Brandon May

Men who have sex with men who seek out sexual partners online are more likely to report sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

The proliferation of malaria-specific cord blood CD4+ T cells is associated with protection from childhood malaria.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, yet the antivirals prescribed to treat the infection may reduce the risk of dementia.

The current CDC recommended therapy for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea remains the dual combination therapy of 250 mg ceftriaxone delivered intramuscularly and 1 g of azithromycin taken orally.

Investigators find that severe hospitalization cases of varicella still occur in vaccinated children, yet not vaccinating against the virus confers the greatest threat.

Study results suggest that treatment with the anti-inflammatory steroid dexamethasone is associated with slowed clearance of fungal infections in HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis.

A treatment comprised of DOR/3TC/TDF was non-superior to EFV/FTC/TDF for primary efficacy but resulted in fewer adverse events.

Rezafungin, an investigational antifungal, demonstrated significant activity against Aspergillus in an in vitro study.

A sputum molecular testing algorithm accurately identified TB and was easily implemented in a center in San Francisco.

While communicable HFMD is more prevalent in children, there has been an increase in individuals of all ages, making awareness regarding recognition, diagnosing, and treatment imperative.

Fidaxomicin and vancomycin are effective first-line therapies for Clostridium difficile, yet fidaxomicin may be more effective for achieving sustained symptomatic cure.

OSA is largely untreated in HIV patients, and this lack of treatment likely contributes to further comorbidity complications associated with the virus.

Eradication of HCV in patients with HIV results in reduction of CD4+ and CD8+ T cell immune activation.

Treatment with azithromycin plus ivermectin versus ivermectin alone provides equal protection against scabies and impetigo in at-risk communities.

Researchers from Northern Arizona University report that citizen participation in nationwide research can offer insight into the prevalence of vector-borne disease threats.

Varying dose levels of the GEN-003 vaccine were found to be associated with decreased viral shedding and lesion reduction at up to 1 year post-treatment.

Patients receiving home-based outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy who are female and have comorbidities are more likely to have worse outcomes, new research finds.

Individuals with a dense sexual network and a history of antimicrobial drug use, such as men who have sex with men, are at a greater risk for antimicrobial resistance and gonorrhea.

Skin and soft tissue infections appear to be on the decline in the general population, but individuals with HIV have a higher risk.

Researchers find that testing pregnant mothers for the respiratory syncytial virus is rare and can often result in a misdiagnosis of pneumonia.

McGill University researchers find that infection with C difficile might more likely be linked to infected than colonized donors.

A higher number of new sexual partners, as well as lifetime sexual partners, may drive this risk in these patients.

Study finds C. auris contamination is high in northern Colombia health systems, indicating need for adherence to prevention and disinfection protocols.

Ambulatory antibiotic stewardship interventions are more effective when focused on tools, technology, the person, organization, tasks, and environment components.

In sepsis patients undergoing CT imaging, contrast media administered intravenously does not significantly raise the risk of acute kidney infection.