Antenatal ART Reduced Rates of Early HIV Transmission
The PROMISE trial showed superior efficacy of triple-drug ART in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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Low Incidence of Late Recurrent Viremia With Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of late recurrent viremia following sofosbuvir-based treatment.
Sensitivity of Commercially Available Dengue Virus PCR Assay Evaluated
Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were 100% for the quantitative real-time reverse-transcriptase assay.
Hydrocortisone Does Not Reduce Risk of Septic Shock in Severe Sepsis
Researchers did not observe a significant improvement with hydrocortisone over placebo for time until septic shock or mortality.
Research Focuses on Tryptophan Starvation’s Effect on Chlamydia
Tryptophan starvation did not completely block chlamydial development in high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) negative C33A cell lines.
WHO Officials Recommend Benzathine Penicillin For Syphilis Treatment Despite Drug Shortage
New guidelines call for doxycycline, ceftriaxone, or azithromycin when benzathine or procaine penicillin aren’t available.
NESTS: No Evidence of Rise in Trachoma Following End of Mass Antibiotic Distribution
Researchers found only 3 cases of follicular trachoma and one case of infection in 2 districts, well below the World Health Organization criteria.
Common Cause of GI Illness Noted to be Highly Resistant to Antimicrobials
Antibiotic resistance to Salmonella is a serious concern for public health and clinical providers.
Douching Linked With Increased HPV Risk
The association appeared to be independent from other risk factors for HPV infection, and researchers did not note any association between HPV prevalence and any other feminine hygiene product.
Higher Bacterial Loads Resulted in Greater Hand-to-Hand Transmission
One important issue derived from the study is that it sets a target that may be useful for the norms evaluating hand hygiene products, and also for future studies comparing different hand hygiene products.
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