Most cases of nocardiosis start out as lung infections, in which pus-filled cavities, or abscesses containing the bacteria, form in the lungs. This can cause symptoms such as chest pain, a cough ...

Direct-acting antiviral therapy has reduced the prevalence of hepatitis C viremia over time among adults with HIV infection in the United States. The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be ...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / HIV infection and lung cancer have little in common from a disease perspective, but the stigma that surrounds both can negatively impact ...

No significant association was observed between viremia history during ART and CVD risk in a large international cohort of patients with HIV infection.

In HIV, progression of illness or treatment failure ... study presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. SAN FRANCISCO — Data from two studies suggest that a ...

The infection can impact one or both lungs, causing inflammation and fluid buildup ... Those with weakened immune systems due to HIV/AIDS, organ transplants, chemotherapy or long-term steroid use may ...

Silicosis, an occupational lung disease caused by inhaling silica ... Mhondiwa noted that the triple infection of HIV, TB, and silicosis is particularly devastating. “HIV compromises the immune ...