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This report provides an early analysis of cases of tuberculosis (TB) disease reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during 2024 as compared with previous years. CDC used U.S. Census Bureau population estimates to calculate rates (cases per 100,000 persons) of TB disease.

This report outlines the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) updated strategic plan to combat tuberculosis. It focuses on four key priorities: enhancing fundamental knowledge of TB, advancing diagnostic research, accelerating vaccine development, and supporting strategies to treat and prevent TB.

This journal discusses the integration of hepatitis C management into primary care as a key strategy for eliminating the disease. It examines barriers to care, the role of direct-acting antivirals, and the importance of screening and treatment within primary care settings.

This journal examines the clinical course of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) in Hispanic and African American patients at a South Bronx hospital. The findings contribute to a better understanding of AIH in diverse racial and ethnic groups, emphasizing the need for tailored healthcare strategies.

This journal compares the effectiveness of Heplisav-B and standard hepatitis B vaccines as boosters for healthcare workers with low immunity to hepatitis B, measured by anti-HBs antibody levels. Results show that Heplisav-B offers a significantly higher seropositivity rate (99.4%) compared to the standard vaccine (92.7%).

This journal outlines best practices for engaging communities affected by chronic hepatitis B, emphasizing the importance of involving individuals with lived experiences in public health initiatives to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

This video reviews the five stages of integrated planning and emphasizes the invaluable role that community and partner engagement plays in integrated planning and thus ensuring a responsive, reflective, and comprehensive Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan.

This video provides a brief background on integrated planning and how a joint HIV prevention and care planning process supports a collaborative and inclusive integrated system of care.

This report outlines progress toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the Americas from 2012 to 2022. It highlights improvements in vaccination coverage, including birth doses, but also notes coverage declines in some countries, which could hinder elimination goals. The report emphasizes the need for maintaining high vaccination rates, expanding hepatitis B testing for pregnant women, and ensuring timely treatment for newborns.

This webpage discusses the impact of incorrect penicillin allergy labels on treatment delays for syphilis patients. It highlights how mislabeling a patient as allergic to penicillin can result in suboptimal treatments and prolonged infections.