All Infectious Disease articles – Page 6
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NewsNew study finds social programs could reduce the spread of HIV by 29%
Researchers have found that addressing barriers to HIV care from depression, homelessness, individual and neighborhood poverty, education disparities, lack of insurance and unemployment could reduce the national HIV incidence by 29% over 10 years.
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NewsScientists culture previously uncultivable human rhinovirus C with innovative respiratory organoids
Scientists have successfully utilised human respiratory organoids (mini-organs) established by their team to propagate human rhinovirus C (HRV-C), which had previously been refractory to conventional virus cultivation.
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NewsTowards improved pandemic preparedness: Launch of new EU project COMBINE
A project for the targeted development of antiviral therapies for newly emerging viruses, COMBINE focuses on the critical virus-cell binding step, aiming to identify key factors and potential therapeutic targets involved early in viral infections.
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NewsDihydroartemisinin inhibits T cell activation in people living with HIV with incomplete immune reconstitution in vitro
A new study provides insights into the biological mechanisms underlying incomplete immune reconstitution in people with HIV and supports dihydroartemisinin’s potential as a therapeutic agent.
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NewsHuman papillomavirus infection kinetics revealed in new longitudinal study
Non-persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are characterized by a sharp increase in viral load followed by a long plateau, according to a new study.
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NewsWHO calls on Trump to reconsider order that USA will withdraw from the Organization
The World Health Organization has said it regrets President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization.
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NewsExtreme rain heightens E. coli risks for communities of color in Texas
New research shows that communities of color in Texas face pronounced risks of E. coli exposure in nearby waters following storms that dump abnormally high amounts of rain.
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NewsRotavirus protein NSP4 manipulates gastrointestinal disease severity
This study is among the first to show that the rotavirus protein NSP4 is both necessary and sufficient for multiple aspects of rotavirus infection by disrupting calcium signaling not only within infected cells but also in nearby uninfected cells.
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NewsEffectiveness and safety of tenofovir amibufenamide in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B: A real-world, multicenter study
A new study aimed to evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of tenofovir amibufenamide (TMF) in a cohort of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).
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NewsIn the US Northeast, 50% of adult ticks carry Lyme disease carrying bacteria
A new study finds that 50% of adult blacklegged ticks in the US Northeast carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease while 20% to 25% of the younger (nymph) blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria.
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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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NewsReview offers guidance to clinicians on animal-borne infections in the Canadian Arctic
A new review on zoonotic infections in the Canadian Arctic provides timely guidance to clinicians as the region experiences heightened global interest as well as climate change, which threatens the region and increases risk of disease transmission.
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NewsChain reaction: HIV vaccines can lead to antibodies against antibodies
Scientists have discovered that repetitive HIV vaccinations can lead the body to produce antibodies targeting the immune complexes already bound to the virus—knowledge that could lead to better vaccines.
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NewsThe hunt narrows for Ebola virus hosts
A cholesterol-trafficking receptor, Niemann-Pick C1 (NPC1), was identified for more efficient surveillance of host reservoirs of filoviruses, including Ebolaviruses. It narrows down the host species of the virus and links to the geographic information of pathogen emergence.
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NewsPediatric investigation study examines the diagnostic potential of microbial cell-free DNA testing
A research study has found that plasma-based microbial cell-free DNA testing served as a safer and faster alternative to conventional microbiological diagnostic tests for pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections.
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NewsChanges in microbiome predict risk for sexually transmitted disease
Researchers have found that bacterial vaginosis consists of two subtypes—one of which significantly increases the risk of developing chlamydia infections.
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NewsStudy identifies ventilation strategies to prevent super-spreader events aboard cruise ships
New research emphasises the importance of targeted ventilation strategies to reduce disease transmission risk on cruise ships, with crowded dining spaces identified as priority areas for improved air circulation.
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NewsBird flu is mutating - but antivirals still work
Researchers have identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. The bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective.
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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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NewsPet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella
Household dogs are an overlooked transmission point for zoonotic pathogens such as nontyphoidal Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, with some infections potentially having life-threatening complications.