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Germs, Volume 15, Issue 3
2025 09 - 8 articles
Cover Story: Germs (ISSN 2248-2997) is an international,open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of infectious diseases in humans at the highest standards. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, clinical insights, and public health perspectives that address the prevention, diagnosis, management, and control of infectious diseases worldwide. We welcome contributions from researchers, clinicians, microbiologists, epidemiologists, public health professionals, and policy-makers. Germs publishes articles on a wide range of topics, describing research results in all areas connected to infectious diseases.
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Introduction: Doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (DOR/3TC/TDF) is recommended for both ART initiation and switch in virologically suppressed patients. We report early real-world outcomes after DOR/3TC/TDF introduction in Belgrade, Se...
Owing to significant advances in HIV treatment and the resultant increase in life expectancy, the number of aging individuals living with HIV and associated comorbidities continues to rise. Consequently, the management of people living with HIV is no...
Influenza remains a common cause of hospitalization among children, bringing substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Despite its soaring prevalence, a significant gap in therapeutic interventions persists, especially for the pediatric population....
Viral hepatitis remains a global health concern, with growing recognition of the impact of hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis E virus (HEV), and herpesvirus-associated hepatitis, particularly in vulnerable groups. This narrative review from the ESCMI...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis delta virus (HDV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) remain leading drivers of chronic viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver-related mortality. This ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis (ESGVH)...
Introduction: Brain abscess is defined as a suppurative collection resulting from hematogenous dissemination as an extension from otorhinolaryngologic infectious foci, or secondary to cranial trauma and neurosurgical procedures. Its evolution follows...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continues to be a predominant cause of lower respiratory tract infections among infants and toddlers, posing a substantial burden on pediatric health and healthcare systems worldwide.
Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance is a significant public health issue worldwide, associated with limited treatment options and with major consequences for healthcare systems. Our study aims to assess rates and patterns of resistance to five las...