Infectious Diseases

Patients switching from efavirenz to dolutegravir gain more weight at 12 months and have increased risk for hypertension.

Percentage increase in clinical cases in US grew each year from 44% increase in 2019 to 95% increase in 2021

Prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole reduced the risk for severe infections by nearly 77%, a study found.

Yet another infant formula maker has recalled some of its product over concerns of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.

All 5 people who have become ill in the outbreak reported eating the frozen organic strawberries; 2 patients were hospitalized.

No significant associations seen for age, vaccine booster type, history of breast cancer with time to resolution.

Prevalence increasing in certain states, including Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, which now have endemic transmission.

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An FDA panel has voted in favor of the safety and effectiveness of Paxlovid for COVID-19.

This age group is now eligible to receive the booster dose at least 2 months after they complete primary vaccination with 3 doses of the monovalent vaccine.

Heavy mycobacterial growth identified in ice and water machine on the unit where the 4 cardiac surgery patients were admitted

In immunocompromised individuals, the use of contaminated product could potentially lead to life-threatening infections.

The test aids in the diagnosis of symptomatic or asymptomatic infections with C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae, and T. vaginalis.

On appeal, the court looked at a variety of cases to determine whether Dr K had a physician-patient relationship with Mr B based on the phone call between him and Dr M.

Recent increase in pediatric iGAS cases was mainly in children without underlying medical conditions

Risk-based testing recommendations expanded to include people who are or were incarcerated, those with history of sexually transmitted infections

Each capsule contains 140mg of bismuth subcitrate potassium, 125mg of metronidazole, and 125mg of tetracycline hydrochloride.

In general population studies, no change observed in general mental health or anxiety symptoms; minimal worsening seen in depression symptoms

Data were synthesized from animal models, medical countermeasure use for human cases of related OPXV, input from experts, experience during consultations

Significant reductions seen in RSV-related infections, RSV-related hospitalizations for three monoclonal antibodies versus placebo