Maternal STIs linked to reduced birth weights in Papua New Guinea
Low birthweights pose major concerns in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a leading risk factor for newborn deaths.
Jun 13, 2024
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Infections: News and Research on Neisseriaceae Infections
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Team uses surface-enhanced Raman scattering to characterize infections in biological fluids
Every year, medical diagnostics get better and better thanks to the tremendous development of new methods that enable the precise detection of the many different molecules present in biological fluids during an infection. ...
May 29, 2024
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CDC warns Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia of meningitis outbreak
Muslim pilgrims attending the annual Hajj could be at risk for meningitis due to outbreaks occurring in Saudi Arabia, U.S. health officials warned this week.
May 22, 2024
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Meningococcal vaccine found to be cost-effective at protecting men against gonorrhea
Protecting men who have sex with men against gonorrhea with the 4CMenB meningococcal B vaccine is cost-effective; Imperial College London study finds
Apr 17, 2024
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Exploring the relationship between HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and the incidence of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
In their research article published in Eurosurveillance, von Schreeb et al. challenge existing assumptions regarding the relationship between the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the incidence of bacterial sexually ...
Mar 28, 2024
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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in rare bacterial illnesses than can lead to meningitis and possible death.
Mar 28, 2024
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More older adults being diagnosed with STIs such as gonorrhea and syphilis
A new research review presented at a pre-congress day for this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024, Barcelona, 27-30 April) will look at how to manage the rise in sexually ...
Mar 27, 2024
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EU sees 'troubling surge' in sexually transmitted diseases
The European Union health agency on Thursday reported a "troubling" surge in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe, which could be just "the tip of the iceberg".
Mar 7, 2024
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Antibiotic after sex slashes STD rates in study
Just one dose of the antibiotic doxycycline taken after sex halved the number of chlamydia and syphilis cases in San Francisco, promising new research shows.
Mar 5, 2024
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Syphilis cases spike in Florida, especially in Orange County
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease nearly eradicated 20 years ago, is back on the rise in Florida, particularly in Orange County.
Feb 22, 2024
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