California PrEP Push Reveals Underserved Demographics
The California PrEP Assistance Program, established to remove financial and structural barriers to PrEP access, had positive but uneven initial results.
The Burden of Multidrug-Resistant HIV
With fostemsavir now available for patients with few options, an expert discusses what challenges MDR-HIV patients face in their care.
Urine HIV Self-Testing in China Shows Effectiveness
With insufficient HIV diagnosis testing in that country, this novel testing could help it reach part of its UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets.
First Possible HIV Remission Case without Bone Marrow Transplant Observed
A 34-year-old Brazilian man's HIV was undetectable 57 weeks after ending a heightened regimen of ART.
Fostemsavir Benefits Multi-Drug Resistant HIV
A look at the BRIGHTE study data which evidenced the recently FDA-approved add-on agent.
Switching to Second-Line Therapy Versus First-Line Antiretroviral
In low-level HIV-1 viraemia patients, this strategy demonstrated viral suppression in more than half of a study's participants.
Survey: Two-Thirds of US Adults Have Not Received HIV Testing
Despite being recommended at least once among all persons aged 13-64 years old by the CDC, notably few respondents have ever been tested for HIV.
Combatting Virologic Failure in Children with HIV using Targeted Drug Resistance Testing
Guidelines recommend concentrated adherence counseling and frequent viral load testing for virologic failure, but drug resistance testing is often excluded.
Eight-Week Cabotegravir Injection Has HIV PrEP Potential
Interim analysis shows a long-acting injectable was associated with fewer HIV infections than daily oral PrEP in a diverse population of HIV-risk participants.
Doravirine Benefits HIV-1 Patients with Common RAMs
A retrospective analysis of the DRIVE-FORWARD and DRIVE-AHEAD trials shows treatment-naive patients particularly fared well from the novel agent.
Gaining Insights into Islatravir and Doravirine
Carey Hwang, MD, PhD, executive director and product development lead, Global Clinical Development of Infectious Disease at Merck spoke with Contagion® regarding the therapies and went further into depth about the studies.
International Survey Suggests Elderly Adults Have Ambivalent Views on COVID-19 Guidelines
Despite being within the age group at highest risk for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, a recent survey suggests that the population is not inherently more willing to socially isolate.
China Confirms Case of Bubonic Plague
Health officials in China have confirmed a case of bubonic plague in a herdsman from the Inner Mongolia district, triggering increased prevention measures throughout the region.
UNAIDS Report: Inequality and Coronavirus Risk a Decade of HIV Progress
A report released for AIDS 2020 warns the international AIDS response could be set back substantially by ongoing events.
Clinics Test Long-Acting HIV Therapy Implementation Strategies in Cabotegravir-Rilpivirine Trial
CUSTOMIZE was designed to identify methods of implementing an experimental once-monthly, long-acting regimen antiretroviral therapy against HIV-1 into clinical practice.
The Epidemiology of MIS-C
How the inflammatory-based syndrome is affecting US children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growing US Cases of MIS-C
A discussion on how the pediatric inflammatory syndrome has begun to affect the US months into the pandemic.
Adding to the Growing Knowledge of COVID-19 Racial Disparities
Black Americans bear a disproportional burden and negative outcomes from the coronavirus.
Ebola and Coronavirus Pipeline Developments of the Week
Catch up with a review of our top drug pipeline stories from the past week.
Top FDA Recalls: Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution, Pasta With Listeria Risk
. The following is a list of key recalls that may be relevant to infectious diseases, with links to full recall statements.
Supposed Penicillin-Allergic Patients Twice as Likely to Receive Alernative Antibiotics
Hospitalized patients with unverified penicillin allergies may unnecessarily face greater risk of adverse drug events when given broader spectrum alternative antibiotics, according to a new study.
Are Pregnant Women at Worse Coronavirus Risk?
A discussion with a Yale expert on what new CDC data shows.
FDA Approves Fostemsavir for At-Need Adults with HIV
The indication is granted on the strength of clinical evidence showing 60% of treated patients achieved HIV RNA suppression at 96 weeks.
Open Questions in Coronavirus Immunology
Judith Feinberg, MD, FIDSA, describes ongoing investigation into the immune response from COVID-19.
US Buying Up Remdesivir
The purchase by Health and Human Services ensures US hospitals can secure the COVID-19 medication for the next few months.
Building Towards Rubella Elimination: Lessons from the Field
How did the Western Pacific Region address rubella in recent outbreaks?
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Shows Signs of Activity in Phase 1/2 Study
BNT162b1, a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, elicited promising early signs of immune activity in a placebo-controlled phase 1/2 study.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Mutation Fears Appear Premature
A brief overview of our top stories.
Ebola Vaccine Regimen Receives European Commission Marketing Authorization
The European Commission has granted Marketing Authorization for a 2-dose Ebola vaccine regimen.
Why Employers Need Infectious Disease Consultation During COVID-19
Jonathan Spero, MD, discusses workplace safety in the time of SARS-CoV-2.