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According to a new study, when combatting viruses such as HIV, several enzymes in the immune system may malfunction and cause cancer-related mutations.

A recent webinar hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and nursing organizations highlighted the important role of nurses in implementing hospital antibiotic stewardship programs.

It was a big year for Lyme disease on Contagion®, with coverage of advances in early testing and other diseases that may be linked with the disease, to a panelist of experts debating the existence of chronic Lyme disease in our first-ever Peer Exchange® panel.

The only way individuals can reduce their risk of getting shingles is to get vaccinated; luckily, a new vaccine has recently been approved by the FDA.

Despite low flu vaccine effectiveness during Australia’s recent flu season, one new report indicates that the vaccine should be much more effective for the United States this season.

Herewith, 4 New Year’s resolutions for the infectious disease community—at least according to us here on the Public Health Watch.

A new study finds that THC found in marijuana could potentially slow the process of neurodegeneration in individuals with HIV.

In the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emerging Infectious Disease journal, investigators have written several articles focused on these 2 components, that, if done poorly, can truly hinder or hasten an outbreak.

Here is a list of our top 5 viral infectious disease news stories from 2017; Did you read them all?

In a recent Association of Health Care Journalists webcast, 2 experts discussed the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance, and highlighted current and emerging strategies to reduce this major public health threat.

A triple antiviral drug combination for the treatment of influenza significantly decreased viral shedding but failed to provide clinical benefit.

We break down our top HIV news stories of 2017. Did you read them all?

The American Society of Transplantation has reached a consensus on how the treatment of hepatitis C virus with direct-acting antivirals could enable organ transplantations to HCV-negative recipients.

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

We’ve compiled the best ways to fight back against colds and flu viruses this holiday season.

Scientists are working on developing preventive and therapeutic strategies that target both HIV and herpes, as having herpes may make individuals more vulnerable to contracting HIV.

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration released a report that sheds light on the types of food that contribute to food-borne illness.

For young adults without risk factors for HIV, a new study finds several benefits to a one-time routine screening at age 25.

For all you last-minute shoppers, Payal K. Patel MD, MPH, and Sujit Suchindran MD, have put together a wish list of the top items to get the infectious disease physician in your life.

A new study conducted by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston investigators finds that male virgins can still acquire HPV, underscoring the need for vaccination.

Investigators from the Duke Human Vaccine Institute have developed a binding assay capable of more accurately identifying new versus long-standing HIV infections.

Anal high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are known to lead to anal cancer.

The first step in global health security is prevention, but how does it work against a diverse range of threats?

More states are reporting widespread flu activity as CDC researchers up their annual estimate of flu deaths around the world.

Two recent federal government decisions and actions could put the public at increased risk for an infectious disease outbreak.

The FDA issues a final rule on the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients in over-the-counter health care antiseptic products.

One intensive care unit utilized advanced infection control efforts to tackle an outbreak and won.

Individuals with an egg allergy do not need to avoid the annual flu shot.

Vitamin D is known to boost bone health, but a recent study demonstrates that it has little impact on the metabolic side effects of a newly begun antiretroviral therapy (ART) regime.

The expansion in tick populations has led to an increased risk of infection for humans and animals with both established tick-borne agents and newly recognized ones, creating a serious One Health problem.