New Strain of Rickettsia Bacteria That Causes Spotted Fever Infections in Humans Identified
Researchers discovered a novel Rickettsia bacteria in rabbit ticks that may help explain rare but serious spotted fever cases in New England.
Category: Infectious Diseases
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Disease X: Why the World Will Be Better Prepared for the Next Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in global health preparedness, but now have significantly enhanced readiness for future pandemics.
Infectious Diseases
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Administration Urged to Make Lyme Disease a Priority
Over 5,000 patients, advocates, and healthcare providers signed a letter urging President Trump to prioritize Lyme disease.
Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases
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Health Alliance Validates Bird Flu Test for Outbreak Preparedness
The Health Alliance validated a bird flu PCR assay for human diagnostics, a tool for early detection of avian influenza outbreaks.
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purpleDx Pulmonary Disease Smartphone App Set for Release
electronRx announced it will launch purpleDx, a smartphone app for cardiopulmonary assessment, at CES 2025.
Gastrointestinal Infections
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C. Diff: How Awareness Improves Diagnostics and Treatments
CLP spoke with Peggy Lillis Foundation CEO Christian Lillis on raising C. diff awareness to improve diagnostics and public understanding.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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FDA Clears Roche Point-of-Care STI Tests
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance for Roche STI multiplex panels, enabling rapid diagnosis of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Mycoplasma genitalium.