Animal Studies Show Path for Zika Virus Vaccine in Humans
Protective efficacy against Zika virus challenge demonstrated with three platforms in monkeys
M-CSF Plays Role in Host Defense in Bacterial Pneumonia
M-CSF promotes survival of lung and liver mononuclear phagocytes in experimental model
Lymphatic Filariasis Linked to Higher Risk of HIV Infection
Population-based study in Tanzania shows lymphatic filariasis is an independent risk factor for HIV infection
Prolonged Detection of Zika RNA Reported in Pregnant Women
Zika virus RNA detected up to 46 days after symptom onset; 53 days after exposure in five women
Third Dose of MMR Vaccine Can Help Control Mumps Outbreaks
CDC advised third dose in recent outbreak with transmission despite high two-dose coverage
USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Genital Herpes
Grade D recommendation against routine screening for asymptomatic adolescents and adults
Locally-Transmitted Zika Infection Count in Miami Up to 14
Health experts warn pregnant women to avoid downtown neighborhood
July 2016 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for July 2016. This roundup includes the...
European Countries Implementing Cost-Sharing
Some financial protections are in place for poorer populations
August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month
Resources available to up immunization include webinars and videos, training program for residents
