Viral Anterior Uveitis Does Not Preclude Cataract Surgery Success
Cataract surgery in patients with CMV anterior uveitis leads to significantly improved corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in 73% of patients, a study says.
Cataract surgery in patients with CMV anterior uveitis leads to significantly improved corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in 73% of patients, a study says.
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether government cash programs and programs that incentivize school attendance decrease the incidence of HIV infection among young women and adolescent girls.
The epidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 is transitioning away from oral acquisition in childhood with an increasing proportion of HSV-1 detection in genital herpes.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disorder characterized by marked fatigue, exertion induced malaise, cognitive clouding (or brain fog), impaired academic/work performance, disrupted sleep, and joint/muscle pain.
A team of French investigators sought to identify factors that could be considered predictive of the etiology of infectious encephalitis.
A substantial number of HIV infections are likely attributable to pre-existing infection with the herpes simplex virus type 2.
Point-of-care availability and interventions targeted at clinician engagement may improve adherence to a new guideline for neonatal HSV management.
Certain viral and bacterial infections are associated with higher rates of Parkinson disease.
Among tenofovir gel users, detection of plasma tenofovir may be associated with a reduced risk for herpes simplex virus type 2.
Valacyclovir was not efficacious in the study, perhaps because HSV-1 was in the dormant, nonactivated state and therefore non-responsive to valacyclovir effects.