Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Eye on AHC: The Viral Outbreak in Kenya

A look at the recent outbreak of Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis in Kenya.

Arnold W. Lambisia, John Mwita Morobe, Edidah Moraa

2025-03-21T11:55:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Chikungunya Virus Surge in Brazil: What You Need to Know

Brazil faces a rise in chikungunya cases, prompting urgent public health actions.

Cecília Artico Banho, Maisa Carla Pereira Parra, Olivia Borghi Nascimento

2025-03-19T22:55:55+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Innovative Strategies to Combat Tuberculosis

Using technology to fight TB and improve detection in rural communities.

Xiaolin Wei, Dabin Liang, Zhitong Zhang

2025-03-16T16:19:50+00:00 ― 6 min read

Microbiology Typhoid Fever: The Battle Within

Uncover the fight against typhoid fever and the body's defense mechanisms.

Salma Srour, Mohamed ElGhazaly, Daniel O’Connor

2025-03-16T11:27:36+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology The Critical Role of Pyrazinamide in Fighting Tuberculosis

Discover how Pyrazinamide enhances tuberculosis treatment through immune system interaction.

Nicholas A. Dillon, Elise A. Lamont, Muzafar A. Rather

2025-03-12T13:35:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Microbiology Fighting Malaria: The Battle Within

Malaria's life cycle reveals new targets for treatment, offering hope for millions.

María Pía Alberione, Yunuen Avalos-Padilla, Gabriel W Rangel

2025-03-12T08:04:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Scrub Typhus: A Hidden Health Threat

Learn about scrub typhus and its rising impact on public health.

SK Farhat, M Nataraj, Sujit Kumar Behara

2025-03-12T05:59:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Microbiology The Complex World of Klebsiella pneumoniae

Uncovering the hidden risks of a common bacterium.

Samriddhi Gupta, Alexandre Almeida

2025-03-12T05:18:33+00:00 ― 7 min read

Bioinformatics Modeling the Spread of Infectious Diseases

Explore how models help us understand disease transmission dynamics.

Anna M Langmueller, J. Hermisson, C. C. Murdock

2025-03-08T21:14:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Understanding Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Skin Challenge

A look into cutaneous leishmaniasis, its symptoms, and treatment gaps.

Amel Beshir Mohammed, Fewzia Shikur Mohammed, Feleke Tilahun Zewdu

2025-03-08T14:08:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neurology West Nile Virus: A Serious Threat to Health

Learn how West Nile Virus impacts vulnerable patients and preventive measures.

Rumyar V. Ardakani, Paul D. Crane, Daniel M. Pastula

2025-03-08T00:16:05+00:00 ― 5 min read

Epidemiology Wastewater Testing: A New Approach to Virus Monitoring

Wastewater surveillance reveals crucial insights into respiratory virus trends.

Melissa Pitton, Rachel E. McLeod, Lea Caduff

2025-03-07T10:23:50+00:00 ― 7 min read

Public and Global Health Ghana's Fight Against Polio: A Comprehensive Review

Evaluating Ghana's AFP surveillance system to combat polio effectively.

Bakalilu Kijera, Abdul Nasir Alhasan, Sarja Jarjusey

2025-03-06T02:01:55+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Epidemics and Social Behavior: A Hidden Link

How social interactions affect the spread of epidemics.

Beth M. Tuschhoff, David A. Kennedy

2025-03-05T12:09:40+00:00 ― 8 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Wastewater: A Key to COVID-19 Insights

Scientists use wastewater to track COVID-19 infections and variants effectively.

Padmini Ramachandran, Tunc Kayikcioglu, Tamara Walsky

2025-03-04T17:40:00+00:00 ― 8 min read

Microbiology Restoring Gut Health in Piglets After Antibiotics

Study examines how fecal microbiota transplantation helps recover gut health in piglets.

Xinyan Han, X. Ma, L. Meng

2025-03-01T07:01:48+00:00 ― 7 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Combatting Pneumococcal Disease: The Vaccine Solution

Learn about pneumococcal disease and the vital role of vaccines.

Laura M King, Kristin L Andrejko, Miwako Kobayashi

2025-02-27T22:04:35+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology Targeting the Echinococcus Multilocularis: A New Hope

Researchers uncover potential treatments for the dangerous tapeworm infection.

Akito Koike, Katia Cailliau, Jérôme Vicogne

2025-02-27T21:54:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Health Informatics Transforming Respiratory Health Through Digital Tools

Digital health tools promise to improve respiratory health in South and Southeast Asia.

Laura Evans, Jay Evans, Adina Abdullah

2025-02-27T17:27:10+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Fighting Lymphatic Filariasis: A New Test Emerges

New testing methods offer hope in the fight against lymphatic filariasis.

