https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=109160 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Infectious Diseases en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:26:06 Z https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/cyclosporiasis-symptoms-treatment-diagnosis-a7885dff?mod=Searchresults&pos=1&page=1 https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/cyclosporiasis-symptoms-treatment-diagnosis-a7885dff?mod=Searchresults&pos=1&page=1 Can you get tested and treated for cyclosporiasis? Yes, stool tests can identify the parasite, but the standard stool and parasite screen doesn’t detect cyclospora, said Dr. Scott Roberts, an assistant professor of infectious diseases at the Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/motherhood-restlessness-and-spacex-stories-of-yale-internal-medicine/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/motherhood-restlessness-and-spacex-stories-of-yale-internal-medicine/ Stories of medical emergencies, shared meals, SpaceX, new motherhood, gender roles, and family complexities were among those shared during the 10th Annual Stories of Yale Internal Medicine Medical Grand Rounds, on June 11, 2026. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/cyclosporiasis-what-to-know-about-the-parasitic-infection https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/cyclosporiasis-what-to-know-about-the-parasitic-infection A Yale Medicine expert discusses how to manage cyclosporiasis, a parasitic gastrointestinal infection. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/how-wolbachia-is-being-used-to-fight-mosquito-borne-diseases/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/how-wolbachia-is-being-used-to-fight-mosquito-borne-diseases/ Drs. Chantal Vogels and Albert Ko explain how a naturally occurring bacterium called Wolbachia is being used to fight mosquito-borne diseases. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-professors-in-the-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-july-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-professors-in-the-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-july-2026/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine is proud to welcome three new professors: Lydia Aoun-Barakat, MD; Tracy Battaglia, MD, MPH; and Priti Kumar, PhD. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/dana-dunne-retires-after-decades-of-leadership-in-medical-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/dana-dunne-retires-after-decades-of-leadership-in-medical-education/ Dana Dunne, MD, MHS, professor of medicine (infectious diseases) at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), will retire on June 30 and transition to professor emeritus status, concluding a career defined by decades of leadership in infectious disease work, medical education, and mentorship. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/two-new-publications-showcase-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-impact/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/two-new-publications-showcase-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-impact/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce two new publications that showcase the department's impact on research, education, and patient care. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:58:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/ysm-research-areas-ranked-among-best-in-the-world/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/ysm-research-areas-ranked-among-best-in-the-world/ U.S. News and World Report ranked Yale University among the best in the world for several research areas housed at Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/parasitic-worms-architects-of-immunology/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/parasitic-worms-architects-of-immunology/ In a recent review, Neima Briggs, MD, PhD, found that the immune suppressive capabilities of certain types of parasitic worm infections may help scientists develop more effective therapies targeting inflammatory conditions, including allergies and autoimmune diseases. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/2026-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/2026-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ Congratulations to the 15 Education Scholar Fellowship graduates of the year-long program, who were recognized at a graduation ceremony as part of Medical Education Day at Yale on June 4, 2026. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/vomiting-virus-spreading-across-most-of-u-s/3896829/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/vomiting-virus-spreading-across-most-of-u-s/3896829/ Hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California have been hit with norovirus, but they're not the only ones suffering. Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-sepsis-kyle-busch_l_6a15a9c1e4b0ddcc84641f34 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-sepsis-kyle-busch_l_6a15a9c1e4b0ddcc84641f34 You can't prevent sepsis from happening, but there are a few things that can help. Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/meet-lynn-gambardella-senior-administrative-assistant-2-infectious-diseases/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/meet-lynn-gambardella-senior-administrative-assistant-2-infectious-diseases/ Meet Lynn Gambardella, who has had many roles in the Department of Internal Medicine during her 44 years at Yale. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:40:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/preventing-infections-in-health-care-settings-turning-evidence-into-practice/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/preventing-infections-in-health-care-settings-turning-evidence-into-practice/ While advances in research have identified effective strategies to prevent infections in the hospital, ensuring those practices are consistently applied in real-world settings remains difficult. Yale School of Medicine's David Calfee, MD, has spent his career working to close that gap. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/teaching-awards-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/teaching-awards-2026/ The annual teaching awards were announced during the Yale School of Medicine MD Class of 2026 Commencement. Seven distinguished awards were presented. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/15/placenta-clears-away-sars-cov-2-during-pregnancy https://news.yale.edu/2026/05/15/placenta-clears-away-sars-cov-2-during-pregnancy In a new study, Yale researchers discovered that SARS-CoV-2 doesn’t linger in the placenta of patients who become infected with the virus during pregnancy. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 Z https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/05/17/ebola-outbreak-congo-africa-health-threats/90125822007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/05/17/ebola-outbreak-congo-africa-health-threats/90125822007/ A particular concern with Ebola is the timeline for when people show symptoms and become most infectious, according to Dr. Scott Roberts, associate medical director for infection prevention at Yale University's hospital. Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/05/14/expert-hantavirus-not-a-covid-rerun/ https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/05/14/expert-hantavirus-not-a-covid-rerun/ Don’t panic. The recent Hantavirus outbreak on an Argentine cruise ship that killed three people won’t turn into a mass pandemic like Covid-19. It may lead to isolated outbreaks of human-to-human transmission, the way Ebola did. But no repeat of the Covid pandemic that upended all our lives for years. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/tick-season-lyme-disease-risk-b2976002.html https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/tick-season-lyme-disease-risk-b2976002.html The number of emergency room visits related to tick bites has hit its highest level in the U.S. in nearly a decade. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-cruises-amid-hantavirus-outbreak/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-about-cruises-amid-hantavirus-outbreak/ In today’s health headlines, we’re talking about cruises in light of the recent hantavirus outbreak. If you’re planning a cruise, what do you need to know? Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/tick-season-lyme-disease-virus-rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-b2974556.html https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/tick-season-lyme-disease-virus-rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-b2974556.html The number of emergency room visits related to tick bites has hit its highest level in the U.S. in nearly a decade Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/6-tick-borne-diseases-radar-100050524.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/6-tick-borne-diseases-radar-100050524.html Tick season has arrived, which means that between now and September in the United States, you're more likely to discover a tick on your skin after spending time outdoors. In fact, emergency room visit... Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ Geo-Targeted Implementation of a Novel Mobile Pharmacy and Clinic Healthcare Delivery Model with Community Health Workers for Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV and Substance Use is a $10 million, five-year, team science research grant funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid-virus-clears-placenta-weeks-after-maternal-infection-study-suggests https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid-virus-clears-placenta-weeks-after-maternal-infection-study-suggests The virus that causes COVID-19 does not appear to linger in placental tissue after a pregnant patient recovers from acute infection, according to a case-control study published this week in JAMA Network Open. The findings suggest that placental infection is unlikely in the weeks and months after illness, even in cases with adverse outcomes. “Our motivation for doing the study was to see if there was 'long COVID' in the placenta,” Harvey J. Kliman, MD, PhD, director of the Reproductive and Placental Research Unit at Yale School of Medicine and senior study author, told CIDRAP news in an email. “This is one of the scariest aspects of COVID: long COVID leading to chronic brain issues.” “We just didn’t know if this could also happen in the placenta, which is a magnet for the SARS-CoV-2 virus (because the placenta is covered with ACE2 [angiotensin-converting enzyme 2], the receptor for the spike protein of the virus),” he added. “So we thought it was necessary to look at this issue.” Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/04/16/tick-proof-yard/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/04/16/tick-proof-yard/ You probably can’t keep every tick off your property, but there are ways to deter them — which could help reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/welcome-new-faculty-staff-and-postdocs-in-the-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-april-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/welcome-new-faculty-staff-and-postdocs-in-the-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-april-2026/ The Department of Internal Medicine welcomes the following new faculty, staff, and postgraduate associates who joined the team in March 2026. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/red-blood-cell-exchange-linked-to-better-outcomes-in-severe-babesiosis-study-finds/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/red-blood-cell-exchange-linked-to-better-outcomes-in-severe-babesiosis-study-finds/ A new study led by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham finds that a procedure called red blood cell exchange transfusion significantly improved outcomes for patients hospitalized with severe babesiosis, a potentially life-threatening disease spread by ticks. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/match-day-2026-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-announces-new-residents/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/match-day-2026-yale-department-of-internal-medicine-announces-new-residents/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine announces its newest incoming class of residents for Match Day 2026. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/bullseye-how-yale-researchers-identified-lyme-disease/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/bullseye-how-yale-researchers-identified-lyme-disease/ After two Connecticut mothers raised alarms, Yale physicians identified Lyme disease as a tick-borne illness—changing diagnosis and treatment nationwide. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-jan-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-professors-department-of-internal-medicine-jan-2026/ Meet some of the new professors in the Yale Department of Internal Medicine: Laura J. Morrison, MD; Onyema Ogbuagu, MBBCh; and Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-the-new-flu-variant-subclade-k-is-a-concern/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/why-the-new-flu-variant-subclade-k-is-a-concern/ Dr. Scott Roberts, Yale Medicine infectious diseases doctor, assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, and associate medical director for infection control at Yale New Haven Hospital, joined WTNH's Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to discuss a new flu variant Yale physicians have their eye on— Subclade K. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/inmotion-pharmacy-update/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/inmotion-pharmacy-update/ Sandra Springer, MD, provides an update on the InMOTION pharmacy in a Q&A. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-hope-for-hiv-prevention-and-addiction-treatment-in-prisons/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/new-hope-for-hiv-prevention-and-addiction-treatment-in-prisons/ Prisons are key sites for HIV diagnosis and prevention programs. Julia Rozanova recently received an R01 research grant for her project to reduce HIV transmission and improve quality of life for persons living in prison. