Latest Articles for Infectious Diseases

Epidemiology Exploring the Link Between Liver Flukes and Bile Duct Cancer

Research highlights how liver fluke infections can lead to bile duct cancer.

Thomas Crellen, F. Vita, C. Braconi

2025-06-08T12:37:00+00:00 ― 8 min read

Epidemiology Assessing Viral Mutations to Control Outbreaks

A new method analyzes how mutations affect virus transmission rates.

Brian Lee, Ahmed Abdul Quadeer, Muhammad Saqib Sohail

2025-06-08T11:06:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Rising Tuberculosis Cases in Nairobi: A Growing Concern

TB remains a pressing public health issue in Nairobi, with alarming prevalence rates.

Jane Rahedi Ong'ang'o, J. Ross, R. Kiplimo

2025-06-08T07:18:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Applications Estimating the Spread of Infectious Diseases

A look at how mathematical models measure disease spread.

Fernando Rodriguez Avellaneda, Jorge Mateu, Paula Moraga

2025-06-08T04:24:44+00:00 ― 5 min read

Epidemiology COVID-19 Data Tracking in Norway

An overview of data sources and indicators used to track COVID-19 trends in Norway.

Gunnar Ro, T. M. Lyngstad, E. Seppala

2025-06-08T02:00:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology New Insights into Cholera's Resilience

Research reveals how cholera germs change and resist treatment, impacting public health.

Chuhan Qin, Patrick Lypaczewski, Md. Abu Sayeed

2025-06-08T01:13:20+00:00 ― 5 min read

Ophthalmology Impact of COVID-19 on Conjunctivitis Cases

Study reveals significant drop in conjunctivitis during pandemic due to health measures.

Thinley Thinley, R. Gurung, H. B. Gurung

2025-06-07T17:39:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology Schistosomiasis: Strategies of Survival

Researchers reveal how schistosomes evade immunity and thrive in hosts.

Pallavi Yadav, Sabona B. Simbassa, Ryan Sloan

2025-06-07T17:31:13+00:00 ― 4 min read

Immunology New Vaccine Targets Bird Flu Threat

Researchers develop innovative vaccine to combat avian influenza in birds and mammals.

Chloe Qingzhou Huang, Rory A. Hills, George W. Carnell

2025-06-07T17:04:02+00:00 ― 4 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Chagas Disease: A Hidden Health Threat

Raising awareness about Chagas disease and its impact on health.

Maria Alejandra Gutierrez Torres, E. J. Rayack, B. Lombo

2025-06-07T14:37:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology The Challenge of Antibiotic Resistance

A look into how resistant bacteria thrive in our bodies.

Ricardo Leon-Sampedro, Mathilde Boumasmoud, Markus Reichlin

2025-06-07T06:11:38+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Recent Surge in Mpox Cases in DRC

Mpox cases rise sharply in DRC, prompting health emergency declarations.

Anne W. Rimoin, S. Merritt, M. Halbrook

2025-06-07T05:31:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)New Insights into Tuberculosis Treatment Duration

Recent studies highlight the impact of treatment length on TB relapse rates.

Clifton E Barry III, S. T. Malherbe, R. Y. Chen

2025-06-07T04:46:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Molecular Biology Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through One Health

A study reveals the impact of AMR in chicken slaughterhouses and nearby rivers.

Rallya Telussa, Puji Rahayu, Thufeil Yunindika

2025-06-07T00:45:26+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology The Battle of Bacteria and Ciprofloxacin

Exploring how bacteria resist the effects of ciprofloxacin antibiotic.

Krister Vikedal, Synnøve Brandt Ræder, Ida Mathilde Riisnæs

2025-06-07T00:18:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Pediatrics Rising Concern: Invasive Salmonella Infections in Children

Study reveals alarming trends in non-typhoidal Salmonella infections among kids.

Wang Hua, C. Lu, Y. Xie

2025-06-06T23:27:30+00:00 ― 4 min read

Health Policy GAI's Role in Analyzing Global Health Policies

Exploring how generative AI tools can assist in policy analysis for emerging infectious diseases.

Rory Wilson, C. Weets, A. Rosner

2025-06-06T19:40:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Populations and Evolution Epidemic Models: Insights from Covid-19

Examining how epidemic models reveal disease spread dynamics.

Joan Ponce, Horst R. Thieme

2025-06-06T17:58:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Understanding Malaria Immunity in Humans

Exploring how immunity to malaria develops in individuals.

Philip J Spence, D. Munoz Sandoval, F. A. Bach

2025-06-06T16:38:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Intensive Care and Critical Care Medicine New Insights Into SAMSN1's Role in Sepsis

Research reveals SAMSN1's impact on immune response in sepsis.

