy in stabilized patients with ESBL complicated UTIs after 3 to 7 days of initial IV treatment.

BCG vaccination increased immune responsiveness without inflammatory activation and shifted beta-amyloid patterns in a small mechanistic study of older adults.

The FDA approved cefepime-zidebactam (Zaynich) for complicated UTI and pyelonephritis caused by susceptible gram-negative organisms. Approval followed phase 3 trial data showing higher rates of symptom and microbiologic resolution compared with meropenem in hospitalized adults.

The FDA has approved the first generic version of baloxavir marboxil, a single-dose influenza antiviral noninferior to oseltamivir, ahead of the 2026-2027 flu season.