Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Kaposi sarcoma relapse was observed in people living with HIV despite viral suppression, with chemotherapy responses seen in a small prospective cohort.

A genome-wide association study identified a MAVS gene variant associated with Kaposi sarcoma in people living with HIV, highlighting inherited susceptibility.

Study from Nepal highlights a high burden of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii carrying clinically important carbapenem resistance genes.

Dating app users in France showed distinct behavioural profiles, highlighting differences in sexual behaviours, STI screening and prevention practices.

A probiotic Limosilactobacillus fermentum strain demonstrated synergistic anti-Helicobacter pylori activity with several antibiotics, offering potential for improved treatment strategies.

The NHS has identified 1,900 previously undiagnosed HIV cases through routine A&E blood testing, supporting earlier treatment and reducing HIV transmission across England.

Patient enrolment has begun in the PARTNERS clinical trial evaluating potential antiviral treatments for Bundibugyo virus disease in the DRC.

A new machine learning model uses routine MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry data to rapidly detect carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii with high accuracy.