All Infectious Disease articles
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NewsSugar-mimicking molecule central to virulence of a common crop disease, study finds
A strain of Pseudomonas syringae manipulates plants by producing a substance called glycosyrin to suppress the immune response. New research shows that glycosyrin does this by mimicking galactose, acting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
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NewsAntibiotic-resistant Escherichia albertii on the rise in Bangladeshi chicken shops
Researchers have detected alarming rates of Escherichia albertii in retail chicken meat in Bangladesh. Their findings show extensive contamination and significant antimicrobial resistance, underscoring the potential risks to public health.
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NewsThe very first structural images of a tuberculosis-fighting virus
Scientists have used advanced imaging techniques to provide a detailed look at how a tiny virus, known as a phage, invades Mycobacteria. The research could pave the way toward phage-based treatments for antibiotic-resistant mycobacteria.
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NewsExperts stress importance of vaccination amidst measles outbreaks
Pediatric infectious diseases experts stress the importance of vaccination against measles, one of the most contagious viruses, which is once more spreading in the United States.
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NewsStudy of oral azvudine versus nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in elderly hospitalized COVID-19 patients
A study used five analytical methods to show that oral azvudine has a therapeutic effect in elderly COVID-19 patients aged over 60 years.
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NewsPotential first new antibiotic for gonorrhoea since the 1990s is effective and safe, finds trial
Gepotidacin could be a new treatment to treat gonorrhoea, protecting against the threat of treatment-resistant gonorrhoea and improving patient treatment experiences, suggests the results of a phase 3 randomised control trial.
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NewsOropouche virus infections underestimated in Latin America and likely to increase due to climate factors
Environmental factors, such changing temperatures and rainfall, are the main drivers associated with the spread of Oropouche virus (OROV) in Latin America, according to a modelling study.
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NewsPatients with multi drug-resistant cholera in Europe linked to exposure to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia
Exposure to holy water from Ethiopia has recently been linked to several cases of cholera in the UK and Germany with a multidrug-resistant Vibrio cholerae strain, according to a new study.
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NewsDeadly rodent-borne hantavirus is an emerging disease with pandemic potential
Researchers have found three hotspots of hantavirus circulation in wildlife in the US – Virginia, Colorado, and Texas – and identified 15 rodent species as carriers, including six species that had not previously been identified as hosts of the virus.
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NewsDogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. In a new study, researchers show that dogs, who are also susceptible to the disease, can help us understand its spread.
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NewsStudies shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA
New research has shown a daily dose of epidermicin NI01 – an antibiotic compound developed by University of Plymouth spinout company Amprologix – is as effective at removing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as the current standard of care.
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NewsEliminating worm infections as a key strategy for HIV/AIDS prevention
Scientists who found that infection with the worm Wuchereria bancrofti increases the risk of contracting HIV have now confirmed, as part of a national program in Tanzania, that containment of this worm infection leads to a reduction in new HIV infections.
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NewsNovel breath test shows promise for diagnosing and monitoring bacterial infections
A new, non-invasive breath test has emerged as a potential breakthrough for rapidly diagnosing bacterial infections and tracking treatment effectiveness.
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NewsBreaking the mold: a rare case of Exophiala jeanselmei pneumonia in a patient with interstitial lung disease
Scientists report the first case of Exophiala pneumonia in Pakistan, occurring in an immunocompetent, middle-aged female with interstitial lung disease.
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NewsCertain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds
Certain types of nasal bacteria can affect the levels of key proteins the Covid-19 virus needs to enter human cells, offering new insight into why some people are more vulnerable to the disease than others.
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NewsReduced movement of starlings with parasite infections has a negative impact on offspring
Researchers have shown for the first time that the impaired reproductive success in individuals with parasites is connected to altered movement behaviour. Infected starlings have a smaller action radius, which limits their access to high-quality foraging habitats.
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NewsMulti-virus wastewater surveillance shows promise at smaller, site-specific scales
In a new study, wastewater surveillance for multiple pathogens at five different sites identified local trends that were not captured in larger surveillance programs, and some sites used the data to inform efforts to prevent disease spread.
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NewsA new smartphone-sized device can test for tuberculosis - here’s why that matters for children
Scientists have designed the first-of-its-kind portable device to deliver fast, low-cost TB results — no lab required — to fight the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
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NewsScientists develop nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine
Scientists have pioneered an influenza virus vector-based nasal spray vaccine platform and developed a nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine.
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NewsScientists blame climate change for spread of infectious diseases and unleashing of ice-locked microbes in Arctic
Climate change is creating new pathways for the spread of infectious diseases like brucellosis, tularemia, or E. coli in the Arctic, according to a broad international consortium of scientists.