Infectious Diseases
Feature
Will monkeypox be the ‘syphilis of the 21st century’?
We must remain alert to the risks posed by this monkeypox epidemic.
Feature
Monkeypox virus found in asymptomatic people
Experts underscore the importance of vaccinating at-risk individuals and discouraging risky behaviors.
Latest News
New international dermatology registry tracks monkeypox cases
AAD, ILDS want to hear about what you’re seeing in the clinic.
Latest News
Dermatology and monkeypox: What you need to know
Watch out for lesions that may look like herpes, shingles, syphilis, and other conditions, dermatologists advise.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: ED visits and new admissions change course
Weekly cases dropped for the first time since early July.
Feature
Polio virus found in NYC sewer system
The detection of polio in NYC is alarming but not surprising.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA authorizes intradermal use of Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox
Intradermal administration will allow providers to get five doses out of a one-dose vial.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Severe illness rising as vaccination effort stalls
New cases continue to climb, but the pace of that increase has slowed.
From the Journals
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria emerging in community settings
“What’s striking about these data is that: ‘Who is the front line, at least in the United States for CRE?’ It’s women, older women.”
Latest News
Summer flu, RSV in July, ‘super colds?’
While lack of exposure may partly explain why some viruses become rampant out of season, it’s likely not the only reason.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases top 95,000, admissions continue to rise
The first children under age 5 years to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have been getting in line again for their second shot.