Citing concerns it could drive antibiotic resistance, @ecdc.europa.eu opts not to advise general use of doxy-PEP, where doxycycline is taken after unprotected sex to lower the risk of acquiring several types of STIs. #CDC recommends it for high-risk individuals. www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
Chocks Away
Bexsero Day @lnwh.bsky.social
4CMenB vaccination underway
First of many doses given
We’re excited to roll out @ukhsa.bsky.social @nhsengland.bsky.social #Vaccines
Across Brent, Harrow, Ealing & Hillingdon
Sexual Health Services 💪🏾💪🏿💪🏼💉💉💉
Apply to deliver the Barnett Christie Lecture at FIS International 2025.
Apply before the deadline on 31st August 2025 for your opportunity to present this BIA lecture 👉 britishinfection.org...
‘We see Yourcenar now encrusted by the times she lived in, as well as by the disappointment of feminists who wanted another sort of heroine.’
Joanna Biggs on Marguerite Yourcenar:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
📄 Stay up to date with the latest BASHH guidelines, developed by the Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) – a national team of experts working to improve clinical standards across the UK.
🆕 Check out the newly updated Scabies and Gonorrhoea 2025 guidelines today: bit.ly/3YFp7fy
⏰ Time’s running out to book your spot at the BASHH Annual Conference.
Join us in Edinburgh for a range of sessions, including Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacterial STIs chaired by BASHH's BSIG – plus much more.
Book now ➡️ bit.ly/4arMKNr #BASHH2025
I’m here in Portcullis House this morning for #HIVoutcomes event - a rallying cry for the voluntary sector and its role in the HIV response and supporting the lives of people living with HIV. @bashhuk.bsky.social members know how key local VCSE partnerships are in our system
The 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) are open until Tuesday 27th May.
We want to support eligible colleagues interested in applying, so we’ve updated our ‘top tips’ guidance for those looking to enter. Check out the full application details: bit.ly/3EeXMKn
13 April: Feast Day of the sons of Tairchar of Loch Mac n-Én/Lough MacNean, Co. #Cavan, #Fermanagh & #Leitrim. 12 islands in Upper & Lower lough, & 2 crannogs (man-made islands. 1 in each lough). Perfect for hermit monks! Lots of flint tools found on Cushrush island! 📷© @tourismireland.bsky.social
Such an honour to give the after dinner speech (my first!) at the @bashhuk.bsky.social President’s Dinner last week. Thank you Matt Phillips and @kat-smithson.bsky.social for the invite. I spoke about amplifying unheard voices in medicine and the ongoing neglect of sexual health in this country.
1 April: Feast of St Áedán ‘láech’ of Cell Áedáin. Location unknown but near Strangford Lough, Co #Down (Elva Johnston). Called "layman", "warrior" in Martyrology of Tallaght! Lough home to lots monks; in Irish Loch Cuan "sea-inlet of bays/havens"; c. 70 islands eg Nendrum on Mahee island! 📷©Afloat
An excellent resource referenced today in Stuart Flanagan’s talk is the HIV Stanford Database. Link for this is hivdb.stanford.edu @hivta.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social
What about proviral DNA testing? Often the reports generated can be difficult to interpret but always helpful to discuss with your virologist if this is being considered for patients where no history resistance #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social
Lessons learned
It’s heartwarming to read studies on the Impact of HPV vaccines 💪🏻💪🏾💪🏿 @bashhuk.bsky.social @fsrh.org @bhiva.bsky.social
Patrick Kavanagh.
Europe sees third straight year rise in childhood tuberculosis cases: The world’s deadliest infectious disease is also developing multi-drug resistance, said the ECDC.
Thank you for this. I did not know about the Clogh-oir.
Must go see
18/24 March, 15 Aug: St Mac Caírthinn (d. 506). 1st Bishop #Clogher #Tyrone. "Strong Man"; carried St Patrick when old, over marshes, rivers! St Brigid's uncle? Legend Domhnach Airgid given to him from Patrick! @NMIreland. 39 sheets, 8/9th C. 1350 cover. www.megalithicireland.com/Clogher%20Hi...
Jemima
Out now in @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social our study demonstrates that the MVA-BN (Imvanex/Jynneos) vaccine is safe & effective against mpox, but a single dose does not sufficiently protect people living with #HIV.
Thank you @ema.europa.eu for support
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Congratulations Tristan and Nicky
Incredible summaries of #CROI2025 from @aidsmap.bsky.social colleagues. Check them all out at, www.aidsmap.com/conferences/....
we have a Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy in HIV here at the Royal Free! Come and join our team 🙏 👍
www.royalfree.nhs.uk/working-here...
@bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social
I am running for Clinical VP of the RCP.
For those who don't know me, here is a potted bio.
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Tecovirimat did not lead to faster clinical resolution, or reduction of pain, for clade 2 MPOX.
We need new agents to treat MPOX.
#CROI2025
More daily DOR/ISL from @profchloeorkin.bsky.social #CROI2025
This time open-label, various ART - efficacy (incl 5 with viraemia on DOR/ISL) in pic.
Weight gain on DOR/ISL driven by removal of weight suppressive TDF and/or EFV
With Prof Jane Anderson stepping down in 2025, National AIDS Trust is seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees, at this exciting time for the UK HIV response, who embodies our values, and is committed to human rights. Could that be you?
nat.org.uk/who-we-ar...
Most OECD countries fail to reach the UN’s target for aid to the poorest countries
RIO the long awaited bNAb trial of 3BNC117LS + 101074LS being presented by Sarah Fidler from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
One or two bNAb infusions and treatment interruption in people with #HIV who were started on ART in acute HIV infection.
Early trial results unveiled by Imperial researchers show exciting advances in HIV treatment.
For the first time, immune-based treatments have managed to control the virus in patients for long periods, without the need for antiretrovirals.
Find out more 🔽
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/261858/...
