A review of research suggests that only around half of individuals feel comfortable disclosing their STI diagnosis to a partner before engaging in sexual activity. Comprehensive sex education is needed to prevent the spread of infections and support individuals with diagnosed STIs.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalThe Journal of Sex Research·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 6, 2024
Experts at NYU Langone Health have warned of a growing public health threat from hard-to-treat fungal skin infections in the US. Two new reports document cases of highly contagious forms of ringworm and jock itch that can take months to clear up with treatment.
SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalJAMA Dermatology·TypeCase study·DateJun 5, 2024
Researchers at the University of Toronto discovered a new RNA virus, Apocryptovirus odysseus, associated with severe inflammation in humans infected with Toxoplasma gondii. The virus is found in two hypervirulent strains of the parasite, exacerbating toxoplasmosis disease and triggering an immune response.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalVirus Evolution·DateMay 31, 2024
Researchers identified a novel virus in pet trade zebrafish that causes hemorrhaging in laboratory fish, revealing a risk of viral transmission. The study found that viruses circulating in healthy pet trade zebrafish can transmit to laboratory animals and cause severe disease.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2024
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A new analysis reveals that national-level data on rubella vaccination may overlook nuances at the local level, affecting vaccination efforts. Introducing a vaccine program can reduce CRS cases by thousands in the first five years.
SourcePenn State·JournalVaccine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 29, 2024
A recent laboratory study found that human body lice are more efficient at transmitting Yersinia pestis, the bacterium causing plague, than previously believed. The researchers discovered a new mechanism by which lice can spread the pathogen through bites, highlighting the potential role of body lice in past plague outbreaks.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 21, 2024
A new study by Emory University researchers found a link between deforestation and rabies outbreaks in cattle in Costa Rica. The study suggests that decreased availability of bat-roosting sites within forested habitat may increase the preference of vampire bats to feed on cattle.
SourceEmory University·JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 21, 2024
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
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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.
Scientists found that a specific strain of the H5N1 virus, which caused a 2022 mink outbreak, can transmit through the air to ferrets with limited effectiveness. The study suggests these viruses may be evolving to infect mammals and potentially pose increased risk to humans.
SourcePenn State·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 15, 2024
Boston University researchers have identified 10 drug compounds that can reduce PrP Sc levels in infected cells and prevent toxicity, five of which are already used in humans. The study has significant public health implications for prion disease treatment, particularly considering the absence of effective treatments.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalACS Chemical Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2024
Researchers in South Korea have detected the first hepatitis E virus from urban Norway rats, raising concerns about potential human transmission. The study found that 4.4% of examined rats carried the virus, which is linked to symptoms like fever, fatigue, and jaundice in humans.
SourceKorea University College of Medicine·JournalJournal of Medical Virology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 10, 2024
The Kobe University study traced the HIV variant CRF01_AE to Thailand, where it emerged around 1977. The virus then spread through Southeast Asia and was introduced to Indonesia at least three times, with an Indonesian strain moving to Iran. Understanding these transmission trends is crucial for developing effective treatments.
SourceKobe University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 10, 2024
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A new study predicts climate change will lead to an overall decrease in areas suitable for malaria transmission from 2025 onwards. The research used several climatic and hydrological models to create a more in-depth picture of malaria-friendly conditions on the African continent.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalScience·DateMay 9, 2024
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found a family of natural compounds that stall the unique metabolic process used by parasites to survive in the human gut. The discovery offers potential as new and more effective treatments for parasitic worm infections, which cause debilitating symptoms and developmental defects.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalNature·DateMay 8, 2024
A study by UC San Diego researchers found that closing the US-Mexico border during COVID-19 increased HIV transmission due to continued drug tourism. The study analyzed data from participants who crossed the border, revealing nine new cases of HIV contraction primarily during the pandemic.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalThe Lancet·DateApr 30, 2024
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A new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that school-entry requirements are linked to an increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations. The study showed that these requirements, currently only implemented in a few states, can lead to higher HPV vaccination rates among adolescents.
SourceAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist·JournalPEDIATRICS·TypeSystematic review·DateApr 29, 2024
Researchers found that increased CO2 concentrations prolong the life of SARS-CoV-2 variants in airborne particles, increasing transmission risk. Fresh air with lower CO2 levels can inactivate viruses faster, making opening windows an effective mitigation strategy.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 26, 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
Climate change exacerbates antimicrobial resistance by increasing global temperatures, sea levels, and disease transmission. This threat multiplier effect poses significant risks to human health, food supply, and ecosystem integrity.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 24, 2024
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A study by Osaka University researchers found that mask-wearing behavior depends on the interplay of contextual changes and social norms. The results showed no significant relationship between system justification motivation and individual mask-wearing rates before or after the relaxation of governmental recommendations in March 2023.
