Severe vitamin D deficiency linked to higher hospitalizations for respiratory tract infections
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as…
Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts
A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia…
Early Release – Macrolide Resistance and P1 Cytadhesin Genotyping of Mycoplasma pneumoniae during Outbreak, Canada, 2024–2025 – Volume 31, Number 12—December 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
Intravenous iron shows safe and beneficial outcomes for patients with bacterial infection and anemia
Treatment with intravenous (IV) iron significantly improved survival and increased hemoglobin levels in patients with iron-deficiency anemia who…
Pneumonia Complications and Corticosteroid Use
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between corticosteroid therapy, mortality, and infectious complications in adults with…
Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia
Researchers uncover a microbial signature in the lungs of severe pneumonia patients. Could this help explain survival differences…
Novel mRNA-based therapy may offer a new path to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
Actress Diane Keaton’s cause of death revealed
Diane Keaton’s family breaks their silence on what led to the Hollywood legend’s death. The Oscar winner passed…
Affordable drug found to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients
A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients,…
Assessing the impact of childhood pneumococcal vaccination on pneumonia mortality in Colombia: a 14-year analysis | BMC Public Health
This 14-year time-series analysis, encompassing both pre-PCV10 and post-PCV10 data, provides valuable insights into the effect of pediatric…
Intestinal necrosis due to nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia in a child with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a case report | BMC Infectious Diseases
Edens C, Clopper BR, DeVies J, Benitez A, McKeever ER, Johns D, Wolff B, Selvarangan R, Schuster JE,…