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Free Subscription 02.11.2026 2 Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2 BMC Pediatr 6 Clin Infect Dis 1 Curr Microbiol 2 Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 1 Drugs 1 Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 1 Infect Immun 5 J Antimicrob Chemother 1 J Bacteriol 2 J Biol Chem 3 J Clin Microbiol 2 J Med Chem 1 MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1 N Engl J Med 4 PLoS Med 5 PLoS Negl Trop Dis 7 PLoS One 3 PLoS Pathog 3 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

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Am J Respir Crit Care Med

1. PATEL A, Li AT, Solans BP, Savic RM, et al
   Towards an optimized framework for human dose prediction in anti-tuberculosis drug development.
   Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026 Oct 29:aamag580. doi: 10.1093.
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2. TAENAKA H, Evrard B, Maishan M, Watanabe R, et al
   Inflammatory phenotypes in severe pneumonia: clinical evidence to mouse models for precision therapeutics.
   Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026;212:2792-2802.
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   BMC Pediatr

3. MIRACLIN T A, Oommen SP, Cruz SD, Gunasekaran K, et al
   Neurodevelopmental sequelae in paediatric pneumococcal meningitis: a call for strengthened surveillance and follow-up care.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026;26:1081.
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4. GEBREMESKEL T, Mama N, Wubishet M, Gashu S, et al
   Staphylococcus aureus-associated pyomyositis complicated by deep vein thrombosis and septic pulmonary embolism in a malnourished child: a case report.
   BMC Pediatr. 2026;26:1072.
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   Clin Infect Dis

5. STAVROPOULOU E, Padrutt M, Siedentop B, Monney P, et al
   Performance of the recent Duke criteria versions in patients with suspected infective endocarditis and sufficient cardiac imaging: The more things change, the more they remain the same.
   Clin Infect Dis. 2026 Oct 29:ciag688. doi: 10.1093.
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6. CHRISTINE PJ, Fabricant S, Appa A, Kimmel SD, et al
   Changing National and Regional Trends in Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis From 2016 to 2022.
   Clin Infect Dis. 2026 Oct 27:ciag607. doi: 10.1093.
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7. ROBERT-GANGNEUX F, Nevez G, Damiani C, Le Guen Y, et al
   Oral Wash PCR Improves the Diagnosis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Patients Without HIV: A Prospective Multicenter Study.
   Clin Infect Dis. 2026 Jun 11:ciag356. doi: 10.1093.
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8. RINALDI M, Miani B, Gibertoni D, Di Chiara M, et al
   Targeted peri-operative prophylaxis in patients colonized with Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacterales undergoing Liver Transplantation: a multinational cohort study.
   Clin Infect Dis. 2026 Mar 25:ciag185. doi: 10.1093.
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9. HERBEL S, Paccoud O, de Montmollin E, Grenier B, et al
   Presentation and prognosis of cryptococcosis requiring intensive care unit admission in France: the CRYPTO-ICU study.
   Clin Infect Dis. 2026 Feb 18:ciag091. doi: 10.1093.
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10. ROSEN EA, Krantz EM, Thibodeau A, Kennedy K, et al
    Diagnostic Yield of Repeat Blood Cultures and Risk Factors for Bloodstream Infection in Persistent Febrile Neutropenia.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2026;83:e826-e834.
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    Curr Microbiol

11. SU Z, Han L, Song F, Wang Y, et al
    beta-defensin 130 Counteracts ETEC-K88 Infection in Mice: Mechanistic Insights from Gut Microbiome and LC-MS-Based Metabolomic Correlation Analysis.
    Curr Microbiol. 2026;83:616.
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    Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis

12. HE X, Zhou J, Long S, Liu H, et al
    Nocardia terpenica bacteremia confirmed by blood culture in a patient with granulocytopenia and Aspergillus fumigatus coinfection: a first case report.
    Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2026;117:117708.
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13. WU J, He J, Lin H, Hou G, et al
    Chikungunya virus - associated meningitis with transient encephalopathy: a case report.
    Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2026;117:117700.
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    Drugs

14. SLESARENKO VA, Eskandari S, Semchenko EA, Seib KL, et al
    Vaccination for Gonorrhoea: Where Are We Now, and What Comes Next?
    Drugs. 2026;86:1769-1780.
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    Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis

15. MARTINEZ-YSASIS Y, Lopez-Madueno J, Martinez-Montero R, Garcia-Uber J, et al
    Optimizing culture-based detection of Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women: a comparative evaluation of Granada and CHROMID StrepB.
    Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2026 Oct 29. doi: 10.1007/s10096-026-05708.
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    Infect Immun

