Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV transmission but has low uptake among women. Identifying women who could benefit from PrEP remains a challenge. This study developed a women-specific model to predict HIV risk within a year using electronic health record (EHR) data and social determinants of health (SDoH). Methods We conducted a case-control study using EHR and claims data from a centralized patient repository in the Southeastern United...| BioMed Central
Despite longstanding oyster cooking recommendations, outbreaks associated with cooked oysters still occur. A survey of U.S.-based restaurants was conducted to investigate common cooking practices, including steaming, baking, and roasting. Target restaurants were identified using Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and surveyed through live phone interviews and online. The questionnaire included open- and closed-ended questions for restaurant staff, including chefs and managers, wit...| journals.plos.org
A recent study reveals a new variant of an intestinal virus found in a daycare worker. The discovery was accidentally made due to a lab error, which initially led to the mistaken diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.| epi.ufl.edu
Author summary Thousands of dengue cases are reported in non-endemic countries each year due to returning travelers having been infected in tropical and subtropical regions. However, the true number of dengue illnesses among travelers is unknown because not all cases seek medical care and an unknown proportion of those who do are not diagnosed or reported to health authorities. Consequently, travelers and their medical providers do not have accurate information on the risk of acquiring dengue...| journals.plos.org
A new study by UF Emerging Pathogens Institute members suggests Florida has all the ingredients for local Chagas disease transmission, a latent but life-threatening disease that can cause organ failure.| epi.ufl.edu
Illnesses from stealthy pathogens known as Vibrio are advancing northward along numerous coasts, potentially ruining your summer vacation| Scientific American
