A recent study by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases found that the amount of infectious H5N1 influenza viruses in raw milk rapidly declined with heat treatment. However, small amounts of infectious virus remained detectable in some samples even after high-temperature pasteurization.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateJun 14, 2024
A new study has discovered that bank voles in southern Sweden carry a virus that can cause hemorrhagic fever in humans, spreading the disease further south than previously known. The virus strain is closely related to strains from Finland and Karelia.
SourceUppsala University·JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases·TypeObservational study·DateMay 28, 2024
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.
The BCG vaccine has been shown to provide continuous protection for nearly two years against severe COVID-19 disease and other infectious diseases in individuals with type 1 diabetes. The study found a significant efficacy of 54.3% over the full 34 months of the US COVID-19 pandemic.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalCell·DateMay 22, 2024
The Planetary Child Health & Enterics Observatory (Plan-EO) is developing an online tool to identify diarrheal disease transmission hotspots and accelerate treatment deployment. The dashboard will provide up-to-date epidemiological estimates and predictions, enabling public health communities to make informed decisions and save lives.
A new NIH study using human cerebral organoids suggests a substantial species barrier preventing the transmission of chronic wasting disease from cervids to people. Researchers found no infection in healthy human cerebral organoids exposed to CWD prions for up to six months.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases·DateMay 17, 2024
Researchers developed a dose-sparing intradermal mpox vaccination regimen that was safe and generated an antibody response equivalent to the standard regimen at six weeks. The results suggest this regimen could be used during future outbreaks to extend limited vaccine supply, but more study is needed to confirm its efficacy.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 27, 2024
A global genomic surveillance system using latest technologies and a 'One Health' approach can detect novel pathogens like avian influenza and antimicrobial resistance, catching epidemics before they start. This can inform vaccination campaigns, targeted treatments, and public health responses to prevent epidemics.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Science·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 25, 2024
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Mosquito-borne diseases are becoming a global phenomenon due to climate change, increasing the risk of local transmission in Europe and beyond. Researchers are developing early warning systems to combat outbreaks, which could save millions of lives.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 24, 2024
A study analyzing 187 published studies on infectious disease outbreaks found that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a growing acceptance among doctors to withhold care due to safety concerns. Labor rights and workers' protections were cited as key reasons, differing from previous outbreaks like HIV.
SourceDuke University Medical Center·JournalClinical Infectious Diseases·DateApr 24, 2024
A VACCELERATE Consortium survey study found that 57% of global infectious diseases experts ranked influenza as the top pandemic risk, with Disease X and SARS-CoV-2 also among the most concerning pathogens. The study highlights the need for continued preparedness and surveillance to prevent pandemics.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·JournalTravel Medicine and Infectious Disease·DateApr 20, 2024
Researchers develop a new method using gold nanoparticle decorated polymers (GNDP) to improve detection of antigen-antibody reactions in infectious diseases. This approach results in higher optical density and improved sensitivity compared to traditional methods.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalLangmuir·DateApr 5, 2024
A computer program has been developed to aid in diagnosing mpox through electronic medical records, identifying patients at risk and prioritizing testing. The tool showed promising results, identifying nearly all cases of diagnosed mpox during the study period.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalInfection Control and Hospital Epidemiology·DateApr 5, 2024
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A new EU study has found that over-60s are six times more likely to acquire pneumonia-causing bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae after daily contact with young children. Pneumococcal infections mainly affect children under two and the elderly, claiming almost two million lives worldwide every year.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 3, 2024
A study found that older adults have weaker T cell responses to COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations, resulting in poorer antibody responses and SARS-CoV-2 immune protection. The study suggests a relative deficiency in interferon-gamma-secreting CD4+ T cells may explain this response.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalAging Cell·TypeObservational study·DateApr 3, 2024
The incidence of STIs among older adults is rising globally, with data from the US CDC showing a more than doubling of rates over the past decade. Experts say misconceptions about age and sex, as well as limited access to sexual health services, contribute to the problem.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateMar 27, 2024
Researchers are developing a flexible online tool to navigate information used in the fight against deadly diarrheal diseases. The Plan-EO dashboard will provide real-time data on pathogen dynamics, allowing infectious disease experts and local leaders to make smart decisions and save lives.
SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalPLOS ONE·DateMar 25, 2024
A study of two large European patient cohorts found that increased abundance of butyrate-producing gut bacteria is associated with reduced risk of hospitalization for infections. Each 10% increase in these bacteria resulted in a 14-25% lower risk of hospitalization, regardless of demographics or comorbidities.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateMar 22, 2024
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Researchers have developed a new framework for classifying tuberculosis (TB) that replaces the traditional binary approach with four disease states: clinical, subclinical, infectious, and non-infectious. The International Consensus for Early TB (ICE-TB) framework aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of early-stage TB, which has hist...
