IDSA Honors Leaders in Infectious Diseases at IDWeek 2024

The Infectious Diseases Society of America is honored to recognize 10 outstanding experts at IDWeek 2024 for their contributions to the field of infectious diseases.

Black Individuals Less Often Vaccinated Against Influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV Than Whites

The overall vaccination rates for influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV remain below 50%, with Black individuals less likely to be vaccinated than white individuals, even when living in similarly disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024. 

More Than Half of Medicaid-Insured Infants Born with HIV Had No Preventative Treatment

More than half of infants insured through Medicaid who were diagnosed with HIV within one year of life did not receive postnatal antiretroviral prophylaxis, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024. 

Mpox Vaccine Provides Strong Protection in Adolescents

A vaccine to prevent mpox is well tolerated and leads to a similar antibody response in adolescents compared to adults, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024. 

Antibiotic Treatment Regimen for Bloodstream Infections Can Safely Be Cut by Half

A seven-day course of antibiotics for hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections is just as effective as a 14-day course, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024. 

Bird Flu Found in Wastewater Before Reported Outbreaks

Bird flu was detected in wastewater before the first reported outbreak among Texas dairy cattle in 2024, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024.

Preset Treatment Orders Improve Antibiotic Prescribing Practices

A new method for prescribing antibiotics improved compliance with treatment guidelines and shortened antibiotic use in children with ear infections in emergency and urgent care settings, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024.

Antibiotic Resistance Gene Detection Associated with Higher Rates of Mortality

A gene that enables bacteria to evade treatment was the most common and deadly among carbapenemase-producing organism (CPO) infections in a New York health system, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Access Multifaceted; Unmet Needs Remain

Black, Hispanic and Medicaid-insured populations continue to lack equitable access to pre-exposure prophylaxis, according to new findings from Gilead Sciences presented at IDWeek 2024.

IDSA Suggests New Preventive COVID-19 Agent

The Infectious Diseases Society of America has released guidelines suggesting the use of pemivibart to prevent severe COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients.

Senate Appropriations Bills Boost ID Funding, Fall Short on Workforce Needs

The Senate FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services and the State and Foreign Operations appropriations bills provide increased funding for some key domestic and global infectious diseases programs.

Eight Institutions Receive the IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence Designation

The eight awarded institutions have created stewardship programs led by infectious diseases-trained physicians and pharmacists that advance science in antimicrobial resistance.