STIs
Commentary
ID Blog: The story of syphilis, part III
Opinion
Does this patient have bacterial conjunctivitis?
After ruling out serious eye disease, clinicians need to determine which cases of suspected conjunctivitis are most likely to be bacterial.
Commentary
ID Blog: The story of syphilis, part II
From the Journals
Chlamydia trachomatis is associated with adverse reproductive health outcomes
Women who test positive for the bacterium may have an increased risk for PID, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility, a retrospective cohort study...
Commentary
ID Blog: The story of syphilis, part I
Conference Coverage
In vasculitis, the skin tells the story
MILAN – Confirmatory lab testing – and assessing for renal involvement – are still paramount, however.
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP extends HPV vaccine coverage
Committee voted for catch-up vaccination for all individuals through age 26 years, optional for older adults.
Conference Coverage
Syphilis rates high in HIV-positive women
Conference Coverage
2019 ID update for dermatologists: Ticks are the “ride of choice” for arthropods
ORLANDO – Zika’s on the wane, but red meat eaters may be in trouble.
From the Journals
Digoxin-furosemide reduces viral load, diameter of cutaneous warts
The mean HPV load declined by 94% in warts treated with the combination of digoxin and furosemide in a topical gel.
From the Journals
HIV testing low in U.S. women engaged in risky behavior