SourceUniversity College London·JournalThe Lancet Respiratory Medicine·TypeSurvey·DateMar 22, 2024
The study highlights the emergence and spread of harmful pathogens due to climate change. The medical community must update their education and training to combat global warming and its impact on disease behavior.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalJAMA·DateMar 20, 2024
A new review focuses on personalised care for diseases like influenza, enabling accurate determination of when the infectious part has passed. The approach involves dialogue about treatment and prevention options, as well as individualised risk assessments to promote transparency and equity in medical care.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateFeb 28, 2024
A new research review at ECCMID 2024 explores the use of AI in infection control, including ensuring correct mask wear and intelligent cleaning. The key to successful AI use is identifying problems and offloading repetitive tasks to AI systems.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateFeb 27, 2024
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Research suggests AI can identify key risk factors for outbreaks, pinpointing specific
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateFeb 27, 2024
Research from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy can provide protection to infants for at least six months. Infants born to mothers who received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine had higher antibody levels and greater protection from infection.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateFeb 14, 2024
Research suggests that people conceal infectious illnesses, with 75% of participants reporting hiding an illness from others. The findings imply significant public health implications and suggest solutions may require individual good will.
SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2024
A new study identifies public and private companies operating in economic sectors associated with increased risks of emerging infectious diseases. Financial actors can mitigate these risks through investments that promote ecological restoration, pathogen surveillance systems, and community health care.
SourceStockholm Resilience Centre·JournalThe Lancet Planetary Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 4, 2023
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Researchers tested the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in healthy adults to gather data about TB immune responses. The study found associations between BCG and gene expression changes in blood, providing insights into optimal protection against TB.
SourceSaint Louis University·JournalThe Journal of Infectious Diseases·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 29, 2023
Researchers at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine discovered that extracellular vesicles can curb the viral infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 and potentially other infectious diseases. The study showed that these nano-sized particles are effective carriers of drugs targeting viral genes precisely.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 28, 2023
Researchers developed a detection method for infectious bird flu virus in wetlands frequented by waterfowl. The method successfully detected HPAI virus strains in four out of four wetland sites in April, but not from a lake, highlighting the need for improved RNA detection techniques.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology Letters·DateNov 15, 2023
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that children infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 remained infectious for a median of three days after testing positive. The researchers suggest that five-day isolation policies may be more than sufficient to prevent transmission, but further research is needed.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalJAMA Pediatrics·TypeObservational study·DateOct 23, 2023
Alem & Narayanan receive $2,495,244 from the National Institutes of Health to enhance safety and quality of BSL-3 laboratory practices and create two new research cores in high containment. The grant will accelerate vaccine and therapeutic drug discovery and improve understanding of infectious disease transmission and pathogenesis.
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A large public health survey in rural South Africa found that approximately half of people living with HIV, diabetes or hypertension have unmet health needs. The study's novel framework quantifies met and unmet health needs for individuals living with infectious and non-communicable diseases.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalThe Lancet Global Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 4, 2023
A recent study reveals that emerging infectious diseases are accumulating rapidly globally, particularly in Holarctic trees. The 'big data' approach used in the study characterizes the growing threat posed by emergent infectious diseases, with some tree species, such as pines and oaks, showing high new disease accumulation.
SourcePensoft Publishers·JournalNeoBiota·DateOct 3, 2023
A joint consensus report by AMP, ASM, IDSA, and PASCV outlines the clinical and analytical benefits of multiplex PCR panels for detecting pathogens from various body sites. The report also discusses future directions and challenges associated with these panels.
SourceAssociation for Molecular Pathology·JournalJournal of Molecular Diagnostics·DateSep 26, 2023
Research estimates that natural flood disasters correlate with increased cases and fatalities from neglected tropical diseases, malaria, respiratory infections, and tuberculosis.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalGlobal Transitions·TypeObservational study·DateSep 14, 2023
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A new framework aims to build climate resilience in Europe's health systems by developing policy-relevant indicators and decision-support tools. The framework combines a holistic approach to address the interconnectedness of animals, humans, and the environment.
SourceCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Europe·DateSep 6, 2023
RSV virus remains infectious on surfaces for up to seven days, emphasizing the need for regular disinfection. Effective hand sanitizers with at least 30% alcohol content can inactivate the virus.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalJournal of Hospital Infection·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2023
Rapid Reviews Infectious Diseases will extend the successful preprint review model of Rapid Reviews COVID-19 to new research on infectious diseases like monkeypox, dengue fever, or herpes. The journal aims to accelerate the validation and diffusion of robust scientific findings through rapid peer review.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded five projects to better understand Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), which affects 10-20% of Lyme disease patients. The research will explore possible causes of persistent symptoms, including a misguided immune response and ongoing infection.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·DateJul 21, 2023
A new study found that three million children and adolescents die from infectious diseases every year, with the greatest impact on low- and middle-income countries. The research highlights the need for policy change and funding to address this unmet health need among older children and adolescents.
SourceMurdoch Childrens Research Institute·JournalThe Lancet·TypeContent analysis·DateJul 4, 2023
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A new randomized controlled trial found that taking metformin after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 reduces the risk of developing long COVID by 40%. The study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, involved over 1,100 patients and showed metformin prevented over 40% of cases of long COVID over a 10-month follow-up period.
SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJun 8, 2023
Researchers found that monkeypox viruses remain infectious for a long time on surfaces, with some concentrations dropping significantly after five days. Disinfectants like alcohol-based and aldehyde-based cleaners reliably reduced the risk of infection.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalThe Journal of Infectious Diseases·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2023
Researchers at NIH have characterized idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia, a rare immune deficiency that affects the body's ability to fight off infections. People with severe cases of ICL are at higher risk of acquiring or developing multiple diseases, including cancers and autoimmune disorders.
SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 3, 2023
A serious infectious threat response initiative implemented by the Infection Prevention and Control team at Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System positively impacted IPC staff burnout and helped prevent an increase in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provided support and servic...
SourceAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control·JournalAmerican Journal of Infection Control·TypeCase study·DateApr 27, 2023
Researchers at McGill University found that analyzing gene activity can classify brain diseases into five primary groups, improving diagnosis accuracy. The study identified previously unknown relationships among diseases, such as language development disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, which share common genes and cell types.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeObservational study·DateApr 20, 2023
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Researchers successfully isolated infectious SARS-CoV-2 particles from hospital air samples collected over a year ago, demonstrating the presence of viable virus particles in aerosols. This breakthrough provides new insights into airborne transmission and informs the development of preventive strategies.
SourceUniversity of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)·JournalClinical Microbiology and Infection·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 19, 2023
A study at ECCMID shows AI software can detect TB from chest X-rays with sensitivity and specificity comparable to that of trained radiologists. The technology has the potential to improve diagnosis in low-resource settings where radiologists are scarce.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 17, 2023
Researchers found that identifying and targeting 'supercontactors', including nurses and patients with neurological disorders, can significantly reduce the incidence of MRSA colonization. Simulation studies showed that reinforced contact precautions and vaccination targeting these individuals can be more effective than random selection.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 17, 2023
Infections caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) decreased by 80% as COVID-19 lockdown took effect and remained low until March 2022, when they increased 18% a month to surpass pre-COVID levels.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 15, 2023
Researchers identified protective drugs that shield two abundant gut bacterial species without compromising antibiotic effectiveness against disease-causing bacteria. The study found a novel combination of antibiotics with antidote drugs, such as dicumarol and tolfenamic acid, which protected the gut microbiome and maintained antibioti...
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 15, 2023
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A recent study found that over 42% of healthy mothers carrying fecal transplant material tested positive for harmful pathogens, making the procedure risky. The research aims to assess whether postnatal FMT can safely restore normal microbiota in C-section babies.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 13, 2023
A new study found that the Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine reduced hospitalization and death risks by 72% and 68%, respectively, in adults aged 65 years and older. The study highlights the importance of bivalent booster vaccination in high-risk populations.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·DateApr 13, 2023
A British woman was infected with dengue while visiting family in the south of France in September 2022. The case report presents an outbreak of over 30 locally transmitted cases in France, highlighting the rapidly changing epidemiology of dengue.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 13, 2023
Targeted testing for HIV in emergency departments has led to a significant increase in diagnoses, with numbers more than tripling in Spain. Early diagnosis is key to avoiding the spread of HIV infection, and targeted screening has been shown to be effective, especially in increasing tests ordered and diagnoses made.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 9, 2023
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Adults hospitalized with Omicron had a higher death rate than those with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent. The study found patients hospitalized with Omicron were older and had more underlying illnesses, which may contribute to the higher mortality rate.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 6, 2023
A study published by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston found a historic increase in group A strep infections among young children in Houston. The researchers identified three main types of group A strep diseases and found that emm12 strains were disproportionately represented, compared to emm1 strains.
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston·JournalClinical Infectious Diseases·DateApr 6, 2023
New research reveals a worrying picture of rising infectious disease cases in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, with shigellosis and viral meningitis incidence significantly higher than the national average. Childhood vaccination coverage has also plummeted, putting vulnerable populations at increased risk of severe illness and death.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 5, 2023
A UK study found that virtual wards can safely manage most individuals with mpox, saving an estimated 2,100 hospital bed days. The virtual ward model was widely adopted in the UK to respond to the 2022 global outbreak of mpox.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateMar 26, 2023
Researchers at Hokkaido University discovered itaconate's modulatory effect on T helper and T regulatory cells, potentially leading to new treatments for autoimmune diseases. The study found that itaconate inhibits Th17 cell differentiation and promotes Treg cell development, reducing disease symptoms in mice models.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 14, 2023
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A new study published at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases found that healthcare workers infected with the original SARS-CoV-2 virus were more likely to experience long Covid symptoms than those who had the omicron variant. The research suggests that omicron may be less likely to lead to long Covid, p...
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateMar 8, 2023
A study finds that the 'classic triad' of meningitis symptoms - fever, altered mental state, and neck stiffness - are rare in both children and adults. The research highlights the need to improve symptom questioning to reduce treatment delays and improve outcomes for patients with bacterial meningitis.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateMar 2, 2023