FungAMR: a comprehensive database for investigating fungal mutations associated with antimicrobial resistance - Nature Microbiology An online, manually curated and continually updating database of fungal antimicrobial resistance mutations provides a starting point for further research in fungal AMR.

Stellar work by graduate students to build this comprehensive dataset of antifungal resistance mechanisms. Kudos and congratulations to the Landry lab @christianlandry.bsky.social

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Expansion of tetM-Carrying Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the United States, 2018–2024 | NEJM During 2018–2024, the percentage of N. gonorrhoeae isolates carrying tetM, which confers tetracycline resistance, increased from less than 10% to more than 30% across the United States.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae, always finding a work-around...

Expansion of tetM-Carrying Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the United States, 2018–2024 | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Opinion | The Questions Started With the Wren

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What are the implications of the latest ACIP meeting?

ID physicians Angela Branche, MD, FIDSA, and Andrew T. Pavia, MD, FIDSA, express their concerns about the dismissal of the ACIP panel members in our recent media briefing: www.idsociety.org/multimedia/v...

Videos of bat-munching animals may show how viruses spread People without protective gear also visit cave where bats with deadly virus likely reside

Wow, nature is wild! This "bat buffet" appeals to many species & may allow for introduction of #viruses to other species, especially mammals

Videos of bat-munching animals may show how viruses spread | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Visiting Seattle for @uwsph.bsky.social commencement ceremony was a reminder of how committed so many young people are to #publichealth the future is bright with their leadership

Second child dies from measles in Texas outbreak; Kennedy to visit state More than 480 cases have been reported in the state since January.

We are sad and unsurprised that another unvaccinated child died in the West Texas measles outbreak. For all RFKJ’s weaponized disinformation, these preventable deaths are on Trump for utter failure to lead and put competent professionals in charge of public health.

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Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.

Being vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a new study found.

In 2024, 5480 people became unwell with tuberculosis in England—up 13% from 2023, the largest increase recorded since 1970.

Multipronged action is needed to reverse rising rates
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Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials A Michigan resident has died of rabies after apparently undergoing an organ transplant, health officials said Thursday.

An organ recipient died from #rabies. The deceased donor wasn't recognized as a rabies case, suffering from non-traditional symptoms. In addition, 3 recipients of corneal tissue were exposed, but were treated with post-exposure prophylaxis.
What a horrible situation.
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While absolute numbers of ceftriaxone resistance in the UK are still low, it's an alarming trend, esp as the number of #XDR #gonorrhea cases are increasing.

Cases were linked to Asia-Pacific travel where #AMR is highest. We need more support for control + prevention in the region.

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The NIH’s Most Reckless Cuts Yet Ending clinical trials with no warning can put patients at risk.

The Trump administration has halted hundreds of NIH-funded research projects, including over 100 clinical trials. Experts warn this could jeopardize patient care and vital research on HIV, cancer, and mental health, particularly impacting LGBTQ health studies and eroding public trust in science.

H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.

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@niaidnews.bsky.social working closely with NHGRI and NICHD on this effort centered in the NIH Clinical Center

Navigating the path forward for evidence-based management of long COVID Nature Immunology - The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) held a three-day workshop to assess the...

Excited to share the meeting report from
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#LongCovid workshop last September. #RECOVER-TLC continues to move forward--stay tuned for more updates soon!
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Exclusive | Trump Administration Weighing Major Cuts to Funding for Domestic HIV Prevention The plans could be announced as soon as within a day, people familiar with the matter said, if the administration goes ahead.

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Eric Green is out as head of National Human Genome Research Institute The longtime director of the National Human Genome Research Institute is stepping down, as the larger NIH braces for more changes.

The longtime director of the National Human Genome Research Institute is stepping down, as the larger NIH braces for more changes.

Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital Infants barely three days old are receiving antibody injections to help protect against the virus. Nearly 300 cases have been reported in the outbreak.

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Contribution of vaccination to improved survival and health: modelling 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization Since 1974 substantial gains in childhood survival have occurred in every global region. We estimate that EPI has provided the single greatest contribution to improved infant survival over the past 50...

