Epidemiology and Risk Factors for HCV Infection Among MSM with or at Risk of HIV in The Region of Madrid (2022?2024)
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Epidemiology and Risk Factors for HCV Infection Among MSM with or at Risk of HIV in Madrid (2022–2024)
Ongoing high-risk behaviors continue to fuel HCV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM), challenging elimination efforts. W
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November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Mortality and Causes of Death in Patients with Mycobacterium avium Complex Isolates through 28 years
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Mortality and Causes of Death in Patients with Mycobacterium avium Complex Isolates through 28 years
This nationwide study of 2,027 Danish patients with MAC isolates (1991-2018) revealed declining mortality. Age, male sex, DMAC, and comorbidities were asso
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November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Development of the SMART Toolkit: An online collection of management resources for health care-associated infection prevention - American Journal of Infection Control www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...
Development of the SMART Toolkit: An online collection of management resources for health care-associated infection prevention
We previously reported results of an in-depth study of management practices to prevent
health care-associated infections. Here we describe the development of an online toolkit
containing resources tha...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
First report of Lodderomyces elongisporus identification in intensive care unit patients in Colombia - American Journal of Infection Control www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...
First report of Lodderomyces elongisporus identification in intensive care unit patients in Colombia
Lodderomyces elongisporus, a yeast commonly associated with environmental sources,
is emerging as a human fungal pathogen. This report presents the first documented
case of L.elongisporus colonization...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Glucocorticoids cut risk of death from #pneumonia in low-resource settings, trial shows
The results are likely to be more relevant to patients in sub-Saharan Africa than to those in high-resource settings, the authors say.
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The results are likely to be more relevant to patients in sub-Saharan Africa than to those in high-resource settings, the authors say.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Serum IgG1 and IgG3 antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis Pgp3 and Hsp60 in men of subfertile couples
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October 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
💉 New AJIC Systematic Review—Open Access!
📊 Single-site blood culture sampling (SSS) may beat multisite:
✅ ↑ Pathogen detection
❌ ↓ Contamination risk
⚠️ >4 bottles = no added value
🧪 18K+ patients, 25K+ samples reviewed
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📊 Single-site blood culture sampling (SSS) may beat multisite:
✅ ↑ Pathogen detection
❌ ↓ Contamination risk
⚠️ >4 bottles = no added value
🧪 18K+ patients, 25K+ samples reviewed
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Single-site sampling strategy versus multisite sampling strategy in blood culture collection within the hospital setting: A systematic review
Many global infectious disease and sepsis guidelines suggest a multisite sampling
(MSS) strategy of blood cultures to diagnose bloodstream infections, however, single-site
sampling (SSS) may be a viab...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Restoring TB-specific immunity in early HIV infection ? the dual promise of early antiretroviral and TB preventive treatment
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October 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🧼 New in AJIC!
Do hand-drying products need to be sterile for surgical hand antisepsis?
👨⚕️ Study says: No!
✅ Clean paper towels: fewer bacteria than sterile cloth towels
💰 Major cost savings: CNY 0.20 vs. CNY 5.70–8.20
🔬 All methods met antisepsis standards
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Do hand-drying products need to be sterile for surgical hand antisepsis?
👨⚕️ Study says: No!
✅ Clean paper towels: fewer bacteria than sterile cloth towels
💰 Major cost savings: CNY 0.20 vs. CNY 5.70–8.20
🔬 All methods met antisepsis standards
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Is sterility essential for hand-drying products in surgical hand antisepsis? A controlled before-and-after study
Using sterile hand-drying products for surgical hand antisepsis incurs high economic
and labor costs.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The duration of infectiousness following pulmonary tuberculosis treatment initiation is uncertain.
In CID, authors assess whether a bundled intervention designed to decrease respiratory exposure was feasible and would reduce new tuberculosis infections in household contacts. https://bit.ly/4pK8R9b
In CID, authors assess whether a bundled intervention designed to decrease respiratory exposure was feasible and would reduce new tuberculosis infections in household contacts. https://bit.ly/4pK8R9b
Reducing Household Tuberculosis Transmission: A Pilot Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
AbstractBackground. The duration of infectiousness following pulmonary tuberculosis treatment initiation remains uncertain. We aimed to assess whether a bu
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October 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Predictive value of C-reactive protein for hospitalization and mortality among people with advanced HIV disease in Uganda receiving the WHO-recommended package of care.
