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Hepatitis C diagnosis increasing among pregnant women
Hepatitis C virus among the U.S. obstetric population rose nearly 10-fold over 20 years, which might reflect an increase in screening or prevalence, according to researchers.
Call back program expands reach, links more patients with chronic HCV infection to care
A call back system in Taiwan helped retrieve patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection who were lost to follow-up and has the potential to boost micro-elimination efforts, according to research in BMC Gastroenterology.
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Hooked on ID with Monica V. Mahoney, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP
My journey in infectious diseases started out with an intense hatred and utter confusion.
Shorter sleep duration associated with reduced antibody response to vaccination
People who slept less than 6 hours per night had lower antibody responses to hepatitis and influenza vaccinations compared with those who slept 7 to 9 hours, according to researchers.
War in Ukraine raises concerns about HIV spread, care in region
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has worsened the spread of HIV in the region as thousands of war refugees migrate to neighboring countries, according to the studies.
CDC recommends hepatitis B testing for all adults
The CDC has updated its guidance for hepatitis B testing for the first time since 2008 and now recommends that all adults in the U.S. be tested for HBV at least once in their lifetime.
Drug use, homelessness double HCV reinfection risk
Hepatitis C reinfection rates were high among a population of people who had experienced homelessness but increased even more among those experiencing homelessness at the time of treatment, researchers found.
Hooked on ID with J. Glenn Morris Jr., MD, MPH&TM
I grew up in Bangkok, where I saw first-hand the impact of cholera, dengue, malaria and other tropical diseases — and experienced the early waves of the seventh pandemic of cholera.
Do ID physicians have a good quality of life?
Physicians have cited overwork and burnout as contributing factors making it difficult to recruit physicians for a career in infectious diseases.
Hooked on ID with Anthony S. Fauci, MD
What drew me to infectious diseases was the potentially enormous impact it has — not only on individuals but on societies.
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Headline News
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