Epidemiology & Infection

🦠 New study from the Dominican Republic highlights high mortality (49.2%) in candidemia cases. C. tropicalis & C. parapsilosis dominate, with resistance concerns. Local epidemiology is key to guiding treatment.

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📈 A QR-code survey on app use went viral, then bots flooded in.
A new study in Epidemiology & Infection shows how AI-driven attacks threaten data quality in research.

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Traveller #screening during outbreaks sounds promising—but even molecular tests have limits. A probabilistic model shows why early detection is key, and why #quarantine still matters 🦠

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Bolivia validated an RT-qPCR strategy to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants (Gamma, Mu, Zeta, Omicron) with 0.96 concordance rate to WGS. This scalable approach targets key spike mutations and supports genomic surveillance in resource-limited settings.

#Genomics #COVID19 #PCR

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A history of #FMD research and control programmes in Southeast Asia: lessons from the past informing the future ⌛

Aedes aegypti and dengue: insights into transmission dynamics and viral lifecycle | Epidemiology & Infection | Cambridge Core Aedes aegypti and dengue: insights into transmission dynamics and viral lifecycle - Volume 153

🔬 Dengue transmission is shaped by mosquito biology, climate, and urbanization. A new review links temperature (25–30 °C) to higher spread rates and explores promising but complex control strategies. Interdisciplinary action is key.
#Dengue #GlobalHealth

Public health agencies need to be ‘Kennedy ready’: take action now to protect vaccine confidence | Epidemiology & Infection

📊 ICU-based study in Vietnam shows AMR rates up to 96% in Acinetobacter, Klebsiella, and Pseudomonas isolates. COVID-19 intensified resistance trends. Infection control strategies are urgently needed.

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#AMR #GlobalHealth #CriticalCare #InfectiousDiseases

New research reveals the striking differences in how Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 penetrated the United States.

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"Investigating risk factors for #mpox’s infectious period is vital for preventing this emerging disease, yet evidence remains scarce."

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Factors associated with lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake among populations with a migration background in the Netherlands | Epidemiology & Infection

Personalized risk score prediction and testing policy adaptations of a COVID-19 population-based contact tracing network | Epidemiology & Infection

This study analysed excess mortality causes during #Covid-19 in 33 European countries using both #Eurostat and Our World in Data. Read the article below ⬇️

A C. parvum outbreak occurred at a Welsh farm in 2024, with 67 cases linked to lamb-feeding, Close contact with lambs increased illness risk, especially for children. Lack of adherence to guidance was noted, highlighting the need for revised safety measures and risk awareness

Study on #tuberculosis in China using GBD data 1990-2021 shows declines in ASIR and ASMR for HIV-negative TB, with XDR-TB and HIV-TB co-infections increasing. Projections suggest rising burden, emphasising need for targeted prevention and control strategies 👇

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Toxoplasma gondii infection risk among pregnant people and congenital toxoplasmosis incidence in Japan

Research in Finland shows a shift in mosquito-borne #virus prevalence, with INKV emerging as a significant cause of summertime #infections. A new PCR method helps differentiate between viruses, aiding in understanding disease associations and guiding clinicians in diagnosis 👇

Hepatitis B susceptibility and subsequent vaccination in priority populations across an Australian sentinel surveillance network, 2017–2023 | Epidemiology & Infection

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Molecular epidemiological surveillance of #monkeypox virus in Indonesia from 2023 to 2024 | Epidemiology & Infection

#ZoonoticPathogens Study: meta-analysis in European countries shows food and waterborne transmission as primary sources of #Campylobacter and #Salmonella infections. Poultry and pig products are key sources, with factors like animal contact contributing to transmission.

Dengue Spread in Rio de Janeiro: analysis of spatial-temporal patterns during epidemic years reveals changing distribution of high incidence clusters. Results emphasise the importance of incorporating spatial and temporal analyses for targeted #dengue control strategies.

Transitioning from #microscopy to PCR for protozoa in Norway – Impact on detection of #protozoa and #helminths: A register study | Epidemiology & Infection