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Predictive value of C-reactive protein for hospitalization and mortality among people with advanced HIV disease in Uganda receiving the WHO-recommended package of care
People with advanced HIV disease (CD4 ≤200 cells/µL) remain at high risk for opportunistic infections, hospitalization, and death, despite access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). We evaluated serum C-reactive protein (CRP) as a predictor of 30-day hospitalization or death among...
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October 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Human Cases of Carbapenemase-Producing Escherichia coli Linked to Spread Between Animals and the Environment in a Veterinary Facility- Massachusetts, USA, 2023
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Human Cases of Carbapenemase-Producing Escherichia coli Linked to Spread Between Animals and the Environment in a Veterinary Facility- Massachusetts, USA, 2023
Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE), traditionally thought to cause hospital-acquired infection in humans, are now emerging as agents of both community-acquired infections in humans as well as hospital-acquired infections in pets.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults
Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.
Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.
COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults
Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Xpert MTB/RIF® cycle threshold as a marker of TB disease severity; Implications for TB treatment stratification
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September 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Incidence and Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Associated Hospitalizations among People 65 and Older in France: A National Hospital Database Study
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September 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
High risk sexual behavior for HIV acquisition is associated with gut microbial community in men who have sex with men
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September 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Ebola vaccine arrives in DR Congo hot spot as illnesses, deaths rise
Provincial health officials have now reported 81 cases, which includes 28 deaths.
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Provincial health officials have now reported 81 cases, which includes 28 deaths.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Rifampin Exposure in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women with Tuberculosis in India
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September 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Role of Enoxaparin in Influenza Virus Infections and Its Therapeutic Implications
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September 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Impact of a Nationwide Blood Culture Bottle Shortage in 2024 on Healthcare Facilities in the United States
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The Impact of a Nationwide Blood Culture Bottle Shortage in 2024 on Healthcare Facilities in the United States
A shortage of BD BACTECTM blood culture bottles occurred in 2024. We describe the clinical impact of that shortage.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Interventions to prevent bloodstream infections associated with central venous access devices: Priorities for an adaptive platform trial - American Journal of Infection Control www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...
Interventions to prevent bloodstream infections associated with central venous access devices: Priorities for an adaptive platform trial
Health care-associated bloodstream infections are serious complications of central
venous access devices. Numerous preventative interventions exist, but without high-level
evidence. The IVCare adaptiv...
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September 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Trial data support 1-dose antibiotic treatment for early syphilis
The results of a randomized controlled trial show a single dose of benzathine penicillin G is noninferior to 3 doses for treating early syphilis.
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The results of a randomized controlled trial show a single dose of benzathine penicillin G is noninferior to 3 doses for treating early syphilis.
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September 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Threshold modeling for antibiotic stewardship in Oman - American Journal of Infection Control www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...
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Threshold modeling for antibiotic stewardship in Oman
Antimicrobial stewardship supports rational antibiotic use. However, balancing access
to antibiotic treatment while controlling resistance is challenging. This research
used a threshold logistic model...
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April 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Transmission of group A Streptococcus in long-term care: An outbreak investigation - American Journal of Infection Control www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...
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Transmission of group A Streptococcus in long-term care: An outbreak investigation
We report 2 outbreaks comprising a cluster of 18 group A Streptococcal infections
across 2 nursing facilities. Point prevalence surveillance testing identified 8 of
18 cases, and whole genome sequenci...
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April 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Patterns in prescribing and dispensing of influenza antivirals among adults with influenza presenting to urgent care and emergency department settings, VISION Network, 2023-2024
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Patterns in prescribing and dispensing of influenza antivirals among adults with influenza presenting to urgent care and emergency department settings, VISION Network, 2023-2024
We describe prescribing and dispensing patterns of influenza antivirals among patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza within U.S. urgent care and emergency department settings.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM