COVID-19: Update on the Origin, Transmission, and Clinical Therapies
A summary of the current knowledge on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, has been published.
All articles by Infectious Disease Advisor Contributing Writer
Abatacept Maintains Effective Diphtheria/Tetanus Vaccination Protection in Polyarticular-Course JIA
Researchers assessed protective antibody responses to diphtheria and tetanus vaccination in patients with polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Current Figures May Underestimate COVID-19 Mortality in Symptomatic Patients
Current mortality rate estimates for COVID-19 may not be representative of the actual death rate.
Dried Blood Spot Viral Load More Accurate Than Plasma Viral Load in HIV?
Dried blood spot viral load may be more accurate and useful than plasma viral load for patients with HIV in settings with limited resources.
Cardiac Events Significantly Higher With TAF vs TDF Treatment for HIV
The occurrence of cardiac events in a cohort of patients with HIV was significantly higher in patients treated with tenofovir-alafenamide.
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Combination Therapy Efficacious in HCV/HIV Coinfection
Combination sofosbuvir/velpatasvir treatment can be highly efficacious in treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients coinfected with HIV.
Hepatic Steatosis in People With HIV, People who Use Intravenous Drugs
Patients with HIV and those with a history of intravenous drug use may have significantly higher rates of hepatic steatosis, according to research results presented at the virtual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, held from March 8 to 11, 2020. Two groups of researchers examined the role of hepatic steatosis across these patient populations.…
Countries’ Mitigation Measures Crucial for Containing Spread of COVID-19
The effect of COVID-19 response in China shows that quarantine, social distancing, and isolation of infected persons can contain the epidemic in other countries.
Rotavirus Vaccination Program Linked to Sustained Reduction in Healthcare Resource Utilization
A rotavirus vaccination program led to significant and sustained reductions in both hospitalizations and emergency department visits across the US.
Medications for OUD Reduces Rates of Overdose and Endocarditis
Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who receive medications for OUD following endocarditis may experience improved health-related outcomes.
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