Sophia Abene is the Assistant Editor for Contagion. You can email her at abenes@mjhlifesciences.com.
The Country of Georgia Makes Inroads Reducing Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
Published: September 24th 2024 | Updated: September 24th 2024In 2015 the country's high prevalence of chronic hepatitis C (HCV) was 5.4%, higher than the global average of 1%. In addition, Georgia saw a 67% reduction in chronic infection.
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of September 13-September 20
September 21st 2024Adults with type 2 diabetes taking metformin have a 13% to 21% lower risk of developing Long COVID or dying from COVID-19, recent analyses question the effectiveness of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and molnupiravir against new variants, and more this week from Contagion.
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BWC0977 Presents a New Approach to Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance
September 19th 2024Initial studies show its effectiveness against various bacteria, including those resistant to standard treatments, and it is being developed in both intravenous and oral forms to improve patient access.
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Reassessing COVID-19 Treatments: Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir and Molnupiravir Against New Variants
September 19th 2024Initially authorized based on promising trial data, recent analyses raise questions about the effectiveness of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and molnupiravir against new viral variants, particularly regarding mortality and hospitalization rates.
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