Infectious Disease

The AJMC® Infectious Disease compendium is a comprehensive resource for news and interviews about the viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that create illness and outbreaks.

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USAID freeze can potentially increase the number of tuberculosis cases in countries dependent on US government funding. | Image Credit: @pathdoc-AdobeStock.jpeg

USAID Freeze Potentially Risks Millions of Lives Affected by Tuberculosis

By Sabrina McCrear

September 12th 2025

US foreign aid budget cuts and freezes may potentially increase those affected by tuberculosis in USAID-dependent countries, resulting in millions of lives lost.

Cervical screening adherance and knowledge of HPV vaccines decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Image Credit: @Khunatorn-AdobeStock.jpeg

Cervical Screening Adherence and HPV Knowledge Worsened After COVID-19

By Sabrina McCrear

September 11th 2025

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Food Insecurity Associated With Increased Long COVID Risk, Lower Recovery Rates

By Brooke McCormick

September 10th 2025

5 Things to Know About Long COVID

By Sabrina McCrear

August 22nd 2025

HPV | Image Credit: Naeblys - stock.adobe.com

Low Awareness of HPV, Vaccine Availability, and Cancer Link Persists Nationwide

By Brooke McCormick

August 18th 2025

Advancing UTI Treatment: Highlights from IDWeek 2024

Discover groundbreaking research on urinary tract infections, including findings from the EAGLE-2 and EAGLE-3 trials. Learn how gepotidacin, a first-in-class oral therapy, addresses antimicrobial resistance and unmet needs in UTI management.

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