Chronic infection can lead to severe health issues such as liver failure, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, and may remain asymptomatic for years, complicating diagnosis and management [1].

“The Champion’s Kit” was developed by APIC in partnership with the and funded by a health education grant from (Professional Disposables International). APIC defines a champion as “an individual who ...

This HealthLeaders podcast focuses on several infection prevention topics, including respiratory virus season, emerging pathogen considerations, and healthcare-acquired conditions.

The experts say Measles is now on it's way back to becoming a big problem. A press release from the Centers For Disease ...

Like many virus-causing diseases, there is no vaccine to protect against this virus. Our knowledge about this new virus is limited. However, other person-to-person contact infection viruses, such as ...

Only a healthcare provider can diagnose West Nile virus infection, according to ODH. A health care professional would order a blood test to check for antibodies, or do a spinal tap to test for the ...

The presence of hepatitis B surface antibodies in the blood indicates a person is recovering from a hepatitis B virus infection. It means that their immunity to HBV is increasing. By testing a ...

In a post hoc analysis, the number of cases of lower respiratory tract infection of any cause that were averted was estimated to be 93.6 (95% CI, 63.0 to 124.0), and the number of hospitalizations ...

A new study examines the emerging Oropouche virus, its transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures, highlighting potential risks for travelers. Study: Oropouche virus.

Twice-yearly subcutaneous lenacapavir has been shown to be efficacious for prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in cisgender women. The efficacy of lenacapavir for ...