Infection, immunity and prevention
Infectious disease, immunology and infection prevention, from outbreak response to vaccine evidence.
Infectious Disease
The FDA approved bepirovirsen for certain adults with chronic hepatitis B without cirrhosis. It is added to established antiviral therapy, not substituted for it.
Dr. Abu Bakar · November 9, 2026 · 7 min
Infectious Disease
The Class I recall applies to specified Medline convenience kits containing recalled BD ChloraPrep applicators. Hospitals and other users should match both kit identifiers and lots against the FDA notice.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
The Class I recall applies to Medline convenience kits containing affected BD ChloraPrep applicators. Facilities should quarantine listed inventory and assess patients with credible exposure and compatible illness.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
An FDA Class I recall covers IV-start and convenience kits containing skin-preparation products contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides. Health systems need coordinated inventory tracing and exposure review.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
Baxter recalled one lot of cefazolin in dextrose injection after cardboard particulate matter was found. Pharmacies and perioperative teams should isolate affected inventory while maintaining prophylaxis workflows.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
CDC reported recalls by at least three Texas pharmacies after adverse events linked to compounded injectable glutathione. Clinicians should trace recalled products and report suspected reactions.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
A 2026 meta-analysis found no broad mortality, clinical-response, or microbiological-response advantage for newer antibiotics over generic comparators in bacterial infections.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
WHO has issued a unified framework for clinicians and outbreak teams managing Ebola and Marburg disease, linking supportive care with infection prevention, workforce protection, and coordinated response.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
A CDC alert describes increased reports of human rabies exposures nationwide. Clinicians need a rapid workflow for exposure assessment, public health consultation and correctly delivered prophylaxis.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
IDSA’s 2026 guidance reviews treatment of major drug-resistant pathogens and highlights decisions clinicians and stewardship programs should reassess as evidence evolves.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
A cruise ship-linked Andes virus cluster highlights how clinicians and public-health teams should test suspected cases, monitor contacts and coordinate safe disembarkation.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
FDA is investigating 98 Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses, including 26 hospitalizations, linked to recalled shell eggs. A detailed food history can connect compatible illness to the July 24 recall.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
CDC now recommends a five-day, 10-dose artemether-lumefantrine course for uncomplicated falciparum malaria and after IV artesunate, plus inpatient daily smears for falciparum, knowlesi or unknown species.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
WHO’s 2026 position paper simplifies primary vaccination and concentrates repeat doses on people at greatest risk of severe COVID-19. US clinicians must still follow CDC schedules and FDA-authorized formulations.
Rayan Salih · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
Rapid case growth and very-high national risk in DRC warrant stronger clinical preparedness and cross-border surveillance, while WHO assesses global risk as low and advises against travel or trade restrictions.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
A multistate outbreak linked to affected alfalfa sprouts requires exposure-specific histories, testing for both pathogens and prompt coordination with public health agencies.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
One lot of intravenous tocilizumab-aazg (Tyenne) was recalled nationwide over possible glass particles. Infusion centers, pharmacies and clinics should rapidly quarantine stock and trace prior distribution.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
A South African randomized trial supports six-month treatment for eligible people with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, although safety, mortality, and US applicability require careful review.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
WHO has revised weight-band dosing and preferred antiretroviral regimens for newborns, infants and children. The changes affect neonatal prophylaxis, treatment initiation and dose review as children grow.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Infectious Disease
CDC reports 1,645 confirmed domestically acquired cases since May 1, 2026. Prolonged or relapsing watery diarrhea should prompt consideration of Cyclospora-specific stool testing.
Rayan Salih · 7 min read
Infectious Disease
For decades, Oropouche virus (OROV) was viewed in global health circles as a minor, self-limiting tropical disease restricted
Rayan Salih · 8 min read
Infectious Disease
The combination therapy involving colistin-meropenem has emerged as a possible treatment choice for severe infections resistant to antibiotics….
Dr. Abu Bakar · 8 min read
Infectious Disease
Point-of-care testing (POCT) for the diagnosis and treatment of people with HCV has become increasingly practical with the
Rayan Salih · 9 min read
Infectious Disease
A fundamental shift in our understanding of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Class I function on target cells
Rayan Salih · 11 min read
Infectious Disease
New preclinical PK/PD model-based data suggest that while fluconazole is unlikely to be a useful treatment option for
Dr. Abu Bakar · 12 min read
Infectious Disease
Why does rotavirus cause watery diarrhoea? New findings from laboratory experiments on rotaviruses, point to the intestinal tissues’
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
Infectious Disease
While researchers are trying to understand how long-lasting protection against food allergies biologics can provide, another important question
Dr. Abu Bakar · 20 min read
Infectious Disease
Chronic hives (chronic urticaria) is a common and often debilitating skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide….
Dr. Abu Bakar · 15 min read
Infectious Disease
The gut microbiota has recently been recognized as an important factor affecting the efficacy of vaccines.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 13 min read
Infectious Disease
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health problem.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 10 min read
Infectious Disease
TB is a global health crisis because, despite a robust immune response, the lesions formed by that response,
Rayan Salih · 10 min read
Infectious Disease
The language of the gut microbes is fast becoming the key to unlocking individualised medicine.
Rayan Salih · 5 min read
Infectious Disease
Rotavirus (RV) infection of MA104 cells induced many changes in gene expression, as determined by deep sequencing of
Rayan Salih · 2 min read
Infectious Disease
Distinguishing healthcare-associated COVID-19 from healthcare-associated influenza is important since both pathogens today continue to cause severe disease in
Dr. Abu Bakar · 8 min read
Infectious Disease
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that causes episodes of swelling.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 9 min read
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