Tackling the Challenges Associated With Treating Hepatitis C Infection in Pediatric Patients
Children infected with hepatitis C face environmental, provider, and system-based challenges, such as underreporting.
All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Toward Integrated Care for Hepatitis C Infection and Addiction
There is an opportunity to improve HCV treatment rates for people who inject drugs by integrating DAA therapy into current models of community-based addiction.
Focus on HIV-2 Infection: A Clinician Roundtable
Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of HIV-2 infection in their patients coming from endemic areas, especially West Africa.
What Is the Role of Palliative Care in the Current HIV Treatment Era?
Numerous barriers to palliative care in patients living with HIV have been identified.
Clinical Significance of the Isolated Anti-HBc Serologic Pattern
A serological pattern called isolated anti-HBc, characterized by the presence of hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) and the absence of hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis B surface antibody, is explored further in the Q&A.
Identifying the Source of C difficile in Hospitalized Patients
Clostridium difficile is the most common cause of healthcare-associated infections, with as many as 500,000 cases occurring annually in the United States. Efforts to prevent transmission within hospitals typically focus on patients with symptomatic Clostridium difficile infection.
Insight Into the HIV Self-Testing Debate
Although the CDC recommends routine HIV screening for all people age 13-64 years, numerous barriers to HIV testing in healthcare settings have been identified, including lack of access and fear of stigma and discrimination.
Influence of Vitamin D in HIV Infection
The connection between vitamin D deficiency and the incidence and severity of HIV is examined in a featured article.
Exploring the Link Between Persistent Infection and Mood Disorders
It has been proposed that inflammation stemming from persistent pathogens may influence the development of mood disorders.
Telling Children Their HIV Status: Interview With Dr Elizabeth Lowenthal
Infectious Disease Advisor speaks with Elizabeth D. Lowenthal, MD, about the challenges associated with revealing HIV seropositive status to children.
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