At CROI 2026, alongside discussions of metabolic therapies and inflammation, another plenary session brought the audience back to a more familiar — and perhaps more uncomfortable — reality. In her lecture, “Syphilis and Superbugs: Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Era of HIV Control,” Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo addressed a paradox of modern infectious disease care.
We are achieving unprecedented success in HIV control. Yet sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are resurging — rapidly, globally, and unevenly.
The question posed was not only epidemiological. It was existential for HIV medicine: have we entered an era of denial, doom, or destiny when it comes to STIs?
Source : Life4me+
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