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In the wake of prior findings that influenza A viruses exhibited reduced susceptibility to single-dose baloxavir, a new study indicates that the antiviral medication inhibits all 4 types of flu, including viruses with pandemic potential.

Two phase 3 studies presented at IAS 2019 evaluated a switch to B/F/TAF among individuals virologically suppressed on other HIV treatment regimens.

A handful of new studies weighing the risks and benefits of ART regimens containing dolutegravir have triggered new recommendations from the WHO.

The team assessed program engagement, medication refills, and self-reported 3-day adherence over 72 weeks, among the individuals who initiated PrEP.

The difference between NTD prevalence with dolutegravir and non-dolutegravir antiretrovirals from conception was small, but significant at 0.20% difference (95%CI 0.01%, 0.59%).

Global HIV/AIDS data from 2018 reveals that some countries are making tremendous strides towards the 2020 targets, while others are still seeing a rise in new HIV cases and AIDS-related deaths.

CDC has released a complete summary of AFM cases in 2018, urging clinicians to recognize symptoms, collect specimens, and report suspected cases.

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

The survey of households found that although 80% of residents had heard of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, less than half used pesticides to prevent the presence of ticks.

We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.

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

Although conducting whole genomic sequencing creates an upfront cost in screening patients for MRSA, a new study finds that it’s a cost-effective way to prevent new infections and related deaths.

The use of high-dose daptomycin in combination with a β-lactam antibiotic to treat enterococcal bacteremia is supported by pharmacodynamics.

A 10-minute cycle of PX-UV light on glass slides inoculated with C auris reduced the number of colony forming units per milliliter by 99.6%.

Kaye speaks on the recently approved drug for the treatment of adults with cUTI or cIAI with limited or no alternative treatment options.

One of the biggest studies to-date on the relationship between cefepime plasma concentrations and neurotoxicity has identified which patients are at greatest risk.

Investigators detected HIV DNA in the cerebrospinal fluid of 48% of participants, which was linked to worse neurocognitive outcomes.

From anthrax to Zika, there's a lot of diversity in the spectrum of biological threats we face daily.

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

Health officials have linked ground bison meat to a multistate outbreak of E coli O103 and E coli O121 infections.

Several states have or are considering laws that would circumvent consent from anti-vax parents.

The guidelines include a new section featuring recommendations for treating transgender people living with HIV.

RECARBRIO (imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam) has been approved for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and complicated intra-abdominal bacterial infections where there are limited or no alternative treatments available.

Mosaico plans to register 3800 HIV-negative participants aged 18 to 60 years when enrollment opens later this year.

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.

The regulations require that hospitals in New York follow protocols for sepsis that include early detection and treatment, staff training, and reporting of adherence and clinical outcomes to the state.

Long-acting reservoir-style PrEP implants could help solve adherence issues.

PrEP awareness among these MSM rose from 60% to 90% from 2014 to 2017, and PrEP use increased from 6% to 35%.