Sexually Transmitted Diseases

A new report from the ECDC and WHO shows the disparity of new HIV diagnoses across Europe, with more than 80% of new cases occurring in Eastern Europe in 2017.

People living with HIV should get a flu shot each year, according to experts.

Draft guidance effectively outlines what infectious disease specialists have known for years—and leaves many unanswered questions.

Why take 3 drugs when you can keep your viral load at bay with just 2? A new study confirms that the dolutegravir/lamivudine pairing is non-inferior to a 3-drug regimen and may offer fewer toxic side effects.

People who inject drugs who are infected with hepatitis C virus can achieve sustained viral response, despite imperfect adherence, according to the results of a new trial.

As resistance, and incidence, are both on the rise, new options may come not a moment too soon.

A new study found that poor sleep quality, poor sleep duration, problems falling asleep, and problems staying awake during wake-time activities were associated with risky sexual behavior.

A study found that while MSM who have used stimulant or non-stimulant substances had increased rates of STIs, PrEP adherence was not decreased by substance use.

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle may be the most vulnerable time for HIV-1 acquisition in women—not the luteal phase, as previously thought.

Research on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in persons infected with HIV revealed a prevalence of the condition of about 40%, suggesting the condition may be an underappreciated comorbidity in this population.

A fixed-dose combination therapy (Vosevi, Gilead) was highly effective after 12 weeks in retreating direct-acting antiviral-experienced patients with hepatitis C virus infection, with and without HIV co-infection, including those with prior noncompletion of treatment or poor adherence.

A new study explores the concept of an epidemic calendar, with new findings suggesting that all infectious disease outbreaks have a seasonal element.

Some people living with HIV who have undergone stem-cell transplants have seen a radical reduction in their HIV reservoir. A new study examines the factors that may be behind this phenomenon.

The results of a phase 1b study may set the stage for the next evolution of HIV therapy.

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Drug-resistant mutations in certain HIV strains do not appear to affect disease progression before antiretroviral therapy is initiated, but other variables may play a role.

The results of a new study demonstrate that PrEP can reduce new infections within a population even when the risk of HIV remains high and other proven treatment and prevention strategies are optimized.

Results for SYMTUZA continue to be positive as the latest data indicate that 85% of study participants achieved virologic suppression (viral load

New research confirms a link between initiation of antiretroviral therapy and an increase in herpes viral shedding; however, the results suggest the spike in shedding is only temporary.

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.

Men who experienced seroconversion following the advent of antiviral therapy (circa 1996) and who received treatment were found to be more likely to reduce risk behaviors.

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A new study suggests that combined antiretroviral treatment in patients with HIV does not prevent viral load rebound in semen after the treatment is paused.

People with HIV display signs of advanced aging when certain biomarkers are studied.

In a plenary at the HIV Research for Prevention conference, Anthony Fauci, MD, discussed the need for implementation of new HIV prevention mechanisms.

It’s time to consider the newly diagnosed population as distinct from the HIV-infected population as a whole when measuring viral suppression levels.

At the HIV Research for Prevention, in Madrid, Spain, the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise presented a framework for working towards the development of a safe and effective HIV vaccine.

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.

Revised DHHS and IAS–USA guidelines provide new insight for physicians managing patients with HIV.

Although Latino women face higher barriers to HIV care than their male counterparts, a willingness to use support services may be a reason they fare equally well.