Blood-Borne Diseases

A team of investigators review global HCV infection rates in an attempt to quantify HCV-associated cardiovascular disease.

The first Contagion® Connect podcast features a conversation with Dr. Alexandra Phelan about the impact of pandemic bonds in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

Variances in collection and siloed efforts are hurting this outbreak response.

The research team deciphered that the nitazoxanide boosts the ability of specific viral sensors to detect Ebola when infected, which then sparks an antiviral immune response.

An independent monitoring board recommended early termination of the PALM trial after determining that 2 of the 4 experimental therapies were linked with better rates of survival.

The Ad26.ZEBOV, MVA-BN-Filo vaccine regimen will be evaluated in an open-label, single-arm study of 800 participants, including frontline health care workers.

The state has documented 2582 cases of hepatitis A in the ongoing outbreak. Health officials indicate that 98% of those cases were acquired within the state.

The new recommendations aim to limit the potentially deadly disease from infecting newborns or mothers.

August 1, 2019, marks the 1 year anniversary of the North Kivu Ebola outbreak.

From vaccines to conflict, here's an update on why this Ebola outbreak is so unique.

Dr. Tedros has accepted the World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations Emergency Committee's recommendation.

The Congolese city is home to more than 2 million people and rests against the border of Rwanda, a nation that is potentially vulnerable to the spread of Ebola.

Facing an outbreak of HAV, Arizona works to collaborate across public health departments and health care facilities.

The recommendations are currently under review by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services.

A new matrix will help prepare multiple industries to combat potential Ebola occupational exposures

The neighboring nation to the DRC has also launched ring vaccination following the confirmation of 3 travel-associated Ebola cases.

This case is the first confirmed case of Ebola that Uganda has detected during the ongoing outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

As the DRC records 2000 cases of Ebola, Contagion® spoke with Krutika Kuppalli, MD, about how this outbreak is unique and whether there is an end in sight.

Meeting goals to eliminate HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections by 2030 will require accelerated efforts, according to a progress report from the WHO.

The state will allocate an additional $650,000 that will be divided up amongst areas of need.

Initiating a model that provides testing, treatment and linkage to care for HCV in correctional facilities would improve outcomes but requires a costly investment.

The latest on this ever-changing and complex outbreak.

A multifaceted intervention has tripled the rate of hepatitis C virus screening in a baby boomer population.

DONATE-HCV trial offers new hope to those on waiting lists for new hearts and/or lungs.

As Ebola case counts continue to climb in the ongoing outbreak, emergency preparedness simulations are underway in Uganda.