Infectious Diseases
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Delayed HIV diagnoses still substantial for some at-risk groups
Persons unaware of their HIV infection account for approximately 40% of ongoing transmissions in the United States.
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Statin didn’t slow hepatic steatosis in HIV patients
SAN DIEGO – HIV patients taking a statin saw greater hepatic steatosis progression than did placebo patients.
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FDA approves first two-dose HBV vaccine
FDA approves first new hepatitis B virus vaccine in 25 years
From the Journals
Public health hazard: Bring your flu to work day
Many physicians and pharmacists report working while having influenza-like illness.
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Methotrexate holiday linked to better flu vaccine immunogenicity
Not clear if medication break boosts effectiveness.
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Young adult HIV patients may be at increased risk of hypertension
HIV patients in their 20s are showing high-risk signs of hypertension.
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VIDEO: New herpes zoster vaccine may boost vaccination rate
Vaccination rates with the current vaccine are low.
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IGRA preferred test for latent TB diagnosis
Only one-third of physician respondents to a survey knew that the T-SPOT.TB test had the highest sensitivity for identifying those with latent TB...
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In-hospital outcomes are better for vaccinated H1N1 patients
TORONTO – The study looks at the critical care outcomes of vaccination.
From the Journals
IDSA updates infectious diarrhea guidelines
Molecular-based diagnostic tests are very sensitive, but may require expert analysis.
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ACIP recommends third MMR dose, if outbreak risk
Recommendation based on 78% lower risk of mumps in college students who received 3rd dose.