Wei Zhang, Y. Li, T. Li

2025-06-06T12:50:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Improving TB Treatment: New Approaches to Duration

Research aims to refine treatment lengths for tuberculosis.

Suzanne M Dufault, B. H. Aldana, P. P. Phillips

2025-06-06T12:05:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology Brucellosis: Understanding Its Impact on Human Health

Brucellosis affects immune response and metabolism in infected individuals.

Bárbara Ponzilacqua-Silva, Alexis S. Dadelahi, Charles R. Moley

2025-06-05T22:55:59+00:00 ― 6 min read

Immunology New Insights into C. difficile Infections and Immune Response

Research highlights IL-33's role in fighting recurrent C. difficile infections.

Farha Naz, Nicholas Hagspiel, Mary K. Young

2025-06-05T15:41:03+00:00 ― 6 min read

Populations and Evolution Modeling Vector-Borne Disease Transmission Dynamics

New methods improve understanding of how vector-borne diseases spread.

Cathal Mills, Tarek Alrefae, William S. Hart

2025-06-05T13:08:06+00:00 ― 4 min read

Optimization and Control Controlling Infection Spread Through Movement and Interaction

A model tackles infection spread via movement and interactions in communities.

Jonathan Franceschi, Nadia Loy

2025-06-05T11:50:36+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Wastewater Surveillance: A Key Tool for Public Health

Monitoring wastewater can help track viruses affecting communities' health.

William J Bradshaw, S. L. Grimm, J. T. Kaufman

2025-06-05T01:57:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Immunology How Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Evades Immune Detection

Research reveals new insights into HSV-1 immune evasion strategies.

Gregory Nagy, Rebecca Presley, Shruti Dhar

2025-06-05T00:44:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology Legionella: A Bacterial Survivor

Learn about the cunning tactics of Legionella bacteria and its impact on health.

Anaísa B. Moreno, Kiran Paranjape, Martina Cederblom

2025-06-05T00:16:49+00:00 ― 6 min read

HIV/AIDS TB and HIV Co-Infection in Central Ghana: A Study

A study on the rates and factors of TB/HIV co-infection in Central Ghana.

Martin Badagda Lugutuah, D. Boateng, P. E. Konadu

2025-06-04T22:55:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

HIV/AIDS Rising Concern: HIV Drug Resistance in Uganda

Study reveals significant shifts in HIV drug resistance patterns in southern Uganda.

Mary Kate Grabowski, M. A. Martin, S. J. Reynolds

2025-06-04T20:39:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Immunology Advances in Lung Infection Research: A New Model

Introducing a new model for studying pulmonary fungal infections.

LE Gonzales-Huerta, TJ Williams, R Aljohani

2025-06-04T16:34:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Genomics New Insights into SARS-CoV-2 Protein Similarities with Human Proteins

Study reveals significant similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and human proteins.

Pierre Brezellec

2025-06-04T10:41:19+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)New Insights into SARS-CoV-2 Generation Time

Study updates generation time estimates for SARS-CoV-2 during Omicron variant.

Louis Yat Hin Chan, S. E. Morris, M. S. Stockwell

2025-06-04T09:16:30+00:00 ― 4 min read

Microbiology Understanding C. difficile Infections and Gut Health

A look into C. diff infections and the role of gut microbiota.

Sophie A. Millard, Kimberly C. Vendrov, Vincent B. Young

2025-06-04T08:52:35+00:00 ― 8 min read

Sexual and Reproductive Health New Test Promises Better Detection of STIs and BV

GIFT offers rapid screening for infections, improving women's health outcomes.

Eneyi Kpokiri, C. Mackworth-Young, S. Francis

2025-06-04T07:45:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Chikungunya Virus Outbreaks: A Growing Concern

Chikungunya fever is spreading, raising alarms in public health.

Jose G Estrada-Franco, A. L. Gonzalez-Perez, A. Vazquez

2025-06-04T06:14:30+00:00 ― 4 min read

Epidemiology Understanding Variation in Disease Spread

Examine how individual differences affect disease outbreaks and response strategies.

Joshua S Weitz, J. D. Harris, E. Gallmeier

2025-06-03T23:25:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Systems Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Treponema Pallidum

Researchers examine the unique traits and energy needs of syphilis-causing bacterium.

Nabia Shahreen, Niaz Bahar Chowdhury, Edward Stone

2025-06-03T21:33:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)New Insights into Schistosomiasis Treatment Strategies

Research highlights the need for improved drug strategies against schistosomiasis.

John Ellis, N. Mutono, A. Vasconcelos

2025-06-03T14:19:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Molecular Biology The Hidden Role of the Spike Protein's TMD in COVID-19 Infection

Exploring the crucial function of the transmembrane domain in SARS-CoV-2.

J Ortiz-Mateu, D Belda, AI Avilés-Alía

2025-06-03T09:19:03+00:00 ― 5 min read