Fungal Spores Linked to Covid/Flu in Puerto Rico

Félix E. Rivera-Mariani, PhD, discusses the link between the transmission of seasonal fungal spores and the ...

AUGUST 19, 2025

Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections Rise Among Children

The number of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae–associated CAP infections rose sharply during 2024, ...

JULY 31, 2025

A Review of Mycobacterium avium Complex Disease Treatment in Children Living With HIV/AIDS

The nontuberculous mycobacteria comprise more than 190 species and subspecies of bacteria that can cause disease in ...

JULY 3, 2025

Histoplasmosis Screening May Decrease Hospitalization, Mortality Among Those With HIV

Histoplasmosis screening using a urinary antigen detection test in people living with HIV can help diagnose this ...

JULY 3, 2025

Disseminated Histoplasmosis, Hemophagocytosis Plagues 2 Patients With HIV in the ‘Histo Belt’

Maintain a high degree of suspicion for histoplasmosis in the immunocompromised host, especially if they live in ...

JUNE 29, 2025

Dual-Threshold For Beta-D-Glucan May Be a More Nuanced Approach

A more nuanced, dual-threshold approach can improve the use of a noninvasive assay for Pneumocystis jirovecii ...

JUNE 28, 2025

Pay More Attention to Fungal Infections

As the number of fungal infections rise, increased surveillance, diagnostics and funding are needed.

JUNE 20, 2025

Likely One Source for Meningitis Outbreak Associated With Surgical Procedures in Mexico

An outbreak of Fusarium solani meningitis among U.S. residents who had undergone surgical procedures in Mexico in ...

JUNE 4, 2025

Histoplasmosis Outbreak Linked to Costa Rica Caves

Multiple members of a U.S. family that visited a network of caves in Costa Rica have tested positive for ...

MAY 28, 2025

For Many Patients With Histoplasmosis, You Can Skip the Antifungal

Histoplasmosis is a common fungal infection found in river valley areas, but its severity can vary between no ...

MAY 5, 2025

Lessons Learned: Fungal Meningitis Outbreak After Mommy Makeovers

Twenty-four patients who underwent cosmetic surgeries during 2023 in two clinics in Mexico developed Fusarium ...

APRIL 30, 2025

SSIs Increase Bacteremia and Fungemia Infection Risk Sixfold; Add Staggering Costs

Surgical site infections are a significant contributor to postoperative complications, but a study published ...

APRIL 28, 2025