Infectious Diseases
Conference Coverage
Oral PrEP works despite bacterial vaginosis
SEATTLE – Concerns about reduced effectiveness of oral PrEP for HIV prevention in women with bacterial vaginosis are unfounded.
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Tap patients with suspected HIV neurosyphilis regardless of symptoms
SEATTLE – A prospective study finds that neurologic symptoms should not be relied on to indicate neurosyphilis in HIV patients.
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PrEP sexual health intervention improves adherence
SEATTLE – Framing PrEP use as being an of element sexual health led to higher medication adherence than did a standard educational intervention....
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Phase III trial: VZV protects auto-HCT patients
ORLANDO – An inactivated VZV vaccine for adults undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has proven safe and effective.
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Zika vaccine development expected to last through 2020
Phase I trials of Zika vaccines are currently underway, but broad distribution will need more time.
From the Journals
VIDEO: Infectious enteritis quadrupled short-term risk of IBS
Postinfectious IBS can last a decade after protozoal and bacterial infections.
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Following infection, semen is Zika’s last refuge
SEATTLE – Does Zika linger longer in semen than previously determined?
Feature
Sprint to find Zika vaccine could hinge on summer outbreaks
Can researchers develop a Zika vaccine in time for the arrival of the menacing mosquitoes?
Myth of the Month
Antibiotic prophylaxis for artificial joints
Is there compelling evidence to justify giving antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures to patients with prosthetic joints?
From the Journals
Increased schizophrenia, affective disorder risks associated with infections
Higher risks of schizophrenia and affective disorders are tied to infections treated with anti-infective agents, an examination of the health...
Conference Coverage
Unrestricted DAA access halved Dutch HCV incidence in HIV
SEATTLE – Treating all cases as needed reduced the spread.