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Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in MS patients despite vaccination

New real-world research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) reveals that people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a much higher risk of being hospitalised and dying from COVID-19 than the general population.

28 Mar 2024

Study reveals crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy

A groundbreaking study published in the journal iScience presents crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy and offers promising avenues for therapeutic intervention.

28 Mar 2024

Antibody discovery could explain mysteries about COVID-19 and long COVID

UVA Health researchers have discovered a potential explanation for some of the most perplexing mysteries of COVID-19 and long COVID.

28 Mar 2024

Simple pre-surgical protocol can help prevent dangerous post-surgical infections

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention protocol to prevent dangerous post-surgical infections.

28 Mar 2024

Rethinking PrEP's role in prevention of sexually transmitted infections

In their research article published in Eurosurveillance, von Schreeb et al. challenge existing assumptions regarding the relationship between the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI).

28 Mar 2024

Global leaders set ambitious targets to end tuberculosis epidemic

World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis have approved a Political Declaration with ambitious new targets for the next five years to advance the global efforts towards ending the TB epidemic.

28 Mar 2024

Managing the rise in STIs among older adults

A new research review presented at a pre-congress day for this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024, Barcelona, 27-30 April) will look at how to manage the rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in older people, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and genital warts.

27 Mar 2024

Enzymatic cocktail emerges as new hope against mycobacterial infections

With resistance to chemical antibiotics on the rise, the world needs entirely new forms of antibiotics. A new study published in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, shows that an enzymatic cocktail can kill a variety of mycobacterial species of bacteria, including those that cause tuberculosis.

27 Mar 2024

Single dengue vaccine dose shows mixed results: Protection hinges on prior exposure

Study investigates the protective effects of a single CYD-TDV vaccine dose against dengue virus in Filipino children, revealing that while the vaccine does not protect children with no or one prior dengue infection, it significantly reduces infection risk in those with two or more prior infections.

26 Mar 2024

Breakthrough study offers hope for an effective HIV cure

By 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund and UNAIDS are hoping to end the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS epidemic.

26 Mar 2024

Researchers identify viable vaccine targets for hepatitis C infections

By studying individuals who spontaneously clear hepatitis C infections, a team of researchers has identified viable vaccine targets for a disease that infects 70 million worldwide with case numbers increasing every year.

26 Mar 2024

Redefining tuberculosis classification to enhance early detection and treatment

A new way to classify tuberculosis (TB) that aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been launched by an international team including researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

26 Mar 2024

Global fight against TB misses 2020 WHO milestones, despite progress in certain age groups

The global, national, and regional burden and trends in tuberculosis.

26 Mar 2024

Molnupiravir influences SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients

Study found that the antiviral molnupiravir affects the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompromised patients, suggesting its use modifies viral mutation patterns and may impact viral evolution.

25 Mar 2024

New glycan found to play a key role in nasal colonization of whooping cough bacteria

Researchers have identified a new complex-carbohydrate biomolecule, or glycan, that plays a key role in the nasal colonization of the Bordetella bacteria responsible for whooping cough.

25 Mar 2024

Leveraging cancer therapies to combat tuberculosis

What could cancer teach us about tuberculosis? That's a question Meenal Datta has been chasing since she was a graduate student.

25 Mar 2024

Researchers explore link between tooth loss and denture usage, diet changes and cognitive decline

A recent npj Aging study assessed the specific brain regions that are impacted by tooth loss and the associated causes.

25 Mar 2024

New compound shows promise as a more effective treatment for schistosomiasis

A newly developed compound is showing promise in animal studies as a more effective treatment for human schistosomiasis, an understudied tropical disease caused by parasitic worms.

25 Mar 2024

Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

A recent study demonstrated the potential of dietary intervention to reduce stroke incidence by half by reducing systemic inflammation.

25 Mar 2024

Experts advocate three-pronged approach to identifying missing tuberculosis cases

In the journey towards a world free of Tuberculosis (TB), the crucial first step begins with identifying individuals affected by the disease.

25 Mar 2024

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Disease/Infection News

Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in MS patients despite vaccination

Study reveals crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy

Antibody discovery could explain mysteries about COVID-19 and long COVID

Simple pre-surgical protocol can help prevent dangerous post-surgical infections

Rethinking PrEP's role in prevention of sexually transmitted infections

Global leaders set ambitious targets to end tuberculosis epidemic

Managing the rise in STIs among older adults

Enzymatic cocktail emerges as new hope against mycobacterial infections

Single dengue vaccine dose shows mixed results: Protection hinges on prior exposure

Breakthrough study offers hope for an effective HIV cure

Researchers identify viable vaccine targets for hepatitis C infections

Redefining tuberculosis classification to enhance early detection and treatment

Global fight against TB misses 2020 WHO milestones, despite progress in certain age groups

Molnupiravir influences SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients

New glycan found to play a key role in nasal colonization of whooping cough bacteria

Leveraging cancer therapies to combat tuberculosis

Researchers explore link between tooth loss and denture usage, diet changes and cognitive decline

New compound shows promise as a more effective treatment for schistosomiasis

Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

Experts advocate three-pronged approach to identifying missing tuberculosis cases

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