HIV
From the Journals
G. lamblia assemblage B more common in HIV-positive people
Giardia lamblia
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Study IDs risk predictors of PrEP use in MSM
Recent sexual risk behavior, partnership type may predict PrEP use in men who have sex with men.
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PrEP is not main driver in STI epidemic, says expert
In MSM, rates of STIs high, but not higher after PrEP.
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HIV antiretroviral resistance can affect more than 10% of pregnant women
HIV antiretroviral resistance among pregnant women may be even more common now that antiretrovirals are widely available.
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What is the HIV state of the art?
IDWeek 2017 features a special HIV treatment symposium with a renowned panel of experts.
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IDWeek 2017 opens in San Diego
The IDWeek 2017 symposia, oral abstract sessions, and poster abstract sessions are the highlights.
From the Journals
Herpes simplex type 2 infection markedly increases HIV risk
HIV risk was higher in newly acquired HSV-2 infections, possibly because genital ulcerations and viral shedding increase earlier in the course of...
From the Journals
Half of young men at-risk for HIV maintained protective PrEP levels with monthly visits
Adolescent men who have sex with men who are at risk of contracting HIV should be offered access to PrEP with behavioral support to maintain...
From the Journals
Light alcohol use did not affect liver fibrosis progression in HIV/HCV-coinfected women
Women coinfected with HIV and HCV who drank light and moderate amounts of alcohol did not experience significant progression of liver fibrosis.
From the Journals
Initiation of ART beneficial in reducing all-cause mortality in AIDS-free patients
Starting ART ASAP benefits HIV-positive patients over 50 years of age.
Commentary
Test everyone with diagnosed HIV for drug resistance as they enter care
Clinicians caring for HIV patients should identify drug resistance before starting treatment to help improve survival and achieve viral...