16. GURUCEAGA X, Thorn HI, Perez-Cuesta U, Martin-Vicente A, et al
    The Aspergillus fumigatus septation components Bud4 and Rho4 are essential for virulence.
    Infect Immun. 2026 Oct 27:e0031526. doi: 10.1128/iai.00315.
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    J Antimicrob Chemother

17. MURASE Y, Takeuchi R, Ohtaki Y, Hosoya M, et al
    MPT64 secretion as a viability-associated immunoassay readout for rapid phenotypic drug susceptibility classification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: a proof-of-concept study.
    J Antimicrob Chemother. 2026;81:dkag358.
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18. FIHMAN V, Jacquier H, Razazi K, de Prost N, et al
    Beyond the panel: molecular detection is not diagnosis.
    J Antimicrob Chemother. 2026;81:dkag340.
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19. MOJICA MF, Zeiser ET, Becka SA, Caverly LJ, et al
    In vitro activity of cefiderocol against Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli clinical isolates from cystic fibrosis patients in the United States.
    J Antimicrob Chemother. 2026;81:dkag347.
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20. CONCHA FUENTES C, Castiella-Aranzasti A, Burgos-Cibrian J, Monzo-Gallo P, et al
    Successful management of histoplasmosis with novel triazole antifungals: a brief report.
    J Antimicrob Chemother. 2026;81:dkag370.
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21. SINKELER FS, Hensgens MPM, Bruggemann RJ
    'Acute kidney injury in Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia: a multicentre cohort study of incidence, timing, recovery and associations with antibiotic treatment'-right-to-reply.
    J Antimicrob Chemother. 2026;81:dkag367.
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    J Bacteriol

22. BROWN TG, Barnum J, Killpack S, Griffitts JS, et al
    Genetic basis of glycine and L-serine toxicity in Staphylococcus aureus and the case for glycine as an antibiotic adjuvant.
    J Bacteriol. 2026 Oct 28:e0030926. doi: 10.1128/jb.00309.
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    J Biol Chem

23. ZENG Z, Chrustowicz J, Spanos C, Cholewa-Waclaw J, et al
    THE UBC8-GID E3 UBIQUITIN LIGASE MODULE IS REQUIRED FOR STRESS RESPONSE IN CANDIDA ALBICANS.
    J Biol Chem. 2026 Oct 28:113701. doi: 10.1016/j.jbc.2026.113701.
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24. KONG X, Xu Z, Li J, Liu Z, et al
    Bat-derived antimicrobial peptide MC-CATH3 Confers protection against bacterial infections via a potential ferroptosis-like death process.
    J Biol Chem. 2026;302:113456.
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    J Clin Microbiol

25. FARNSWORTH C, Ren P, Gonzalez-Lopez JJ, Bialas J, et al
    Multicenter evaluation of the multiplex polymerase chain reaction QIAstat-Dx Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel for the detection of central nervous system pathogens directly in the cerebrospinal fluid.
    J Clin Microbiol. 2026 Oct 27:e0073826. doi: 10.1128/jcm.00738.
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26. BITTERMAN R, Ng CF, Arora S, Casciato M, et al
    Droplet digital PCR for diagnosing invasive aspergillosis in hematological malignancies: a prospective cohort study.
    J Clin Microbiol. 2026 Oct 27:e0114026. doi: 10.1128/jcm.01140.
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27. KAMAU E
    Global diversification and regional spread of Candidozyma (Candida) auris clades: a comparative genomic epidemiology review of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific.
    J Clin Microbiol. 2026 Oct 27:e0110626. doi: 10.1128/jcm.01106.
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    J Med Chem

28. LI Z, Yin J, Li K, Zhong LL, et al
    Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel MCR-1 Inhibitors against Colistin-Resistant Bacteria.
    J Med Chem. 2026;69:22476-22505.
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29. WANG S, Wang S, Liu X, Wu S, et al
    Development of Novel Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Engineering into Nanoparticles to Improve Performance.
    J Med Chem. 2026;69:21291-21310.
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    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep

30. HOPKINS B, Meehan AA, Mugel SG, Applegate BR, et al
    Notes from the Field: Use of Enhanced Surveillance to Detect Severe Group A Streptococcus Infections Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness - Missoula County, Montana, July 2024-September 2025.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2026;75:626-629.
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    N Engl J Med

31. TAMMA PD
    Gram-Negative Bacterial Resistance.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;395:1728-1743.
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    PLoS Med

