STIs
From the Journals
Survey: Most physicians who treat STIs in their offices lack key injectable drugs
The majority of physicians surveyed who treat STIs in their offices reported an on-site lack of the two primary injectable drugs for syphilis and...
From the Journals
Short-term statin use linked to risk of skin and soft tissue infections
Use of statins was associated with increased risk of SSTIs at an average of 91, 182, and 365 days.
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.