Infectious diseases are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide. When COVID-19 containment measures were established, the transmission of these deadly pathogens was reduced, leading to a significant reduction in life-threatening invasive diseases in many countries worldwide.
How the PASTEUR Act Could Support Development and Preservation of Life-Saving Antibiotics
See how the PASTEUR Act, a bipartisan House and Senate bill introduced in September 2020, aims to support the development of new antibiotics alongside antimicrobial stewardship.
The Ongoing Need for Group B Streptococcus Awareness
As a leading cause of sepsis, meningitis, and pneumonia in infants, expanding public and clinical awareness of GBS is crucial.
Diagnostics Help Physicians Treat Acute Gastroenteritis, a Leading Cause of Death Among Children Worldwide
Worldwide, acute gastroenteritis—defined as a rapid onset diarrheal disease with or without nausea, vomiting, fever, or abdominal pain—causes 1.34 million deaths in children under age five each year.
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...