Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Tenofovir disoproxil treated HBV with fewer future HCCs
VIENNA - Chronic hepatitis B virus-infected patients treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate developed significantly fewer hepatocellular...
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases for 2019 now at postelimination high
“With a safe and effective vaccine that protects against measles, the suffering we are seeing is avoidable,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases nearing postelimination-era high
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Gut bacterium R. gnavus linked to lupus flares
Unraveling the mystery of the microbiome and lupus may hold answers.
News
Decline in CIN2+ in younger women after HPV vaccine introduced
The rates of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 and above declined in younger women from 2008-2016.
Conference Coverage
Ibrexafungerp effective against C. auris in two early case reports
Feature
Candida auris: Dangerous and here to stay
Mortality rates topped 50% during a protracted outbreak at a Spanish hospital.
From the Journals
ICYMI: Anti-CD4 antibody maintains viral suppression in HIV patients post ART
Nearly 95% of measurements taken during the study period were below the viral suppression threshold of 20 copies/mL.
From the Journals
Diagnostic test helps clinicians identify IPF with nonsurgical biopsy
The Envisia Genomic Classifier could be an alternative to surgical lung biopsy to confirm a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
News from the FDA/CDC
Busiest week yet brings 2019 measles total to 555 cases
United States is quickly closing in on a postelimination-era record.
Conference Coverage
Dr. Douglas Paauw: Consider rechallenging patients with penicillin allergy
PHILADELPHIA – Penicillin allergies often are misdiagnosed.