- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often have no symptoms and can have serious health consequences if left untreated. Testing is important for diagnosis. Many STIs can be treated or cured once…
- New diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise. The three reportable bacterial STIs in Canada are chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis. Chlamydia is the most common,…
- PrEP is a highly effective strategy that involves an HIV-negative person taking HIV medications on an ongoing basis to reduce the risk of HIV infection. When PrEP is taken as prescribed, HIV…
- Social determinants of health are the range of social and economic factors that influence the health status of individuals or populations. They influence vulnerability to infection and the ability to…
- Prevention in FocusA summary of the safety and effectiveness of injectable PrEP and how, if approved in Canada, it could offer another PrEP option to reach more people at risk of HIV.
- Hepatitis C treatment usually involves taking one to three pills once a day for eight or 12 weeks to effect a cure. Various factors, such as stage of liver damage, are considered when choosing a…
- CATIE NewsRates of syphilis have been increasing in many parts of Canada over the past decade. B.C. researchers launched and evaluated a campaign for men who have sex with men. Men who saw the campaign…
- PEP is an effective strategy that involves an HIV-negative person taking HIV medications within 72 hours of a potential exposure to reduce the risk of HIV infection. When taken as prescribed for 28…
- Testing is the only way to know for sure if a person has HIV. Early diagnosis leads to better health outcomes by enabling access to care and treatment. Testing is also a gateway to prevention…
- Hepatitis C transmission occurs when the virus in the blood of a person with hepatitis C gets into the bloodstream of another person. In Canada, hepatitis C is most commonly passed by sharing drug…
- Prevention in FocusEndocarditis is a serious heart infection that is on the rise among people who inject drugs in Canada. This article will explore what we know about endocarditis among people who inject drugs, discuss…
- CATIE NewsThanks to the power of treatment, more people with HIV are living into their senior years. A Harvard study suggests dementia will become a growing issue for people with HIV as they age. Policy…