Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
A triple-antibiotic cure for Crohn’s disease?
SAN ANTONIO – “I see this as we’re standing at the same place now as we were standing with Helicobacter pylori 30 years ago.” – Dr. David...
News
CDC finds that efforts to reduce new HIV infections have stalled
The agency has proposed a federal initiative to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in areas of greatest need throughout the country.
Opinion
Guideline: Diagnosis and treatment of adults with community-acquired pneumonia
The practice guideline was jointly written by an ad hoc committee of the American Thoracic Society and Infectious Diseases Society of America.
News
Free HIV self-tests for at-risk groups can increase awareness, testing frequency
“HIV prevention programs might consider adding an HIV self-testing mail distribution component to their portfolio,” the investigators wrote.
Article
FDA approves cefiderocol for multidrug-resistant, complicated urinary tract infections
The approval is for patients with limited or no alternative treatment options and includes a warning of Fetroja’s higher all-cause mortality rate...
News
Without action, every child will be affected by climate change
If the world continues on its current trajectory, children will eventually live in a world at least 4º C above average preindustrial temperatures...
Conference Coverage
Rifabutin-based triple therapy for H. pylori gets high marks
SAN ANTONIO – This is the first new Helicobacter pylori eradication agent to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 22 years...
Conference Coverage
Short-course DAA therapy may prevent hepatitis transmission in transplant patients
BOSTON – While curing infection post transplant works, prevention would be preferable, investigators say.
Opinion
Don’t let a foodborne illness dampen the holiday season
News
Hepatitis C vaccine alters viral trajectory, but fails in chronic infection protection
BOSTON – First-ever randomized study does suggest changes in peak HCV RNA and an HCV RNA change after infection.