Infectious Diseases
News
Zika: CDC begins transition from emergency to long-term response
CDC officials say Zika virus is still a threat.
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
Biophysical properties of HCV evolve over course of infection
Density and infectivity in relation to lipoproteins can change with diet.
Conference Coverage
Insist on flu vaccination for all, say experts
Flu vaccines are important for people of all ages after 6 months.
Conference Coverage
Clinicians: Be clear about flu vaccine’s value
A strong recommendation from a clinician can encourage individuals to get vaccinated for influenza and to vaccinate their children.
From the Journals
VA shares its best practices to achieve HCV ‘cascade of cure’
The VA “cascade of cure” for HCV has achieved sharp reductions in infection rates among veterans.
Opinion
Inclusive sexual health counseling and care
Ensure confidentiality and don’t assume identity equals behavior when obtaining sexual histories from transgender and gender nonconforming youth...
Conference Coverage
New AAP policy recommends flu vaccination regardless of egg allergy
CHICAGO – There is “egg-citing” news about the flu vaccine for people with egg allergies.
Opinion
Salmonella infections: The source may be as close as your patient’s backyard
Your patient’s poultry or that of their neighbors may be a source of salmonellosis.
From the Journals
Sharing drug paraphernalia alone didn’t transmit HCV
Should shared drug preparation paraphernalia be a primary focus of harm-reduction and education?
News
FDA approves first duodenoscope with disposable distal cap
"Improving the safety of duodenoscopes is a top priority for the FDA," said William Maisel, MD, acting director of the FDA's Office of Device...