Infectious Disease

Pathogens, stewardship and the response to emerging threats.

Monkeypox virus countermeasures span vaccines, antibodies and antivirals

A 2026 review outlines mpox countermeasures, from vaccines and antibodies to antiviral candidates and traditional Chinese medicine, amid gaps in approved treatment.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · 7 days ago · 5 min read

Infectious Disease·BBC Dental

Ebola Doctor Treated at Royal Free After Return to UK

A British doctor with Ebola from DR Congo is isolated at Royal Free Hospital as UK teams manage…

Nov 6, 2026

Infectious Disease·CDC EID

Rat Hepatitis E Virus Detected in Brown Rats Across 8 French Cities

Brown rats in eight French cities carried rat hepatitis E virus, indicating urban circulation of the zoonotic agent…

Nov 6, 2026

Infectious Disease·CDC EID

Mycobacterium ulcerans DNA Found in African Fruit Bats in Cameroon

Researchers detected Mycobacterium ulcerans DNA in two fruit bats in Cameroon, while aquatic macroinvertebrates from prior sites tested…

Nov 6, 2026

Infectious Disease·CDC Travel

Powassan Virus Causes Fatal Disseminated Infection in Liver Transplant Recipient

Autopsy findings in a Pennsylvania liver transplant recipient showed disseminated Powassan virus infection with CNS, lung, kidney, and…

Nov 6, 2026

Infectious Disease·CDC EID

Canine Sporotrichosis Linked to Veterinary Clinic in Argentina

A canine Sporothrix brasiliensis infection in Argentina clustered with three feline cases at one clinic, pointing to possible…

Nov 5, 2026

Infectious Disease·JNCI

Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive disease carries high mortality in Johannesburg adults

A Johannesburg multicentre study found high carbapenem resistance and 56.5% in-hospital mortality among adults with Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive…

Nov 5, 2026

Infectious Disease·BMJ Open

Leptospirosis coinfection review to map frequency, symptoms and risk factors

BMJ Open protocol will examine leptospirosis coinfections, risk factors, symptom patterns and mortality across studies from 1950 to…

Nov 5, 2026

Infectious Disease·medRxiv

Ultrasound agreement is weak for severe schistosomal liver fibrosis

In 3302 Ugandans, sonographer agreement was strongest for intermediate schistosomal fibrosis and poorest for severe patterns and video…

Nov 4, 2026

Infectious Disease·KFF

FDA Approves First Generic HIV Prevention Shot for Wider Access

The FDA approved the first generic HIV prevention injection, a step that could expand access and lower cost…

Nov 4, 2026

Infectious Disease

Pathogens, stewardship and the response to emerging threats.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.