Infectious Diseases
Practice Alert
Meningococcal vaccine for infants?
With the incidence of meningococcal disease declining in all age groups, ACIP is weighing the need for vaccination in children <2 years.
Practice Alert
Meningococcal vaccine for infants?
With the incidence of meningococcal disease declining in all age groups, ACIP is weighing the need for vaccination in children <2 years.
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FDA approves first drug for HIV prophylaxis: Is it right for your patient?
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Two Fastidious Bacteria Linked to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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HPV DNA Test Predicts Cervical Cancer Risk for 18 Years
Major Finding: A positive result on HPV DNA testing predicted cervical cancer risk for the next 18 years, while a positive Pap smear did so for...
Conference Coverage
AIDS Clinicians Back Treatment as Prevention
Conference Coverage
HIV Incidence Higher in Young Black MSM Community
Major Finding: After 1 year of follow-up, among the 1,009 black MSM who had at least one follow-up test at 6 months or 1 year, the overall...
News
Adult Immunization Program Needs Shot in the Arm
Major Finding: Compared with 2009 NHIS estimates, only modest increases in adult use were seen in 2010 for the Tdap vaccination (1.6% rise, to 8.2...
Conference Coverage
HIV Recommendations: Start Antiretrovirals Regardless of CD4 Level
Major Finding: HIV-infected adults should start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible, and not wait until CD4 levels drop below 500 cells/mL...
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In Depth: HIV/AIDS Researchers Focus on a Cure
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'Prevention Packages' Could Curb HIV Transmission Between Men
Major Finding: Between 11% and 29% of incident HIV infections would be averted over 10 years if oral preexposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral...