Articles related to Infectious Diseases

In a phase 3 trial involving 5,338 cisgender women in South Africa and Uganda, twice-yearly lenacapavir injections demonstrated complete prevention of HIV infection, significantly outperforming daily oral medication regimens.

In a study of 73,198 acute otitis media encounters in children aged 2-17 years, 75% of antibiotic prescriptions were for 10-day courses, contrary to national guidelines recommending shorter durations for uncomplicated cases.

Congenital syphilis can present with subtle signs at birth, making thorough newborn examinations and appropriate maternal screening crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Long COVID can manifest as multiple symptoms or diagnosable conditions, affecting any organ system and potentially impairing patients’ ability to work, attend school, and care for themselves.

Purulent pericarditis, while rare, remains a potentially fatal complication that requires prompt recognition and management, particularly in patients with a history of intravenous drug use.

Prion diseases, while rare, pose significant challenges due to their fatal nature and lack of cure. The recent cases of CJD in hunters highlight the need for ongoing research and surveillance in both human and animal populations.