The development of potent antiretroviral treatment (ART) strategies has significantly changed the face of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from a lethal disease to a chronic livable condition for infected individuals with access to care. However, in spite of ground-breaking advances in anti-HIV treatment, cure or eradication attempts have so far failed [...]

Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) is among the most common chronic health conditions in Germany. CKD 5D patients (CKD stage five with indication for dialysis) have a weakened immune system and are highly susceptible to infections. Pneumococcal pneumonia is one of the most frequent causes of death, even in vaccinated [...]