Infectious Disease

Twelve-week viral eradication rates were high in patients coinfected with HCV and HIV, particularly in those without advanced cirrhosis.

High sustained virologic response rates were seen among patients with decompensated cirrhosis in European compassionate care cohort.

Sustained virologic response was seen in 99% of subjects, reflecting rates seen in pre-registration studies. Adverse events were mild.

A modeling study compared health benefits and costs of all currently licensed treatments, both singly and in sequential therapy of up to 3 lines.

Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of a deadly disease.

A young naval recruit presents with a cluster of symptoms that may sound familiar. Get more clues and a close look at the rash, here.

Do doctors’ politics affect treatment decisions on, for example, drug use, firearms, and sexual behavior? Do yours?

With new direct-acting antiviral agents, a rapid virological response was observed in a majority of patients.

SVR12 rates are high with sofosbuvir-based treatment regimens even when patients receive less than a full course of treatment.

Onset of illness was acute; fever is high and rash is widespread. Exam is performed in isolation. Your Dx?

Flu deaths are higher among persons with chronic conditions, like T2DM. Flu vaccination should be part of comprehensive secondary prevention.

Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of a common cutaneous bacterial infection.

Timing of the rise of hep C in North America is a puzzle. In this Medical News Minute, Dr Bobby Lazzara toplines results of a new study that offer clarity.

Correct diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever leads to correct treatment, but many cases are misdiagnosed. Take this test to see what you know.

Take this brief test on the updated CDC guidelines to give yourself a refresher course in STD management and stay current with the latest practices.

Do you know the cold facts about cold-weather diseases? Take this quick quiz on some common winter conditions.

Take this quick smoking quiz to brush up on the facts and offer sound clinical guidance to your patients.

"Man Flu May be Real" reads a recent headline as reporters pick up results of a study on the impact of estrogen against influenza A. More, here.

Here: highlights of 2 studies on vaccines against pneumonia and 2 studies on resistance to antibiotics commonly used to treat pneumonia.

Primary care physicians see many disorders more often or more severely in the winter months. Here, find 10 of these common cold-weather ills.

A new flu season is never elementary for primary care. Two questions on flu and its spread that may prove educational.

This quick quiz focuses on testing and diagnosis. Test your acumen.

A new study also shows that patients with type 2 DM are more prone to infections years before they receive a diagnosis and may end up with an increased demand for antibiotics.

Cigarette smoking has declined but remains a leading cause of illness and death in the US. If there is anything you don’t know about the current state of smoking, you’ll find it in these slides.

Nearly 1/3 of C. difficile cases are community-acquired, placing the infection squarely in the sights of primary care physicians. A review from ACG 2015, here.

A new era of antiretroviral therapy was previewed at IDWeek 2015 where results of trials of a "next gen" Truvada were unveiled.

One US location has a higher incidence of HIV than “any country in sub-Saharan Africa.” What does this tell us about the inadequacies in our HIV prevention efforts?

Symptoms closely resemble "strep" throat but suspicion for Lemierre should run high when pharyngitis and fever persist.

Not much about the family of hepatitis viruses is as simple as ABC. Test yourself on a few of the fine points, here.