Nothing will kill more children than the ongoing decimation of CDC, NIH, and USAID work to lift vaccine uptake in the US and world.

Child survival rose 75% in the last 50 years. Vaccines account for 40% of that. Measles vax alone was 60% of the benefit. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Immune history shapes human antibody responses to H5N1 influenza viruses - Nature Medicine H5N1 strain-specific antibodies are higher in older individuals and correlate more with birth year than with age, suggesting that younger individuals are potentially more likely to benefit from H5N1 v...

Today @natmedicine.bsky.social published our study showing the older individuals born prior to 1968 have more antibodies that cross-react to #H5N1 relative to younger individuals. If H5N1 causes a pandemic, children will likely be the most susceptible. 1/2

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New test distinguishes between prion disease and other causes of rapidly progressive dementia In May of 2024, Mayo Clinic launched a new prion test, RT-QuIC Prion, CSF, which can distinguish prion disease from other causes of rapidly progressive dementia—particularly autoimmune forms of dement...

Great article detailing why @niaidnews.bsky.social Rocky Mountain Laboratories is such a critical resource for medical research #prion #dementia @ninds.bsky.social
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Fifty years after ‘Asilomar,’ scientists meet again to debate biotech’s modern-day threats Risks and benefits of mirror life, AI, synthetic cells debated at anniversary of the landmark 1975 meeting

At the 50th anniversary of the Asilomar meeting--what Marcia Barinaga once dubbed the "Woodstock of molecular biology"--a diverse collection of thinkers gathered at the same California site to discuss the risks and benefits of cutting-edge biotech advances today. www.science.org/content/arti...

Two fatal probable cases reported in Uganda's Ebola Sudan outbreak

The death of a mother and her newborn baby are connected to a recent case and raise more concerns about undetected transmission.

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Fitness flux in COVID-19 and seasonal influenza H3N2 | LSHTM This seminar will explain how new variants of COVID-19 and flu appear as the viruses evolve to avoid human immunity. The talk will characterise this process of change, its rate and its relation to the

Excited to have Trevor Bedford talking at @lshtm.bsky.social tomorrow. If you’re interested in SARS-CoV-2 and influenza evolution, you won’t want to miss this: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

New measles cases tied to N.J. patient who visited 3 health facilities The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed an initial measles case on Feb. 14 in an unvaccinated individual, and by Feb. 20, two additional cases were identified in people who had close contact wit...

An unvaccinated NJ traveler who returned to the US infected with #measles went to 3 health facilities earlier this month seeking care before being diagnosed. Not surprisingly, additional cases are now being detected.
Measles will spread if we give it the chance. www.nj.com/healthfit/20...

Diverse Metrics of Success for Physician-Scientists: Reflections on My Path and the Evolving Role of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases I’ll start with the relevant beginnings. Though I was born in Pisa, Italy, my parents were American born and were there for reasons related to wanderlust,

I wrote about my journey in the incredible field of #infectiousdiseases including my Mom's influence (she turns 98 this week) @niaidnews.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social
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a brown and white italian greyhound is sitting upright while being held in the crook of a person’s arm. both human and dog are wearing layers: the person in a cream colored shirt, white zip up, olive green jacket and gray scarf, while the dog has on a fleece onesie and four polka dot leg warmers. the pup’s ears are tucked into the turtleneck collar of his fleecy jimjams and his expression can only be described as plaintive.

This is Zuko. He has decided he's done with winter. If anyone can expedite the arrival of summer, he'd really appreciate it. 12/10

A figure of the differences in the incidence of seroconversion with fractional doses of 250 IU, 500 IU, and 1000 IU, as compared with the standard dose (13,803 IU), in the intention-to-treat population.

Although the yellow fever vaccine is highly effective, supply is limited. In a trial in Africa, lower doses of vaccine were noninferior to a standard dose for producing seroconversion within 28 days. Full NIFTY trial results: nej.md/3D9rAY9

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High prevalence of ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2023-2024 In this article recently published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Paul Adamson and colleagues highlight the alarming 27% prevalence of ceftriaxone resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates in Hanoi, Vietnam, emphasizing the urgent need for effective treatment strategies.

High prevalence of ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2023-2024

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