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 Z https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/02/utah-arizona-ivermectin-bill-over-the-counter-pharmacy https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/02/utah-arizona-ivermectin-bill-over-the-counter-pharmacy YSPH Professor Sunil Parikh is concerned about a House bill that would make ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug used to treat livestock, available at pharmacies without a prescription. "It's not a benign drug," Parikh said. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/mentorship-global-health-and-momentum/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/mentorship-global-health-and-momentum/ For more than two decades, Lynn Matthews, MD, MPH, has worked at the intersection of HIV prevention, reproductive health, and global medicine. Now newly arrived at Yale, she is bringing her international research experience and passion for mentorship to New Haven. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:26:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/west-hartford-superintendent-orders-full-district-deep-clean-after-norovirus-outbreak-sent-over-100-students-home/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/west-hartford-superintendent-orders-full-district-deep-clean-after-norovirus-outbreak-sent-over-100-students-home/ West Hartford Public School Superintendent Paul Vicinus, Jr. has ordered a deep clean of all the town’s public schools after a norovirus outbreak at Webster Hill Elementary School sent more than 100 students home sick last week. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/01/15/flu-antiviral-treatments/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/01/15/flu-antiviral-treatments/ The CDC recommends treatment for anyone who has or suspects they have the flu and is at increased risk of complications. This includes people younger than 4 to 5 years or those over 65, said Yale infectious disease specialist Richard A. Martinello, MD. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2026-01-12/an-update-on-ct-flu-season-and-cdc-vaccine-guidance https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2026-01-12/an-update-on-ct-flu-season-and-cdc-vaccine-guidance A new flu variant is wreaking havoc across the United States. Today, we learn more about this variant, and hear from local physicians on what you can do to protect yourself and your family from the virus. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.huffpost.com/entry/winter-viruses-illnesses-right-now_l_695c230ce4b0908b04a43f01 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/winter-viruses-illnesses-right-now_l_695c230ce4b0908b04a43f01 Seasonal fevers, runny noses and coughs are caused by a number of illnesses. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/already-severe-flu-season-is-overwhelming-hospitals-and-ers-doctors-reveal-top-symptoms/ar-AA1TLkMa https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/already-severe-flu-season-is-overwhelming-hospitals-and-ers-doctors-reveal-top-symptoms/ar-AA1TLkMa If you got the unwanted gift of influenza this holiday season, you're not alone. Flu season is in full swing in the United States, with infections and hospitalizations surging across the country. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-flu-variant-leads-to-large-increase-of-cases-in-connecticut/3683960/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-flu-variant-leads-to-large-increase-of-cases-in-connecticut/3683960/ The latest available weekly numbers show flu cases in Connecticut are up about 42% from the same time last season. The week before saw a massive 678% increase compared to last season. “This is one of those years where we’re seeing quite a bit of flu,” says Dr. Richard Martinello. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://thelooker.thedailybeast.com/why-this-flu-season-feels-so-brutal/#:~:text=Martinello%20says%20that%20some%20of,be%20making%20people%20feel%20sicker. https://thelooker.thedailybeast.com/why-this-flu-season-feels-so-brutal/#:~:text=Martinello%20says%20that%20some%20of,be%20making%20people%20feel%20sicker. Here’s what you need to know about the latest influenza variant. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/improving-care-abroad-for-those-living-with-opioid-use-disorder-and-hiv/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/improving-care-abroad-for-those-living-with-opioid-use-disorder-and-hiv/ In today’s health headlines, improving care abroad for those living with opioid use disorder and HIV. Plus, longer acting medications for controlling HIV and other viral infections. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/30/health/pertussis-vaccine-symptoms-whooping-cough https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/30/health/pertussis-vaccine-symptoms-whooping-cough For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/yale-doctor-explains-rise-in-connecticut-flu-cases/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/yale-doctor-explains-rise-in-connecticut-flu-cases/ Thousands of influenza cases are being reported in Connecticut this season, with no sign of infections slowing down, but doctors say it’s not too late to protect yourself with a vaccination as numbers are on the rise. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/ukrainian-primary-care-clinics-deliver-comprehensive-care-opioid-use-disorder/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/ukrainian-primary-care-clinics-deliver-comprehensive-care-opioid-use-disorder/ The integration of methadone into primary care improves addiction outcomes and overall health in a landmark Ukrainian trial. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/should-you-get-a-measles-vaccine-booster https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/should-you-get-a-measles-vaccine-booster As cases increase in some places, a Yale Medicine specialist reviews the groups, including some adults, who should get vaccinated. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/internal-medicine-2026-fellowship-matches/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/infdis/news-article/internal-medicine-2026-fellowship-matches/ The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce the 2026 fellows in the Department of Internal Medicine’s fellowship programs. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/well/new-flu-variant-symptoms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/well/new-flu-variant-symptoms.html The variant has several mutations that differentiate it from previous versions, making it a “cousin of what we’ve always had,” said Dr. Scott Roberts, an assistant professor of infectious diseases at the Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/resurgent-flu-virus-strain-contagious/ https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/resurgent-flu-virus-strain-contagious/ Richard Martinello, MD, reveals that there will be a significant flu season this year and that it's going to be more severe than typical. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z