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.
Herpes Simplex Virus
Cash Transfers, Incentives for School Attendance May Decrease Incident HIV Risk in Women, Girls
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.
Epidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus in Europe Transitioning
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, Viruses, and the Innate Immune System
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.
Initial Presentation Not Associated With Pathogen in Infectious Encephalitis
A team of French investigators sought to identify factors that could be considered predictive of the etiology of infectious encephalitis.
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Contributes Considerably to HIV Acquisition
A substantial number of HIV infections are likely attributable to pre-existing infection with the herpes simplex virus type 2.
Quality Improvement Standardizes Neonatal HSV Care Approaches
Point-of-care availability and interventions targeted at clinician engagement may improve adherence to a new guideline for neonatal HSV management.
Certain Infections Associated with Higher Rates of Parkinson Disease
Certain viral and bacterial infections are associated with higher rates of Parkinson disease.
Tenofovir Gel Reduces Risk for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Acquisition
Among tenofovir gel users, detection of plasma tenofovir may be associated with a reduced risk for herpes simplex virus type 2.
Valacyclovir Fails to Treat Herpes Simplex Virus-Type 1 in Schizophrenia
Valacyclovir was not efficacious in the study, perhaps because HSV-1 was in the dormant, nonactivated state and therefore non-responsive to valacyclovir effects.
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