Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

In the era of tenofovir-based antiretroviral therapy (ART), HBV-coinfected people with HIV (PWH) remain at significant risk for hepatitis D virus (HDV) superinfection and liver-related mortality, according to a recent study spanning 12 years.

COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may modestly increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a recent retrospective cohort study reveals.

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory virus, are surging in parts of Asia, including China, Malaysia, India, and Kazakhstan.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a common condition caused by Candida albicans, affects millions of women annually and often resists standard antifungal treatments.

A new cohort study reveals that doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) significantly reduces rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among individuals using HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Spinal implant infections (SIIs) are a severe complication of instrumented spinal fusion surgeries, posing significant challenges for both diagnosis and management.

A recent cohort study highlighted a link between COVID-19 infection and accelerated kidney function decline, surpassing declines observed after other respiratory infections like pneumonia.

NEW data from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey reveal that 8.4% of adults in the U.S. have experienced post-COVID-19 condition.