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Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

A pioneering genomic surveillance study has provided the clearest picture yet of the arms race between Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for a range of illnesses such as pneumonia and meningitis, and the vaccines designed to protect against the most dominant types. A strain called GPSC10 was found to be a particular threat, due to its increased virulence, ability to transform its structure to evade vaccines and its resistance to several common antibiotics.

17 Aug 2022

CSU part of $12.5 million-supported institute to advance virus research and education

Colorado State University researchers are part of a $12.5 million National Science Foundation-supported institute that will advance research and education around viral emergence – the process of viruses jumping from animals to humans.

16 Aug 2022

LSHTM expert comment: UK's MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a booster vaccine made by Moderna which targets two COVID-19 variants, known as a bivalent vaccine. Following clinical trial data that showed it triggers a strong immune response against both strains, the vaccine was found to meet the UK regulator's standards for safety, quality and effectiveness. Vaccine expert, Professor Beate Kampmann reacts to this announcement.

16 Aug 2022

Early 2022 monkeypox virus spread among sexual networks of bisexual and gay males in England

Researchers investigated the cause of the early monkeypox virus transmission across bisexual and gay men's sexual networks in England in 2022.

16 Aug 2022

Study analyzes the risk of vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi infection in El Salvador

One thing you might want even less than a 'kiss' from a kissing bug is its feces. Scientifically referred to as triatomine bugs, these blood-sucking insects can carry in their feces and pass on to humans the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease, a lifelong infection that takes a heavy toll on community health in poor populations, particularly in El Salvador.

16 Aug 2022

Monkeypox can persist in household environments, according to CDC study

Researchers assess the viability and viral load of MPXV on household objects and surfaces.

15 Aug 2022

Study highlights the safety profile of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy

A new study describes how mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy.

15 Aug 2022

Philippines’ inadequate measures have led to failure in reducing the incidence of rabies

The Philippines' inadequate measures to control rabies led to its failure to reduce the incidence of the deadly viral disease transmitted mainly through the bite of dogs and other animals, new research suggests.

15 Aug 2022

COVID-19 vaccines are proven safe for use in pregnancy

In a new study, researchers investigated the incidence of significant health events among pregnant females after COVID-19 vaccination across seven Canadian provinces between November 1, 2021, and May 9, 2022.

15 Aug 2022

Post-illness metabolomic and gut-microbiome profiles in community-dwelling participants with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers explored post-illness gut-microbiome and metabolomic profiles of community COVID-19 cases and individuals with non-COVID-19 illnesses of prolonged duration.

15 Aug 2022

One Medicine: A collaboration for the benefit of both humans and animals

One Medicine is described as many different things by many different people. The UK charity that drives One Medicine – Humanimal Trust – defines it as collaboration between vets, doctors and researchers so that all humans and animals benefit from equitable and sustainable medical progress, but not at the expense of an animal’s life.

12 Aug 2022

Study warns of a potential Sindbis virus epidemic in 2022

Researchers seek to raise awareness of a potentially impending Sindbis virus epidemic.

11 Aug 2022

Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies being developed for respiratory syncytial virus

A new study reviews recent advancements made in the development of RSV immunoprophylactic measures.

11 Aug 2022

Large Canadian study suggests COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy and pregnant women experienced lower rates of health events post vaccination than similarly aged, non-pregnant vaccinated people, suggests a large Canadian study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

11 Aug 2022

Portable diagnostic device deployed in sub-Saharan Africa to identify cases of Kaposi sarcoma

A portable diagnostic device designed by researchers at Cornell Engineering and Weill Cornell Medicine has been deployed in clinical tests in Uganda to identify cases of Kaposi sarcoma, a common yet difficult-to-detect cancer that often signals the presence of HIV infection.

11 Aug 2022

Children hospitalized with COVID-19 commonly experience neurologic complications

Physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt have found another reason to vaccinate children against COVID-19: to help reduce the likelihood of neurologic complications caused by the virus.

11 Aug 2022

UIC focuses on developing an antiviral therapy for filoviruses

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago are working with the National Institutes of Health and researchers from across the country to establish a center for antiviral drug development for pandemic-level viruses, including Ebola and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

11 Aug 2022

New compound proves to be potent against more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria

Urinary tract infections are common, yet are increasingly tough to treat because the bacteria that cause them are becoming resistant to many antibiotics.

10 Aug 2022

Monoclonal antibody decreases asthma attacks by 27% in children and adolescents of color

A monoclonal antibody, mepolizumab, decreased asthma attacks by 27% in Black and Hispanic children and adolescents who have a form of severe asthma, are prone to asthma attacks and live in low-income urban neighborhoods, a National Institutes of Health clinical trial has found.

10 Aug 2022

Refined analysis method provides new insights into the dominance transition of Omicron sublineages

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden present the results of a refined clinical COVID-19 test, which has been used to track the spread of the Omicron variant in real time in the Swedish population.

10 Aug 2022

Infectious Diseases News and Research

Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

CSU part of $12.5 million-supported institute to advance virus research and education

LSHTM expert comment: UK's MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

Early 2022 monkeypox virus spread among sexual networks of bisexual and gay males in England

Study analyzes the risk of vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi infection in El Salvador

Monkeypox can persist in household environments, according to CDC study

Study highlights the safety profile of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy

Philippines’ inadequate measures have led to failure in reducing the incidence of rabies

COVID-19 vaccines are proven safe for use in pregnancy

Post-illness metabolomic and gut-microbiome profiles in community-dwelling participants with SARS-CoV-2

One Medicine: A collaboration for the benefit of both humans and animals

Study warns of a potential Sindbis virus epidemic in 2022

Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies being developed for respiratory syncytial virus

Large Canadian study suggests COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy

Portable diagnostic device deployed in sub-Saharan Africa to identify cases of Kaposi sarcoma

Children hospitalized with COVID-19 commonly experience neurologic complications

UIC focuses on developing an antiviral therapy for filoviruses

New compound proves to be potent against more than 300 drug-resistant bacteria

Monoclonal antibody decreases asthma attacks by 27% in children and adolescents of color

Refined analysis method provides new insights into the dominance transition of Omicron sublineages

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