How to Address the HIV-STI Syndemics

The First to Know Syphilis Test detects a current or past infection, regardless of successful treatment, in 15 minutes using a drop of blood.

Approximately 25% of those infected with HIV are unaware of their positive status. The USPSTF says universal screening can help reduce disease burden.

Reported cases of chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea in the US surpassed 2.5 million for the third time in 5 years, according to CDC.

What are some of the more common side effects of antiretroviral therapy, and what can the primary care physician do to help manage these effects? In this podcast, infectious disease expert Rodger MacArthur, MD, offers insights and points readers to updated comprehensive guidelines.

IDWeek 2023. New study found just slightly more than half of prescriptions for cabotegravir for HIV PrEP resulted in at least 1 injection, suggesting limitations in use and access to the injectable HIV integrase inhibitor.

IDWeek 2023: In a large cohort of people living with HIV, those switching from oral ART to long acting CAB+RPV were more than 4x as likely to adhere to the regimen.