Active host-pathogen interactions take place during infection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Outcomes of these interactions determine the efficiency of viral infection and ...

Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and ...

There are many different bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis C, malaria, or syphilis, but Hepatitis B (HBV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are the two diseases specifically addressed ...

Researchers identify key geographic and health factors that may predict the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea in the United States.

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and/or bodily fluids and can cause disease in people; including hepatitis B and C and human ...

Latex condoms provide an essentially impermeable barrier to HIV pathogens. When used correctly and consistently, they reduce HIV risk to almost zero and have the potential to slow the epidemic ...

The naked-DNA vaccine is complete. Select another pathogen. Congratulations. You have just produced a naked-DNA HIV vaccine. Trials for a genetic vaccine that may protect against AIDS began in 1995.

We are not there yet, but the way forward is now much clearer.’ The antibodies target an area on the HIV pathogen’s outer layer called the membrane proximal external region (MPER), helping to ...

Without the availability of HIV medications in other countries, there is a higher risk for HIV developing resistance to ...