32. POLONSKY J, Hudu S, Uthman K, Katuala Y, et al
    Outcomes of home-based versus facility-based care for mild diphtheria during a large epidemic in Kano State, Nigeria: A retrospective matched cohort study.
    PLoS Med. 2026;23:e1005097.
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33. SINGER BJ, Gleason A, Impalli I, Nagorsen MD, et al
    Burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance associated with modifiable human antibiotic consumption: An observational study.
    PLoS Med. 2026;23:e1005140.
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34. GRAD YH, Mittelstaedt R, Peters RPH
    How do we monitor doxy-PEP impact and when should we consider revisiting guidelines?
    PLoS Med. 2026;23:e1005276.
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35. AMIN AB, Garcia Quesada M, Trudell D, Dean NE, et al
    Analysis of the impact of naturally-acquired immunity on Shigella vaccine performance to inform clinical trials: A simulation-based modeling study.
    PLoS Med. 2026;23:e1004878.
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    PLoS Negl Trop Dis

36. MOHAMMADI-SARTANG M, Rafieipour N, Afrasiabian S, Mahmoudi R, et al
    Efficacy and safety of fluoroquinolones in the treatment of human brucellosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2026;20:e0013822.
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37. LI F, Zhao G, Moming A, Liu X, et al
    Integrating MaxEnt and copula models to assess plague-associated ecological suitability under climate change in Northern Tianshan, China.
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2026;20:e0014818.
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38. GAILLARD M, Pastre T, Magnan C, Sotto A, et al
    Validation of EUCAST 2026 breakpoints for Brucella species using routine laboratory methods: A comprehensive French National Reference Centre study.
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2026;20:e0014817.
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39. KIATSOMPHOB S, Suphaphiphat K, Puyati B, Kledmanee K, et al
    Occupational brucellosis among livestock farmers in Northeastern Thailand: A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices from a One Health perspective.
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2026;20:e0014788.
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40. KIRABO AV, Alinaitwe L, Kobba K, Ndawula EC, et al
    Leptospirosis occurs as frequently as malaria among adolescent and adult acute febrile patients in Hoima, Uganda: A prospective health facility-based study.
    PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2026;20:e0014772.
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    PLoS One

41. MELAKE A, Mihrete K, Malkamu B
    Association of TLR2 T597C, TLR4 A896G, and TLR9 G1174A gene polymorphisms with risk of pulmonary tuberculosis in the Ethiopian population: A case-control study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0361059.
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42. UDDIN MH, Dutta P, Islam M, Rahman MK, et al
    Ecology and epidemiology of multidrug resistance Salmonella in fruit Bats and shared water sources in Bangladesh.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0361701.
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43. BERHE B, Negash H, Abadi T, Belay G, et al
    Schistosoma-Salmonella co-infection in Africa: Epidemiology, biological mechanisms, and antimicrobial resistance: A systematic review and meta analysis.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0359975.
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44. YU W, Ou Y, Dong S, Deng X, et al
    Isolation, identification, and slow-growth phenotype characterization of a clinically derived Escherichia coli from urinary tract infection.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0358948.
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45. LAGADEC E, Gulla S, Smage SB, Pino-Martinez E, et al
    Comparative genomics of seven Tenacibaculum maritimum isolates from farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), and lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) in Canada and Norway reveals conserved features.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0361557.
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46. ELGAMMAL Y, Salama EA, Alkashef NM, Lawrence CB, et al
    Repurposing the phospholipase A2 inhibitor, darapladib, to combat multidrug-resistant fungal pathogens, including Candida auris.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0361366.
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47. AT THOBARI J, Laksono IS, Haposan JH, Indarti HT, et al
    Estimating direct and indirect costs of hospitalised typhoid fever in Indonesia: A multisite healthcare facility and community survey.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0360948.
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    PLoS Pathog

48. PRIYA R, Raghunandanan S, Mihaljica D, Alakhras NS, et al
    Type I interferon signaling promotes early innate control of Borrelia burgdorferi infection.
    PLoS Pathog. 2026;22:e1013996.
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49. WIBAWA R, Li P, Gearing LJ, Pidot S, et al
    Multi-Dot/Icm effector mutants reveal distinct host responses in Legionella infected macrophages.
    PLoS Pathog. 2026;22:e1014083.
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50. MICHARD C, Perret A, Foulon M, Koliwer-Brandl H, et al
    PDIM drives the transition from repairable to catastrophic EsxA-mediated vacuole membrane damage during Mycobacterium marinum infection.
    PLoS Pathog. 2026;22:e1014721.
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    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

51. YADAV M, C A NF, Mandal D, Shukla J, et al
    A voltage-gated porin PPE1 regulates secretion and drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026;123:e2602335123.
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52. OZBAYKAL GULER G, Zhang C, Brokatzky D, Das R, et al
    Septin binding restricts Shigella growth and triggers intracellular tolerance.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026;123:e2529720123.
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53. JIMENEZ-ANDRADE Y, Sol S, Yoshida T, Tran M, et al
    The staphylococcal protease SspA perturbs the epidermal barrier and promotes IL-22-driven inflammation in allergen-exposed skin.
    Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2026;123:e2611563123.
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