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Tuberculosis Care: What to Expect

This information sheet outlines the steps in the tuberculosis (TB) care cascade, from diagnosis to treatment completion. It highlights the importance of accurate testing, adherence to treatment, and use of directly observed therapy to ensure successful outcomes and prevent TB transmission.

Testing and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the United States

This guideline provides updated, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing, treating, and managing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). It offers practical guidance for healthcare providers and public health programs, including testing options, treatment regimens, and considerations for special populations.

Tertiary Syphilis-Induced Ocular Syphilis Complicated by Retinal Detachment

This journal discusses a case of tertiary syphilis leading to ocular syphilis and complications such as retinal detachment. It highlights the diagnostic challenges, treatment approaches, and clinical implications of late-stage syphilis affecting the eyes.

Treatment of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Primary Care and Its Patient-Level Variation: An American Family Cohort Study

This journal examines the treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea in primary care settings and its impact on patients' subsequent health care utilization. 

HCV and HIV Coinfection: Decreasing Barriers to an HCV Cure With Use of a Simplified Treatment Algorithm

This webpage explores the treatment of Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV coinfection, addressing the complexities of managing both infections simultaneously. It discusses antiviral treatment options, potential drug interactions, and strategies for monitoring and managing the dual conditions effectively.

Association Between City-Level Sociodemographic and Health Factors and The Prevalence of Antimicrobial-Resistant Gonorrhea in the US, 2000–2019: A Spatial–Temporal Modeling Study

This journal presents a spatial–temporal modeling study examining how city-level sociodemographic and health-related factors influenced the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea in the U.S. from 2000 to 2019. 

Congenital Syphilis: Responding to a National Epidemic?

This video features Christopher Golden, a neonatologist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, discussing the alarming rise in congenital syphilis and its implications for pediatric care. 

Backsplicing of the HIV-1 Transcript Generates Multiple CircRNAs to Promote Viral Replication

This journal examines the role of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in HIV-1 replication, highlighting the discovery that backsplicing of the HIV-1 transcript produces multiple circRNAs that enhance viral replication. 

A Handheld HIV Detection Platform Using Paper-Based Sample Preparation and Real-Time Isothermal Amplification

This journal discusses the development of a handheld platform designed for the detection of HIV, utilizing paper-based sample preparation and real-time isothermal amplification. 

Outcomes of a Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial Testing Brief Interventions to Increase HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Among Rural People Who Inject Drugs Attending Syringe Services Programs

This journal presents findings from a pilot randomized clinical trial evaluating two brief interventions aimed at increasing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among rural people who inject drugs (PWID) attending syringe services programs (SSPs) in Kentucky.