Infectious Diseases
From the Journals
Steatosis linked to persistent ALT increase in hepatitis B
Elevated alanine aminotransferase levels often persist despite successful antiviral treatment.
Conference Coverage
Rapid culture, stewardship improve S. aureus bacteremia outcomes
How well does the strategy translate to community hospitals?
Conference Coverage
When fecal transplants for C. diff. fail, try, try again
C. difficile
News
FDA approves generic version of HIV drug Truvada
The FDA has approved the first generic version of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (Truvada) for treating HIV infection.
News
CDC: First-trimester Zika infection had highest rate of birth defects
CDC report reveals new findings on Zika-related births in U.S. territories.
From the Journals
Factors tied to parents’ intent to vaccinate teens for HPV
Factors associated with parents’ intent to have their teen vaccinated for HPV may differ from those associated with the teens actually getting...
From the Journals
HIV study: Vaginal bacteria rapidly metabolized topical tenofovir
Testing vaginal pH or microbiota might help “guide and enhance prevention of HIV in women.”
News
CDC specifies risk-reduction strategies for HIV-discordant conception
Multiple low-risk strategies exist to help HIV-discordant couples conceive safely, according to a CDC report.
News
U.S. malaria cases dipped slightly in 2014
Talk to patients who might be traveling to regions where malaria is endemic about taking chemoprophylaxis.
News from the FDA/CDC
Zika-related birth defects up in recent weeks
Almost 20% of all 2016-2017 live births with Zika-related birth defects were reported in the last month.
Conference Coverage
Immunization requirements, availability vary in U.S. universities
SAN FRANCISCO – A surprising number of colleges don't require some or any vaccinations.