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Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

FDA recommends that health care providers practice caution before prescribing clarithromycin to patients with heart disease due to potentially fatal long-term risks.

PrEP does not have to be taken daily to be effective, but consistency and a strong support system are key.

A recent study finds a potential link between cannabis use and possible beneficial reduction in systemic inflammation and immune activation in ART-treated HIV patients.

Mylan NV's new drug application for its combo regimen of dolutegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide, received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

A recent CDC report finds those between 15 and 44 years of age are significantly more likely to have never been tested for HIV.

Advances in antiretroviral therapies increase opportunities for patients with HIV to have more successful treatment outcomes.

ViiV Healthcare has launched a phase 3 study to assess if adults with HIV-1 who have achieved viral suppression on a 3-drug regimen can maintain suppression when switched to a 2-drug regimen.

The FDA has granted pre-market approval for a new HPV test that can detect and identify HPV genotypes that put women at increased risk for cervical cancer.

An international research team finds that targeting the social and risk networks of patients recently diagnosed with HIV is leading them to more patients unknowingly infected with the virus.

Following an outbreak of norovirus in Pyeongchang ahead of the Winter Olympics, health officials are taking steps to stem the outbreak and keep attendees healthy.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top five infectious disease articles from this past week.

The CDC’s ACIP voted to approve updated adult immunization schedule recommendations for adults aged 19 years or older.

The FDA approves Symfi Lo Tablets for the treatment of HIV-1 in adult and pediatric patients who weigh at least 35 kg.

Ideally, every individual with HIV would be able to receive ART in a timely fashion, but in resource-limited communities, it’s crucial to prioritize those who will most benefit.

Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s Biktarvy has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of those with HIV-1.

Contagion® celebrates its second year this month amid celebrations of bringing in its highest readership traffic to-date.

Researchers from UT Health San Antonio find that exposing the gut to chlamydia protects against subsequent infection in the genital tract as well as other tissues.

An ongoing study aims to confirm that newer ART regimens are as safe for pregnant women living with HIV as they are for their non-pregnant counterparts.

A multinational team of investigators has revealed a link between conflict-induced displacement of people and the spread of HIV within Ukraine.

With about 1 million individuals getting herpes zoster each year in the United States, the best protection against the virus is vaccination.

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

Aetna has agreed to a $17 million settlement of a lawsuit centering around the HIV privacy violation that affected approximately 12,000 of the insurer’s customers in 2017.

A recent study finds that younger patients, women, and white individuals infected with HPV-associated cancers have superior survival at 5 years.

The test combines the convenience of the saliva test with the reliability of the blood test.