Benoit Dembele, Mohamed Salieu Bah, Abdulai Conteh

2025-02-26T18:20:05+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Bacteria's Survival Game: Adapting to Host Challenges

Learn how bacteria evolve in complex human environments and impact health.

Taoran Fu, Rosanna C.T. Wright, Danna R. Gifford

2025-02-26T15:31:51+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) The Hidden Threat of Strongyloidiasis: A Global Concern

Learn about strongyloidiasis and its impact on health worldwide.

Adama Kazienga, Luc E. Coffeng, Sara Roose

2025-02-26T09:05:15+00:00 ― 7 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Chlamydia Pneumoniae: A Rising Concern in Respiratory Infections

Chlamydia pneumoniae cases surge, particularly among children, highlighting respiratory infection trends.

Sophie Edouard, Rayane Attamna, Matthieu Million

2025-02-26T04:27:50+00:00 ― 4 min read

Sexual and Reproductive Health Rising Resistance of Gonorrhea in Scotland

Scotland reports ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae cases, raising public health concerns.

Martin P McHugh, K. Aburajab, A. Maxwell

2025-02-24T15:28:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology Genetic Changes in Bacteria and Chronic Infections

Research reveals how genetic changes affect bacterial organization in chronic infections.

Dina A. Moustafa, H. Fraser, J. B. Goldberg

2025-02-21T05:46:18+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology The Silent Threat of Influenza A

Influenza A virus poses continuous risks to human health and requires urgent research.

Jordan T. Becker, Clayton K. Mickelson, Lauren M. Pross

2025-02-19T23:24:09+00:00 ― 5 min read

Epidemiology RSV: Battling a Stubborn Virus

New vaccines and strategies are changing the fight against RSV.

Chelsea L. Hansen, Lawrence Lee, Samantha J. Bents

2025-02-19T10:38:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) The Rising Threat of STIs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Curable STIs are on the rise in SSA, highlighting urgent health needs.

Julia Michalow, Lauren Hall, Jane Rowley

2025-02-19T06:00:50+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) The Fight Against COVID-19: XBB.1.5 Vaccine Insights

New XBB.1.5 vaccine shows promise but effectiveness wanes over time.

Nelson Lee, Lena Nguyen, Sharifa Nasreen

2025-02-18T02:16:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Immunology T Cells: The Body's Elite Defense Team

A look at how T cells protect against infections and new tech for monitoring them.

Cilia R. Pothast, Ian Derksen, Anneloes van der Plas – van Duijn

2025-02-17T07:54:12+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology Fighting MRSA: The Battle Against Resistance

Research sheds light on MRSA's resistance and the quest for new antibiotics.

Anggia Prasetyoputri, Miranda E. Pitt, Minh Duc Cao

2025-02-16T09:49:00+00:00 ― 8 min read

Bioinformatics Group B Streptococcus: The Hidden Threat

Understand Group B Streptococcus and its rising infections.

Veronica Kovacec, Sabrina Di Gregorio, Mario Pajon

2025-02-14T21:55:33+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health Dengue Fever: A Global Health Challenge

Dengue fever poses serious risks worldwide, demanding urgent public health responses.

Mingzhu Zhou, Yong He, Liangmiao Wu

2025-02-14T15:02:50+00:00 ― 6 min read

Immunology New Insights into HIV Resistance and Treatment

Research reveals how HIV evades the immune system and potential new treatment strategies.

Alberto Herrera, Louise Leyre, Jared Weiler

2025-02-14T13:38:36+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology How *M. tuberculosis* Overcomes Copper Starvation

Study reveals bacterial strategies for metal acquisition and survival during infection.

Michael Glickman, J. Buglino, Y. Ozakman

2025-02-13T23:50:21+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) The Growing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is rising globally, complicating treatment of infections.

Kate S Baker, Y. L. Tam, P. M. De Silva

2025-02-13T15:55:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Immunology E. histolytica: The Intriguing Parasite's Strategy

A look at how E. histolytica communicates with the immune system.

Barbara Honecker, Valentin A. Bärreiter, Katharina Höhn

2025-02-13T12:47:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) The Persistent Problem of Herpes Viruses

Herpes viruses are ancient yet common, affecting millions globally without many knowing.

Manosha Lakmali Perera, Irosha Rukmali Perera

2025-02-13T02:03:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Immunology How Edwardsiella tarda Evades the Immune System

Study reveals how E. tarda triggers immune response through cell death mechanisms.

Li Sun, Y. Zhao, H. Zhu

2025-02-10T15:46:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS) Diphtheria's Resurgence: A Health Crisis Ignited by Conflict

Diphtheria is re-emerging, especially in areas affected by conflict and low vaccination rates.

Tierney O’Sullivan, Lindsay T. Keegan

2025-02-10T00:04:50+00:00 ― 6 min read

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