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News, opinions and meeting coverage in infectious disease.

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<乌鸦传媒>Monthly ART Injections Top Pills for HIV Patients With Adherence Problems

Trial halted early for efficacy despite not meeting significance criteria on primary endpoint

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<乌鸦传媒>Rapid PCR Tests for Pneumonia in the ED Speed Up Targeted Treatment

Faster, more targeted treatment than with standard lab cultures

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Nirsevimab 90% Effective Against RSV Hospitalization in Infants

But effectiveness over a full RSV season expected to be lower, researchers caution

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<乌鸦传媒>'Vampire Facials' at Spa Linked to HIV Infections

Unsanitary conditions resulted in infections in three people; investigation still ongoing

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<乌鸦传媒>Man Gets 217 COVID Shots; 'Parrot Fever' Deaths; Biden Graded on Health Issues

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Steep Decline in Chlamydia, Syphilis Rates 'Seals the Case' for DoxyPEP

Other data showed high uptake of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis among PrEP users

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<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Linking H. Pylori Infection to Colorectal Cancer

Increased CRC incidence and mortality, significantly reduced by infection treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19 Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatic Disease

Maybe not a form of long COVID, but a concern just the same

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<乌鸦传媒>Congress Should Simplify Medicare's Vaccine Coverage

All ACIP-approved vaccines should be covered by Medicare Part B

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Monitoring Rare Neurologic Events After RSV Vaccination

Cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome in vaccinated older adults slightly higher than background rates

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<乌鸦传媒>ACIP: Chikungunya Vaccine Recommended for Some Travelers, Lab Workers

Older adults traveling to areas of potential spread should also consider getting the vaccine

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<乌鸦传媒>Older Adults Should Get Another COVID Booster, CDC Advisors Say

High hospitalization rates, low vaccine uptake behind decision

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<乌鸦传媒>Sinusitis Tied to Later Autoimmune Disease

Olmsted County analysis points to substantial risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Staph Infections Appear to Be More Deadly for Women

Understanding reasons behind mortality gap is "of critical importance," study author says

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<乌鸦传媒>Missing Doctor Found Dead; Bird Flu in Antarctica; Cholera Outbreak on Cruise

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Measles' Deadliest Sequelae

How much do you know about its most dire consequences?

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<乌鸦传媒>New Ebola and Marburg Guideline Addresses 'Inappropriate Practices'

Routine spraying of chlorine disinfectant, PPE misuse are problems, according to the WHO

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Addresses Rebound of Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Kids

Numbers were indeed up in the fall of 2023, but higher before the pandemic

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<乌鸦传媒>Florida Defies CDC Amid Measles Outbreak, Says Unvaccinated Kids Can Attend School

CDC advises that unvaccinated students stay home from school for 3 weeks after exposure

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<乌鸦传媒>Brain Dysfunction, Immune Abnormalities Seen in Post-Infectious Chronic Fatigue

Deep phenotyping study provides new clues about ME/CFS

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Hepatitis E Vaccine Protects for at Least a Decade

Chinese trial shows "remarkable efficacy" against a threat experts warn may be underappreciated

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<乌鸦传媒>How Common Are False Positive Rapid COVID Tests?

Persistent false positives more common in women, autoimmune disorders

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<乌鸦传媒>AGA Backs Fecal Microbiota-Based Therapies for Recurrent C. Diff

But new guidelines do not recommend use in inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome

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<乌鸦传媒>To Combat Dengue, Brazil's Health Agents Scour Junkyards, Roofs for Mosquitos

It's not clear if cases have reached peak levels, or if the worst is yet to come

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<乌鸦传媒>Discrimination Rampant in Healthcare; Spring COVID Booster? Lyme Disease Jumps 69%

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Lawmakers Clash Over COVID Vaccine Safety at House Hearing

Purpose of CDC's VAERS reporting system debated

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<乌鸦传媒>Shingrix Tied to Higher Risk of Ophthalmic Shingles Recurrence

Patients with a history of herpes zoster ophthalmicus who get the vaccine need careful monitoring

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC's Tracking a New COVID Variant: BA.2.87.1

More than 30 changes in its spike protein has prompted agency to keep a close eye

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Antibiotic Combo Bests Meropenem for Complicated UTIs

Cefepime-taniborbactam had sustained efficacy for up to a month after treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Oldest Patient 'Cured' of HIV Still in Remission 5 Years After Transplant for AML

But it's unlikely stem cell transplants will ever be large-scale cure for HIV, says expert

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<乌鸦传媒>Ebola Vaccine Given Post-Infection Protects Against Death

Study reinforces importance of vaccinating at-risk groups as early as possible, authors say

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<乌鸦传媒>Death From Alaskapox Virus: What to Know

Small mammals, especially voles, may be behind the cases

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<乌鸦传媒>Midline Catheters Go Head-to-Head With PICCs for Bloodstream Infections

For dwell times of 15 days or less, midline catheters noninferior, single-center study finds

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Oral Antibiotic Effective Against Uncomplicated UTIs

Gepotidacin could be first new class of oral antibiotics for uncomplicated UTI in over 20 years

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<乌鸦传媒>State Reports Human Plague Case; Lloyd Austin Admitted Again; Man Dies Mid-Flight

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Possibility of Animal-to-Human Jump Heightens Concern About Chronic Wasting Disease

Most likely route for spillover would be via people who eat venison

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<乌鸦传媒>Flu Hangs on in the U.S., Fading in Some Areas and Intensifying in Others

COVID seems to have peaked at around the same time

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<乌鸦传媒>Use These Antibiotics for Close Contacts of Invasive Meningococcal Disease, CDC Says

Amid upswing in cipro-resistant cases, health departments should be vigilant, agency warned

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<乌鸦传媒>Treating the Tsetse's Curse

A drug called fexinidazole deserves a heart-felt shout-out

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<乌鸦传媒>Outpatient Visits Among Veterans Increased After COVID

Number of visits remained higher for a year, reflecting persistent health effects of infection

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