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CDC reports unique ocular syphilis cluster caused by an unknown strain

Researchers say the case suggests an unidentified Treponema pallidum strain tied to higher risk for systemic involvement.

Mary Van Beusekom
Syphilis bacteria

FDA clears first at-home collection test for chlamydia, gonorrhea

The FDA said the test offers a private and quick testing option, along with streamlined treatment, if needed.

Lisa Schnirring

Quick takes: H5N1 avian flu on fur farms, mpox & gonorrhea vaccination, polio in Guinea

Most of the newly affected Finnish farms raised foxes, but some also produced raccoon dogs.

Lisa Schnirring

Newborn syphilis cases spike in US amid gaps in maternal screening, treatment

Officials said a key step would be offering syphilis screening in nontraditional settings such as emergency departments, jail intake, and maternal-child health programs.

Lisa Schnirring
medical team newborn

Genomic analysis uncovers syphilis transmission networks in England

The study authors say the findings could provide opportunities to identify local transmission chains and educate sexual networks.

Chris Dall

Quick takes: WHO weighs in on Peru's GBS spike, Florida reports more dengue cases, WHO updates STI testing and diagnostic guidance

The WHO said more investigations are needed to the rise in GBS cases, though some patients tested positive for Campylobacter infection.

Lisa Schnirring

ECDC reports spread of multidrug-resistant Shigella

Of 300 cases recorded since April, 106 have been in the US, with the rest in Europe.

Chris Dall

Chinese study finds high levels of resistance in gonorrhea

Gonorrhea infections in China are showing decreasing susceptibility to ceftriaxone along with high levels of resistance to other antibiotics.

Chris Dall

Investigational gonorrhea vaccine receives FDA Fast Track designation

The designation means that the NgG vaccine, which is in a phase 2 trial, will receive expedited review by FDA officials.

Chris Dall

Report highlights need to strengthen gonorrhea surveillance in Africa

Analysis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from 3 African countries finds high resistance to ciprofloxacin and emerging resistance determinants for azithromycin.

Chris Dall