Infectious Disease

The HCPLive Infectious Disease condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on viruses, infections, and bacteria. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for COVID-19, influenza, vaccine-preventable diseases, and more.

Hepatitis B Virus Genotypes Identified in Alaska

July 26, 2021

Article

Genotype F was the common genotype found at 5.73 per 1000 person-years of follow-up.

Hepatitis B Reactivation Rare in Biologic Exposed Patients

July 26, 2021

Article

Patients with IBD, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis are commonly treated using biologic agents such as infliximab, tofacitinib, and ustekinumab.

Ceftolozane-Tazobactam Safe for Acute Bacterial Infections

July 22, 2021

Article

The treatment was associated with an increased risk of C difficile colitis.

Mary Thomson, MD: The Future of NASH Care

July 21, 2021

Video

A recent study has found statins are underutilized for NASH and NAFLD patients.

Coping After COVID: A Troubling Time for Schizophrenia Patients

July 21, 2021

Video

On this episode of Coping After COVID, Dr. Craig Chepke discusses the challenges for schizophrenia patients.

Global Orphan Rates Significantly Increased Due to COVID-19

July 20, 2021

Article

Orphaned children experience greater risk of abuse and health complications, prompting a call to action for greater research and management of COVID-19 in ailing countries.

ID Hepatitis B Vaccination with Topical Imiquimod Safe for IBD Patients

July 19, 2021

Article

The researchers found sero-protection rate at 12-month was significantly higher in the ID arm compared to the IM cohort.

Azithromycin Does Not Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalizations or Death Rate

July 16, 2021

Article

Despite its accessibility and affordability, azithromycin does not positively affect patients with COVID-19, according to a new UK study.

IBD Patients Exposed to Steroids at an Increased Risk of Hepatitis B Flares

July 15, 2021

Article

Biologic use was not associated with an increased risk of hepatitis B virus flares.

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Effective for IBD Patients with Refractory CDI

July 14, 2021

Article

Patients with IBD have an increased risk of developing a C difficile infection in comparison to the general population.