SourceOsaka University·JournalJapanese Psychological Research·TypeSurvey·DateApr 24, 2024
Research found that babies born to mothers infected with dengue fever during pregnancy had lower birth weights and a higher risk of extremely low birth weight. Additionally, children whose mothers were infected had a increased risk of hospitalization from birth to age three, particularly in their second year of life.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalAmerican Economic Journal Applied Economics·DateApr 23, 2024
Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to genetically modify kissing bugs, opening a door to controlling Chagas disease. The new method, ReMOT Control, allows efficient and targeted editing of genes in eggs.
SourcePenn State·JournalThe CRISPR Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 22, 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 identified alterations in the monkeypox virus genome that correlate with increased transmissibility, shedding light on the 2022 outbreak. The study's findings may help develop more effective prevention and treatment strategies.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 19, 2024
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A new study found that gay and bisexual men who contracted mpox during the 2022 UK outbreak experienced substantial stigma and poor-quality care when accessing services. The research highlights the importance of involving affected communities in responses to outbreaks and improving quality of care for emerging infectious diseases.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalEClinicalMedicine·TypeSurvey·DateApr 18, 2024
A new implementation programme highlights challenges of locating and re-engaging former prisoners and individuals living with HIV who drop out of care. The study found that retaining these patients in care is crucial to end the global HIV epidemic.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 16, 2024
A new UK/Portuguese study suggests that pets can act as reservoirs of resistance, spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their healthy owners. The study found multidrug-resistant bacteria in both pet-owning households and among the owners themselves.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 12, 2024
A new study highlights the critical role of hospital sinks in transmitting multidrug-resistant bacteria, with a pediatric ward outbreak showing even replacing all sinks didn't stop the contamination. The research emphasizes the importance of focusing on sinks and water-related areas to combat antibiotic resistance.
SourceAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control·JournalAmerican Journal of Infection Control·TypeCase study·DateApr 11, 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
Scientists tested flood-control waterways near unsheltered encampments in Las Vegas, finding SARS-CoV-2 RNA in over 25% of samples. The study suggests a similar level of transmission among the unsheltered community as in the general population.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology Letters·DateApr 3, 2024
A recent study has identified two distinct viral variants circulating in India, one with a low number of genetic variations and another with a high number of genetic variations. The latter variant is similar to LSDV strains from an outbreak in Russia in 2015, which may have contributed to the severity of the disease.
SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalBMC Genomics·DateApr 2, 2024
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A team of researchers is using 'pathogen prospecting' to study archived mosquitoes for clues about malaria's history. By analyzing DNA from these specimens, they aim to reconstruct the disease's evolution and distribution, informing efforts to combat its ongoing threat.
SourceMcMaster University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 1, 2024
A Danish study found that PrEP use was associated with a more than twofold increase in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis diagnoses. The researchers suggest that changes in sexual risk-taking may lead people to seek PrEP rather than increased risks.
SourceEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)·JournalEurosurveillance·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 28, 2024
A new study finds that BCG vaccination reduces TB transmission in cattle by almost 90%. Vaccinated cows also develop significantly fewer visible signs of TB than unvaccinated ones. The vaccine has the potential to control bovine tuberculosis and put herds on a pathway towards elimination.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalScience·DateMar 28, 2024
Researchers developed a vaccine that significantly reduces TB transmission in cattle by almost 90%, improving prospects for disease elimination. The study's findings suggest that vaccinating calves could reduce the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries.
Researchers developed a new triplex real-time PCR test to detect the emerging Powassan virus in deer ticks, improving sensitivity and accuracy. The method reduced false negative results, providing assurance that negative test results are true negatives.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalViruses·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 26, 2024
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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
Researchers found that humans transfer viruses to domestic and wild animals at a rate twice that of animal-to-human transmission, highlighting the importance of monitoring viral exchange between species. This study's findings have significant implications for understanding zoonotic diseases and conservation efforts.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 25, 2024
A study found that an annual vaccination campaign with a second dose for children under 2 years old and individuals aged 50 and over can significantly reduce hospitalizations, deaths, and healthcare spending. The optimal timing for the second vaccination is delivering it 5 months after initial vaccination.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeNews article·DateMar 25, 2024
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
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An experimental study on over 6,000 unvaccinated individuals in Europe reveals that people perceive less risk of contagion when wearing masks and meeting in open spaces. The study highlights the importance of improving behavioral aspects of health policies and public health literacy.
