Infectious Diseases

C. difficile Hospital Deaths Rose During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospital deaths attributed to Clostridioides difficile infection increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a critical need for enhanced infection control.

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Cephalosporin Prescribing Patterns Assessed

Studies from South India and South Africa reveal varied cephalosporin prescribing patterns and adherence to antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.

Genital Lesions Most Common Sign of Chronic Candidiasis

Genital lesions are the most frequently observed clinical manifestation of chronic candidiasis disease (CCD), requiring careful differential diagnosis.

mRNA Shot Shows Efficacy Against Influenza-Like Illness

An mRNA vaccine demonstrated efficacy against influenza-like illness, offering a potential new approach to seasonal respiratory virus prevention.

Ebola Pandemic Risk in 2026: A Low Probability Assessment

An Ebola pandemic in 2026 is considered unlikely due to established public health responses, vaccine availability, and improved surveillance.

Hantavirus: Lethality, Transmission and What GPs Need to Know

Hantavirus carries case fatality rates up to 40% in some syndromes. Here is what clinicians and the public genuinely need to worry about.

Cephalosporin Prescribing Falls Short of Guidelines in Tertiary Care

New prospective data from South India and South Africa expose persistent gaps in cephalosporin appropriateness, de-escalation, and resistance-informed prescribing.