Herpes Shedding Rate Can Stand in For Genital Lesions as a Study Outcome
Genital shedding in herpes patients is even more common than genital lesions. Can a new way of testing for the disease streamline the treatment process?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Largely Untreated in HIV Patients
OSA is largely untreated in HIV patients, and this lack of treatment likely contributes to further comorbidity complications associated with the virus.
For Hospitals, Going Green Is an Infection Prevention Issue
As more and more health care organizations embrace environmental sustainability, experts say epidemiologists need to have a seat at the table to stave off infection control and prevention concerns.
FDA Investigates Whey Powder As Potential Source of Salmonella Contamination
The FDA has indicated that whey powder is a common ingredient in 3 products recalled this week for potential Salmonella contamination.
The Frustrating Predicament of PPE Compliance
We know we have a problem with isolation precaution compliance, but just how bad is it?
HCV Eradication in HIV Patients Reduces Immune Activation, HIV DNA
Eradication of HCV in patients with HIV results in reduction of CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune activation.
Doravirine Maintains Efficacy in Week 96 DRIVE-FORWARD Results
At week 96, 73.1% of patients infected with HIV-1 and treated with once-daily doravirine + other ART medications, achieved viral suppression.
Using A "Kick and Kill" Approach to Cure HIV
Investigators report results of the first randomized clinical trial to test a novel strategy to wake up and kill dormant HIV hiding in reservoir cells.
Identifying—and Treating—the "Missing Millions" on World Hepatitis Day: Public Health Watch
Millions with viral hepatitis go undiagnosed and untreated.
2-Drug HIV Regimen Comparable to 3-Drug Regimen in Treatment-Naïve Patients
Dolutegravir and lamivudine combination regimen met primary endpoint in 2 phase 3 studies of treatment-naïve patients with HIV.
WHO Declares End of 2018 DRC Ebola Outbreak
After 42 days without any new confirmed cases, the ninth Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is officially over.
Long-Term Immune Response Data for Investigational HIV Vaccine Revealed
Mosaic-based vaccine regimen maintained humoral and cellular HIV immune responses according to long-term data from APPROACH.
IAS-USA Releases 2018 Guidelines for HIV Treatment and Prevention
New guidelines on the prevention and treatment of HIV in adults from the IAS-USA Panel highlight advances made since the 2016 guidelines, as well as the need for new strategies.
Achieving Undetectable Viral Load On ART Renders Individuals Sexually Non-Infectious
PARTNER 2 study reports zero HIV transmissions over 8 years in gay couples who did not use condoms and had achieved an undetectable viral load on HIV treatment.
Ritonavir-Boosted Protease Inhibitors May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Death
More information continues to come to light on the impact of protease inhibitors on patients with HIV and cardiovascular disease.
Alleged Penicillin Allergies Lead to Higher Risk of MRSA and C difficile
Alternative agents are often broader spectrum than ß-lactams, subjecting patients to collateral damage and subsequent selection for resistant organisms and Clostridium difficile.
PrEP Use May Result in Increased Receipt of Non-HIV-Related Primary Care
A new study reports that PrEP users were more likely to receive more primary health care services compared with non-PrEP users.
FDA Approves Tafenoquine, First New P Vivax Malaria Treatment in 60 Years
Tafenoquine is the first single-dose medicine for the prevention of P vivax malaria relapse.
Recalls You Should Be Aware Of—Week of July 15,2018
We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—July 15, 2018
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
Nursing Notes May Predict ICU Patient Survival
New research reports that sentiments included in nursing notes can serve as an indicator of whether ICU patients will survive.
Treponemal Assays Important First Step in Syphilis Diagnosis
Treponemal immunoassays are now recommended as first-line tests for syphilis, with further testing required to confirm the diagnosis.
Uganda Requests Removal from WHO Zika Travel Advisory List
The World Health Organization has listed Uganda on its Zika travel advisory list, but now the country’s health minister is requesting removal from the list, citing no cases or outbreaks.
Raw Turkey Responsible for Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Spanning 26 States
The CDC has announced an investigation of a multidrug-resistant outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections that have been linked with raw turkey.
Antibiotics Overused for Osteomyelitis in Sacral Pressure Ulcers
A new review finds antibiotics aren’t effective for osteomyelitis in sacral pressure ulcers where the bone is exposed.
Azithromycin-Ivermectin is Nonsuperior to Ivermectin Alone for Preventing Scabies, Impetigo
Treatment with azithromycin plus ivermectin versus ivermectin alone provides equal protection against scabies and impetigo in at-risk communities.
Penicillin Allergy Testing in Antibiotic Stewardship
Study suggests that clinicians should perform confirmatory allergy testing on patients with reported penicillin allergies as an important feature of antimicrobial stewardship.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Pasta Salad Springs Up in 5 States
The CDC has announced an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Sandiego infections that have been linked with pasta salad.
Struggles in Strengthening the Food Safety Chain
How are government agencies working to make food safer?
Cholera, Access to Care Remain Significant Challenges in War-Torn Yemen: Public Health Watch
Experts say the country remains at risk for infectious disease outbreaks as long as fighting continues.