Observational report describes coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and STIs in U.S. patients
What happens when monkeypox, HIV, and other STIs overlap in the same person?
An observational report from eight U.S. jurisdictions described coinfections with monkeypox, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections among …
A new report shows people with monkeypox can also have HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, giving health providers a clearer pict…
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations without known exposure
Report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for low-risk populations
A report describes challenges in monkeypox testing for persons in populations at low risk or without known epidemiologic link to monkeypox i…
A new report highlights the testing challenges healthcare providers face for people considered low risk or without a known connection to an …
Observational study examines trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the US
Study examines trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries
An observational study analyzed trends in emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States from 2018 to 2023.
A new report tracks emergency room visits for firearm injuries across the United States from 2018 through 2023.
Clinical trials examine COVID-19 rebound after nirmatrelvir/ritonavir versus placebo treatment
Does the COVID-19 rebound risk change with or without Paxlovid treatment?
Randomized, double-blind trials at U.S. and international sites investigated COVID-19 rebound following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment ver…
Two rigorous clinical trials are investigating whether Paxlovid treatment changes the risk of COVID-19 symptoms returning after patients sta…
Surveillance report characterizes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads in the US
What makes splash pads risky for spreading waterborne illnesses?
A US surveillance report describes waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads.
Officials are tracking waterborne disease outbreaks at splash pads across the United States to better understand how illnesses spread in the…
Foodborne disease surveillance report from 10 U.S. sites shows preliminary infection trends
U.S. surveillance network tracks trends in common foodborne infections
A surveillance report from 10 U.S. FoodNet sites describes preliminary incidence and trends of infections caused by pathogens transmitted co…
A U.S. public health network is tracking how often common foodborne infections happen across 10 different sites in the country.
Case series identifies five ocular monkeypox cases in U.S. patients
What happens when monkeypox reaches the eyes? Five U.S. cases show it can happen
A small case series identified five patients in the United States with ocular monkeypox.
Monkeypox can affect the eyes, not just the skin, as five U.S. patients developed this rare complication in 2022.
Observational study examines PrEP discussion and use among transgender women with HIV risk behaviors
Are transgender women who need HIV prevention getting the right conversations?
An observational study in seven U.S. urban areas examined whether transgender women reporting HIV acquisition behaviors were more likely to …
Many transgender women at higher risk for HIV aren't having the doctor conversations that could protect them, according to a new study.
CDC describes demographics of JYNNEOS vaccine recipients for monkeypox prevention in the US
Who is getting the monkeypox vaccine in the United States?
A CDC report describes the demographic characteristics of individuals who received the JYNNEOS vaccine for monkeypox prevention in the Unite…
A new report reveals who in the United States has received the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine, showing exactly which people are seeking protectio…
US observational study examines dispensing trends for oral COVID-19 antivirals by zip code and social vulnerability
Are COVID-19 treatment pills reaching the communities that need them most?
An observational study in the United States examined trends in dispensing of oral antiviral drugs for COVID-19 treatment by zip code and soc…
A new report maps where COVID-19 antiviral pills are being dispensed across U.S. zip codes to check if areas with higher social vulnerabilit…
Report describes increase in deaths among U.S. citizens after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic
U.S. officials report increase in deaths after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic
A report describes an increase in deaths among U.S.
U.S. officials report an increase in deaths among American citizens who traveled to the Dominican Republic for cosmetic surgery.
Wildfire-associated emergency department encounters studied in Los Angeles County after 2025 fires
What happens in emergency rooms right after a major wildfire?
An observational study examined emergency department encounters associated with wildfires in Los Angeles County immediately after the 2025 w…
Emergency rooms in Los Angeles County saw a surge of visits for breathing trouble, burns, and injuries in the days following the 2025 wildfi…