The Impact of ART's High Cost
The rising price of antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV in the United States is a barrier to adherence. It also blunts efforts to achieve higher rates of viral suppression.
Ebola Remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee decided today that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains a PHEIC.
Novel Coronavirus: Health Care and Infection Prevention Implications
In a scenario where health care preparedness is key, what are the best strategies for US hospitals to pursue?
As Coronavirus Spreads Rapidly, Drug, Vaccine Development Attempts to Keep Pace: Public Health Watch
There could be viable options within a few months, but will it be in time to contain an outbreak?
How Does rVSV-ZEBOV Vaccination Affect Pregnant Women?
A new article examines pregnancy outcomes among women who received the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine in the STRIVE study.
Flu Cases Surpass 22 Million as 13th Coronavirus Case is Confirmed in US
With cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increasing across the globe, why should we be paying attention to influenza—a respiratory illness that is seen year after year?
Most Pediatricians Aren't Talking to At-Risk Teenagers About HIV Testing
Less than 1 in 4 teenage boys considered at-risk ever received an HIV test in a recent study.
Is 1 Dose Enough for HPV Vaccination?
A new retrospective study provides more evidence that a single HPV vaccine dose may be effective in preventing cervical cancer.
What is Sparking Fear of the Novel Coronavirus?
The fact remains that this strain of coronavirus is not highly contagious; it behaves very similarly to other infectious viruses by targeting mainly the weak and/or immunocompromised portions of the population.
Malaria Vaccine for Pregnant Women Safe in Phase 1 Trial
The PRIMVAC placental malaria vaccine candidate was found to be safe and immunogenic.
Promising Phase 1 Safety Results for Henipavirus Antibody
A phase 1 clinical trial suggests that the m102.4 antibody is well tolerated and safe for use as a treatment against henipaviruses.
BUGGing Out: Gowns, Gloves, and Methods for Reducing Microbial Burden
Does employing the universal use of gloves and gowns decrease the acquisition of antibiotic-resistant gram-negative bacteria?
The ID Pipeline: FDA Activity From the Week of February 2, 2020
Here is a look at infectious disease-related US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news from the week of February 2, 2020.
Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar—Week of February 2, 2020
We’ve compiled a list of recalls issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from this past week:
Coronavirus Cases Outside Wuhan Cause Alarm, but Few are "Deadly"
Screening for 2019 novel coronavirus continues around the world. A new research letter on the clinical characteristics of 13 patients sheds light on the nature of cases outside of Wuhan, China.
Top Infectious Disease News of the Week—February 2, 2020
Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.
Drug-Drug Interactions Remain a Problem Among Patients With HCV
Despite new treatment options with a lower theoretical risk, approximately 40% of patients with HCV experienced a drug-drug interaction.
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Historic Microbiota Treatment for C Diff Completes Enrollment
Rebiotix has announced that it has completed enrollment of a phase 3 clinical trial for RBX2660.
Bezlotoxumab Treatment Reduced C diff Recurrence in Cancer Patients, Study Reports
Treatment with bezlotoxumab resulted in a statistically significant reduction of recurrent C diff in cancer patients, according to a new study.
Evaluating HIV Testing Rates on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7th is commemorated each year to highlight the impact that HIV and AIDS has on the black or African American population in the United States.
First Flu Exposure Impacts Lifelong Susceptibility
The first strain of influenza virus a person is exposed to in early childhood impacts their ability to fight flu for life. The phenomenon is known as antigenic imprinting.
HHS and Regeneron Partner on Coronavirus Antibody Treatment
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced that it is expanding an existing collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in order to pursue a treatment for the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Use of HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation Test Increases, HIV-2 Remains Rare in US
HIV-2 infections remain rare in the United States, but the CDC continues to recommend an HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test as a second step in testing.
Epidemiology Details of the First 425 Novel Coronavirus Patients
An article concludes that there has been human-to-human transmission among close contacts since the middle of December 2019.
HIV Vaccine Trial Halted After No Efficacy Observed
NIAID and partner organizations have discontinued HIV vaccination in a South Africa based experimental trial.
Remdesivir Being Evaluated Against Novel Coronavirus
Gilead Sciences is collaborating with Chinese, US, and global health officials in order to investigate the safety and efficacy of their investigational antiviral compound remdesivir against the novel coronavirus.
US Flu Cases Increased by 4 Million Over the Last Week
There have been more than 19 million cases of influenza recorded in the United States over the 2019-20 flu season.
Adding to the Understanding of the Opioid Epidemic's Effect on Infectious Diseases: Public Health Watch
A study and commentary in The Lancet highlight unique challenges posed by controlled-release drugs.
Large Number of Antibiotics Prescribed Without Any Clinician Visit
In Medicaid data spanning a decade, more than a quarter of prescriptions were not associated with a clinician visit.
FDA Issues Emergency Authorization For 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of a new diagnostic for 2019 novel coronavirus.