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Prof. Boesecke discusses standard hepatitis C treatment protocols, challenges related to diagnosis and reinfection, as well as strategies for improving treatment adherence in high-risk populations. This conversation provides valuable perspectives on the remaining hurdles and potential innovations in the management of HCV.
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses has joined the touchINFECTIOUS DISEASES Editorial Board! “I strongly believe that this platform will greatly contribute in promoting science to a broader audience with strong societal impact.” Dr Moses brings ...
The ESCMID Global Congress 2025 brought together world-leading researchers and clinicians to present practice-changing updates in infectious disease management. This article distils five critical insights from interviews and landmark trial results, covering innovations in antimicrobial therapy, fungal infections, resistance surveillance and ...
In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.
Dr. Ikechukwu B. Moses, winner of the ESCMID Global 2025 Emerging Young Investigator Award, explores antimicrobial resistance through a One Health lens. His work spans zoonotic pathogen transmission, bacteriophage therapy, and AI-driven genomic research, aiming to reduce antibiotic reliance and translate lab-based innovations into scalable, real-world clinical and veterinary solutions.
A double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus family, mpox (formerly monkeypox), continues to infect people daily, following the 2022 global outbreak.1 Two clades (clade 1 and clade 2) have been identified, with the 2022 outbreak caused by a subclade of clade 2, referred to as ...
Welcome to the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Infectious Diseases, where we continue our mission to deliver insightful, cutting-edge perspectives in infectious disease diagnosis and management. This issue offers an array of topics spanning diagnostics, service delivery innovations and preventive ...
In this episode, we explore how point-of-care testing is transforming the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Joined by Dr Libby van Gerwen, we discuss the rising global STI rates and the role these innovative tests play in addressing the issue. We also explore the challenges current point-of-care tests face and how next-generation advancements could further transform the future of STI diagnosis and treatment.
Highlights Determining infection and multidrug resistance (MDR) rates continuously helps to detect the problem to be solved, including outbreaks. Cleaning and disinfection play an important role in preventing MDR and evaluating and correcting the process for better results. MDR control ...
HIV diagnostic technologies are rapidly advancing, as Dr. Nitika Pai discussed, with self-tests and multiplex testing leading the way in accuracy and accessibility. The challenge remains in cost and strategic deployment. This field interests infectious disease specialists, clinical epidemiologists, and public health professionals. Stay informed on innovations like CRISPR and machine learning to enhance patient care. NAT (Nucleic Acid Test) costs and algorithmic bias in machine learning need attention for equitable access.
Learn about the integration of the latest data in antiretroviral management of HIV, challenges clinicians may face when adopting new strategies and updates from the Conference of Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2024 are reported here by Dr Eric Daar, Division of HIV Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively manages HIV by suppressing viral replication. It's crucial for healthcare professionals (HCPs) to keep abreast of ART updates for optimal patient care. Dr. Eric Daar, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, reports on CROI 2024, underscoring the efficacy of long-acting injectable (LAI) therapies in trials like CARES, MOCHA, and LATITUDE. The findings support LAI therapy's potential for global HIV treatment programs, including in resource-limited settings like sub-Saharan Africa.
The treatment of people with HIV (PWH)/hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infection, especially those who have additional comorbidities requiring multiple drug therapies can be problematic. Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) is a co-formulated medication consisting of two components ...
Article highlights Erythrasma is a common chronic superficial cutaneous bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum when conditions are conducive. Corynebacterium minutissimum produces coproporphyrin III (a phosphor) that emits a coral pink fluorescence under Wood’s lamp and helps confirm the ...
HIV is a significant global health issue for which there is no cure. However, the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has made it possible to effectively treat and prevent HIV infection, leading to a considerable decrease in associated deaths and ...
Lenacapavir for the Treatment of Heavily Treatment-experienced People with Multi-class Resistant HIV
Heavily treatment-experienced people living with HIV (HTE-PLWH) represent a minority of those living with HIV.1 While there is variability in the definitions of HTE-PLWH, its prevalence is estimated to be between 1 and 10% of the total number of people living with ...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine represents the largest humanitarian crisis that Europe has faced in decades. In the first 4 months of the war, over 9.9 million refugees crossed the Ukrainian border, and over 6.1 million Ukrainian refugees were registered across Europe.1 Before ...
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