All Epidemiology articles
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Opinion
Airport travel and your footwear as a pathogen transmission vector – should you be concerned
Airports serve as vibrant epicentres of human activity, facilitating the global exchange of people, ideas, and cultures. Over 4 billion passengers pass through airports every year, along with millions of tons of cargo. However, airports are not only centres for travel and trade; beneath their sleek surfaces and smooth operations ...
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NewsReemergence of dengue serotype 3 may increase severity of outbreaks of the disease in Brazil
From the genomic and epidemiological surveillance of the circulating dengue virus strains, a more severe dengue epidemic may occur in Brazil, due to the re-establishment of dengue virus serotype 3 (DENV-3) and persists alongside with the serotype 1 and 2 (DENV-1 and DENV-2).
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NewsHarvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute announces launch of Center for Sepsis Epidemiology and Prevention Studies (SEPSIS)
The new Center for Sepsis Epidemiology and Prevention Studies (SEPSIS) is a pioneering center of excellence dedicated to advancing understanding, prevention, and management of sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by a dysregulated immune response to infection.
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FeaturesUnder the microscope: syphilis
The number of infectious syphilis diagnoses has reached a new high over the past decade, with an 184.4% rise in reported cases between 2013 and 2023. But what is syphilis and what are the risks?
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NewsGroundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches in Uganda
In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners have launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus, and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial in an emergency. Source: CDC Global ...
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FeaturesBridging the gap: mouse breath research to advance infectious disease diagnostics
The role of VOCs in health and disease is garnering increasing attention, particularly in their use as biomarkers for a wide range of medical conditions.
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Long ReadsFree-living amoebae and emerging public health challenges in a warming world
The year 2023 was the warmest since global temperature records were established in 1850. Discover the role of free-living amoebae in the transmission of waterborne pathogens and human infection, in the context of rising global temperatures.
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NewsChild undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks
A study of fully vaccinated children finds a link between stunted growth and weakened immunity, suggesting combatting child hunger could help prevent the disease’s spread.
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NewsScientists lift lid on global threat of Nipah virus
A new review underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to address the NiV threat, including development of effective therapeutics and vaccines, and implementation of robust infection control measures to prevent outbreaks and protect public health.
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NewsStudy finds diversity of deadly bacteria different in Saudi Arabia compared with rest of world
The largest epidemiology study ever of multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Saudi hospitals reveals a unique health strategy is required for Saudi Arabia.
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NewsNew study traces impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global movement and evolution of seasonal flu
Seasonal flu showed a ‘remarkable’ bounce back to pre-pandemic levels once international air travel resumed, according to a new study. Regions with fewer COVID-19 restrictions were associated with sustained flu virus transmission.
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NewsStudy reveals insights into oral HPV incidence and risks in men across 3 countries
A new study has unveiled crucial information about the incidence and risk factors of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among men in the United States, Mexico and Brazil - the virus is linked to up to 90% of all oropharyngeal cancer cases in men in the U.S.
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NewsNovel app tracks travel-related illnesses
Travelers fall ill surprisingly often during their travels, with health issues occurring on more than one-third of trips, reveals data collected by a novel travel app developed by researchers in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO).
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NewsApplied Microbiology International’s 2023 Honorary Fellowship goes to Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is delighted to announce its 2024 Honorary Fellowship goes to Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, who serves as Deputy Executive Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme.
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NewsVaccinating the young can save the old in the Tropics
A model suggests that vaccinating children and teens against the flu can help protect the elderly in tropical countries.
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NewsMarburg virus disease reaches Rwanda for first time with 26 confirmed cases
On 27 September 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health announced the confirmation of Marburg virus disease (MVD). Blood samples taken from people showing symptoms were tested by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) at the National Reference Laboratory of the Rwanda Biomedical Center and were positive for Marburg virus. ...
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NewsScientists develop new method to analyze sewage data for epidemic monitoring
Researchers across Europe have developed a new method for analyzing data from wastewater which can help identify whether disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and antimicrobial resistance come from humans, animals, industry, or the environment.
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NewsUS COVID-19 rates show oscillating waves every six months
COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have shown unexpected oscillating waves every six months between the southern states and the northern states and, to a lesser degree, from east to west, according to new research.
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NewsMicroorganisms can travel long distances in the troposphere
Air samples taken at altitudes up to 3,000 metres over Japan unveil the presence of a wide array of microbes, some of which are potentially pathogenic to humans, transported thousands of kilometers by aerosols originating in northeast China.
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NewsStudy identifies areas of Europe at risk from dengue fever
As Europe grapples with the growing threat of tropical diseases brought by the Asian tiger mosquito, a research breakthrough is enabling scientists to accurately predict towns across the continent where there is a high risk of dengue fever.
