Zahra Masoud

A team of investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether a shorter-than-recommended duration of antibiotic treatment can be effective for the management of acute uncomplicated cystitis.

A team of investigators compared the sensitivity and specificity of 4 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and 2 rapid tests in patients with symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State implemented a series of community mitigation strategies, and monitoring approaches are needed to assess the effect of these interventions.

Investigators conducted a study at a Spanish hospital to identify characteristics of COVID-12 infection in individuals with HIV.

The CDC advises that administrators of correctional and detention facilities implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A team of investigators from Denmark sought to determine the prevalence of hepatic steatosis in people with HIV vs those without the infection.

The SEPTICOLI study was conducted to determine the effect of host characteristics, bacterial virulence, and antibiotic resistance on the outcomes of patients with E coli bloodstream infections.

Elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) may be a predictive marker of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and morality in patients with COVID-19.

Patients who are HIV-positive with a probable or proven severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection may not be at a greater risk for severe disease or death compared with patients who are HIV-negative,

Childhood mortality due to diarrhea remains high in some regions due to a combination of child growth failure, poor water, sanitation, and hygiene, and low oral rehydration therapy coverage.

Men who have sex with men are more likely to receive the recommended sexually transmitted infection testing and prevention services at Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded facilities.

Among college students, human adenoviruses should be considered as a cause for respiratory illness.

As uncertainty remains and data continues to be collected, the lack of effective drugs to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) suggest that the implementation of infection control interventions is needed.

Two cases of endocarditis as a result of Brucella have been reported in people who inject drugs without zoonotic exposure.

Cell-cultured quadrivalent influenza vaccines may have greater effectiveness compared with standard, egg-derived quadrivalent influenza vaccines.

People with HIV-1 infection who have virologic failure can safely omit nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) in new regimens that include > 2 active drugs.

The concern for development of new resistance to central lines coated with antimicrobial combinations was not validated by current clinical and experimental evidence.

Progression in characterizing the symptoms and treatments for infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the subsequent development of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Screening for extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) carriage before and personalizing prophylaxis for carriers after elective colorectal surgery reduces the risk of surgical site infections.

Targeting the elderly (individuals aged 65 years) for influenza vaccination may not decrease hospitalization or mortality rates in this population.

The use of acid suppressants increases the odds of multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDROs).

Children living with HIV demonstrate deficits in bone architecture and reductions in bone strength, compared with children without HIV.

New polices, including testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) during pregnancy, may increase HCV identification in the pediatric population by addressing gaps in maternal HCV testing.

Streptococcus pyogenes strains with mutations in the pbp2x gene may have decreased susceptibility to beta-lactam antibiotics.

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign panel has issued recommendations to help support healthcare workers caring for critically ill patients with COVID-19.

Streptococcus pyogenes strains with mutations in the pbp2x gene may have decreased susceptibility to beta-lactam antibiotics.

The global incidence of suspected or proven infection among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) was high in September 2017.

For people who have low-risk reaction histories in an inpatient setting, direct oral challenges may be a safe, effective, and less expensive option for penicillin allergy delabeling when compared to penicillin skin testing.

Darunavir/ritonavir administered with rifampicin causes hepatotoxicities in people living with HIV.

Compared with all opioid prescriptions, a higher hydromorphone controlled-release dispensing rate was a strong predictor of hepatitis C virus incidence.