Hepatitis E in Industrialized Countries: A Primer for Clinicians
Ribavirin may be effective for HEV, and increased awareness of transmission of HEV is needed in areas that are endemic to the disease.
All articles by Benjamin Patterson, MBBS
Whole Genome Sequencing Use in Predicting TB Resistance
Whole genome sequencing of M tuberculosis isolates can identify complete drug susceptibility profiles, allowing precise treatment in early TB infection.
HIV Seroconversion Despite PrEP Therapy
The study evaluated a cohort of 14 young black, men who have sex with men in Atlanta, Georgia, who had HIV seroconversion despite treatment with PrEP.
The Effect of Chronic Pain on HIV Outcomes
Chronic pain is a frequent comorbidity in people living with HIV, with a 2014 systematic review finding a 54% point prevalence.
Piperacillin-Tazobactam for ESBL Bloodstream Infection, Insights From the MERINO Trial
Resistance of gram negative bacteria to some cephalosporins has emerged as a significant threat over the last few decades as a results of ESBL enzymes.
Dolutegravir Use During Pregnancy: What Are the Risks?
Early evidence of a heightened risk for birth defects with dolutegravir is concerning but remains to be fully established.
How Often Should We Test for Hepatitis C in People Who Inject Drugs?
A major challenge associated with hepatitis screening is the loss to follow-up that occurs in people who inject drugs.
Are the Safety Benefits of Tenofovir Alafenamide Overstated?
A recent analysis finds that the purported safety benefits of TAF over TDF may be overstated.
A Pan-Tuberculosis Regimen: The Debate Continues
Last month the South Africa National Tuberculosis Program decided to make oral bedaqualine available for all rifampin-resistant TB (RR-TB) in place of — the often more toxic — injectable drugs.
The Uncertain Association Between Abacavir and the Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction
A higher prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors may be partially responsible for the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV.
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