SourceUniversità di Trento·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 14, 2024
A potentially fatal parasite has been discovered in the Colorado River in California, affecting dogs and causing liver and intestinal illness. Researchers confirm the presence of Heterobilharzia americana, a flatworm that can be transmitted through snails and water, highlighting the need for awareness and precautions among dog owners.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPathogens·DateMar 14, 2024
A new study finds that the high burden of typhoid fever in sub-Saharan African countries calls for stronger prevention strategies, including the use and implementation of typhoid conjugate vaccines. The study estimates that there are 12.5 to 16.3 million cases of typhoid every year with 140,000 deaths.
SourceInternational Vaccine Institute·JournalThe Lancet Global Health·TypeObservational study·DateMar 12, 2024
Research on over 600,000 TB cases reveals 80% have no persistent cough, delaying diagnoses and transmission, with high infection rates among symptomless individuals. The study suggests rethinking current diagnostic practices for more effective TB identification.
SourceAmsterdam University Medical Center·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 12, 2024
A study by Amsterdam UMC and University of Cape Town found that Mycobacterium tuberculosis is present in the respiratory aerosol of 90% of suspected TB patients, including those with negative sputum tests. This raises concerns about unknowingly transmitting infection and highlights the complexity of TB transmission.
SourceAmsterdam University Medical Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 11, 2024
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports significant increase in STI cases across Europe, with gonorrhoea cases rising by 48%, syphilis cases by 34%, and chlamydia cases by 16%. The surge highlights the need for enhanced prevention, access to testing, and effective treatment to address this public health challenge.
SourceEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)·JournalEurosurveillance·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 7, 2024
The study found that the fungus begins affecting the insect's behavior two days after spraying bioinsecticides, reducing its feeding activity and pathogen transmission. The fungus is a natural, wild species that does not pose a hazard to human or animal consumption, making it a potential alternative for organic crop control.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 6, 2024
A Zika vaccine candidate has been shown to be safe and effective when administered both before and during pregnancy, according to a new study. The purified, inactivated vaccine (ZPIV) candidate prevented placental damage and blocked transmission of Zika virus from mother to fetus.
SourceTexas Biomedical Research Institute·Journalnpj Vaccines·DateMar 4, 2024
A new study by the University of Washington found that condom use has been declining among younger gay and bisexual men, even when not taking PrEP. The study highlights the need for continued education about the benefits of using condoms during sex to reduce HIV transmission rates.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalAIDS and Behavior·DateFeb 28, 2024
Researchers mapped disease dynamics in foothill yellow-legged frogs, tracing patterns of infection across a large geographic range. The study found that drought, rising temperatures, and agricultural land conversion drive Bd infection, with the pathogen affecting nearly entire region from southern coast to central Oregon.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·DateFeb 26, 2024
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A study models habitat suitability for medically relevant black flies in four German federal states, predicting an increase in their population due to climate change. The findings suggest that the warming temperatures and changing land use could promote the growth of species with a broad niche, leading to more frequent occurrences.
SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateFeb 23, 2024
A University of Sydney study sheds light on the 2022 child hepatitis outbreak, finding that 'helper virus' infections were likely the cause. The study reveals that over 3,000 cases were reported globally, with six percent requiring liver transplants.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalJournal of Infection·DateFeb 20, 2024
A 46% increase in gonorrhoea cases in Denmark has been reported, particularly among younger women and men who have sex with women. Genomic analysis reveals distinct clones driving the increase, which may be more susceptible to treatment and have higher transmissibility.
SourceEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)·JournalEurosurveillance·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 19, 2024
The new guideline aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of cryptococcosis, a fatal fungal infection that affects mainly the lungs and brain. It provides practical guidance for medical staff to recognize and manage invasive fungal infections, with the goal of improving patient survival rates.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 13, 2024
Scientists are studying the replication mechanism of Zika virus and its ability to transmit from an infected mother to her unborn child. They aim to understand how the virus creates connections called tunneling nanotubes that allow it to replicate and infect cells.
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A new study from the University of Cincinnati finds that being in prison is a significant driver of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) transmission. The researchers identified molecular resistance patterns and defined recent transmissions, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to control the MDR-TB epidemic in prisons.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Americas·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 8, 2024
A study published in EuroSurveillance found that 40% of COVID-19 infected individuals were identified through contact tracing, with socio-economic factors influencing reporting rates. The effectiveness of contact tracing alone was relative, but its psychological impact on the population should not be overlooked.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalEurosurveillance·TypeNews article·DateJan 30, 2024