Infectious Diseases

Newer diagnostic tests should be used to evaluate patients at risk for active or latent tuberculosis (TB) infection, according to updated guidelines.

The NIAID provides leading research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

ISID is committed to improving the care of patients, the training of clinicians and researchers, and the control of infectious diseases around the world.

NFID is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the causes, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases.

IDSA’s purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases. ...

A recent study investigated the efficacy of cranberry capsules in the prevention of urinary tract infections in older women.

Among adults with severe sepsis who are not in septic shock, use of hydrocortisone compared with placebo did not reduce the risk of septic shock within 14 days, according to a new study.

Patients beginning hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment with direct acting antiviral (DAA) therapies should also be screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV).

A new retrospective study has identified multiple risk factors for infective endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 1996 guidelines on the screening of individuals for asymptomatic tuberculosis.