Infectious Diseases
Photo Rounds
Diffuse facial rash in a former collegiate wrestler
The patient described a history of “recurrent impetigo,” which led to an uncommon diagnosis.
Case Reports
6-day history of fever • groin pain and swelling • recent hiking trip in Colorado • Dx?
► 6-day history of fever
► Groin pain and swelling
► Recent hiking trip in Colorado
Practice Alert
A look at new guidelines for HIV treatment and prevention
Start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible after HIV infection is confirmed. Consider daily PrEP for patients at risk from sexual exposure...
News
FDA approves congenital CMV diagnostic test
The Alethia CMV Assay Test System detects CMV DNA obtained via a saliva swab.
From the Journals
Acute flaccid myelitis has unique MRI features
Acute flaccid myelitis more commonly presents with asymmetric paralysis and spinal cord lesions largely restricted to gray matter.
Feature
HIV prevention: Mandating insurance coverage of PrEP
Conference Coverage
Hamstring tendinopathy implicated in persistent Lyme arthritis
CHICAGO – Hamstring tendon calcification may figure prominently in Lyme arthritis that persists despite antibiotic therapy.
From the Journals
Missed HIV screening opportunities found among subsequently infected youth
Conference Coverage
Early treatment with direct-acting antivirals linked to reduced medical costs in noncirrhotic HCV
News
Temixys plus other antiretrovirals approved for HIV-1
Opinion
The powerful virus inflammatory response