Infectious Diseases
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Topical or intralesional cidofovir an option for recalcitrant warts
Some studies have suggested that one in three children in primary school suffers from warts.
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Doxy PEP does not lower risk of STIs in cisgender women
Women are known to be at higher risk of infection because the lining of the vagina is thinner than the skin of the penis, allowing for easier...
Conference Coverage
Prone positioning curbs need for intubation in nonintubated COVID-19 patients
The use of so-called “awake prone positioning” has been common since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conference Coverage
Meningococcal vaccine shows benefit in STI prevention
“The duration of protective efficacy – a big thing in vaccines – is unknown. Still, this is really significant.”
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COVID vs. flu: Which is deadlier?
People who were hospitalized with Omicron COVID-19 infections were 54% more likely to die, compared with people who were hospitalized with the flu...
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Zika virus still calls for preparedness and vaccine development
“There’s no antiviral that you can take for Zika. Until we have a vaccine, the key to controlling/preventing Zika is controlling the mosquitoes...
Conference Coverage
Eight-week TB treatment strategy shows potential
“Clinicians will not feel comfortable with the short regimens at this point, but it is remarkable that so many patients did well with shorter...
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COVID infection provides immunity equal to vaccination: Study
But protection against the BA.1 subvariant of Omicron was not as high.
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Untreated COVID often involves relapse, clarifying antiviral rebound discussion
A new study’s findings offer a natural history of COVID-19 that will inform discussions and research concerning anti-viral therapy.
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COVID-19 shot appears to reduce diabetes risk, even after Omicron
Several studies conducted early in the pandemic suggested increased risks for both new-onset diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases following COVID...