Research

This fact sheet discusses how research from the University of California San Diego and published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, estimates the hepatitis A vaccination coverage needed to prevent outbreaks among people who inject drugs (PWID). Analyzing surveillance data from 16 states with recent hepatitis A outbreaks linked to PWID, the study found that vaccination coverage of at least 80% may be necessary to reliably achieve herd immunity—though some states, such as West Virginia, may require higher levels.

This video educates viewers on what the PrEP-to-Need Ratio is and how to properly use it to evaluate health equity.

This video walks through AIDSVu Location Profiles -- interactive, user-friendly summaries of HIV data for various locations across the U.S., including cities, counties, states, and regions. These profiles provide insights into HIV prevalence, new diagnoses, mortality, and more, helping users understand the impact of HIV in their communities.

This report summarizes the TB Elimination Alliance's (TEA) activities and outcomes from 2019 to 2024.

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.