All Infection Prevention & Control articles – Page 9
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NewsGut fungi may hold the key to treating asthma worldwide
Two new studies reveal that certain species of fungi in the gut play a key role in the development of immune dysregulation and some pediatric allergic diseases — and may be promising targets for new therapies.
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NewsResearch team awarded NIH grant to study congenital CMV transmission during pregnancy
A research team has received a new 5-year, $3.87 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate how the immune system protects against congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.
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NewsUnsafe water still drives global diarrheal disease burden
A new study, analysing data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 database, found that deaths and disability-adjusted life years linked to unsafe water have declined sharply over the last three decades. Nevertheless, the burden remains concentrated in low socio-demographic index regions.
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NewsOrdinary enzyme evolves into a ‘control switch’ revealing a new weak spot in tuberculosis
A protein that acts as a ‘control switch,’ preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis from accessing the energy sources it needs to survive, has been identified by researchers. The discovery points to a specific vulnerability in the bacterium that could be targeted by new TB treatments.
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NewsResearcher wins $5.6M NIH Avant Garde Award to prevent HIV, Hepatitis C and overdose
An innovative project will use AI-powered “digital twins” to help public health agencies better prevent HIV, hepatitis C and overdose among people who use drugs.
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NewsWhy do viruses not kill the mosquitoes that transmit them?
A new study reveals the mechanism that allows viruses such as chikungunya or dengue to be harboured in mosquitoes without killing them, thus facilitating their transmission.
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NewsProtective human antibodies target West Nile and related viruses
New research defines vulnerable sites on West Nile virus that could inform vaccine development, and highlight antibody candidates with prophylactic and therapeutic potential. They may also guide interventions for a wider group of encephalitic orthoflavivirus infections.
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NewsA two-pronged vaccine approach to prevent genital herpes
Researchers have taken a significant step toward a genital herpes vaccine that in preclinical models prevented infection. This study extends the original “prime and pull” approach by developing a new nanoparticle that effectively induces local immunity.
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OpinionWhy cruise ships remain vulnerable to viral outbreaks - and how new technologies could help
A dream holiday can quickly become a public health challenge when thousands of people share the same dining rooms, elevators and living spaces. Recent viral outbreaks on cruise ships have shown just how vulnerable these floating cities remain to infectious diseases.
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NewsLow risk of global spread of Ebola disease, analysis suggests
Researchers identified and analysed all known Ebola disease cases outside Africa to assess the risk of undetected Orthoebolavirus transmission outside Africa and to put it into context with possible border and travel policies.
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NewsOropouche virus has already infected more than 5 million people in Brazil, study suggests
The recent Oropouche virus outbreak in 2023 has drawn attention in Brazil and other Latin American countries because of its scale and rapid spread. Researchers estimate that since 1960, the virus has infected approximately 9.4 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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NewsNew study shows near-complete reduction of cervical cancer deaths among HPV-vaccinated adolescents in England
A new study suggests the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine may be responsible for a near-complete protective effect against death from cervical cancer among women under 30 in England who received the vaccine between 12-18 years old.
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NewsNasal photodisinfection cuts surgical infections in complex brain surgery by 78%
A pilot involving 189 patients using nasal photodisinfection prior to complex brain procedures performed through the nose has led to a 78% reduction in surgical site infections (SSIs) and recorded no cases of meningitis.
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NewsOndine to showcase new research combining light therapy and chlorhexidine to enhance infection prevention
Ondine Biomedical, a global leader in photodisinfection technologies for the prevention and treatment of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, will present new research highlighting advances in its technology.
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NewsMachine-learning how to overcome antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea
An AI-enabled antibiotic discovery proves effective at identifying new chemical structures and targets in the constant fight against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
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NewsA new HIV vaccine study reveals new hope—and new challenges—for aging patients
A new clinical trial demonstrates that novel vaccines can significantly boost T cells targeting and could contribute to curative approaches against HIV.
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NewsThe hidden danger of cat lick – a case report with reconstruction
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a bacterium found in the mouths of dogs and cats. It can cause severe sepsis, and in some cases leads to purpura fulminans (PF), a condition that triggers rapid tissue necrosis.
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NewsSingle amino acid change may help viruses jump from bat to human
New research reports that a single amino-acid change alters how a coronavirus protein interacts with the human and bat immune systems, shifting the body’s response to infection.
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NewsJust 10 viral particles can cause H5N1 avian flu infection in cows
Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused hundreds of influenza outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, a new study shows. The research also hints at why the outbreaks have confounded scientists, farmers and livestock handlers hoping to contain and prevent the disease.
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NewsWastewater analysis offers a new way to monitor HIV in communities
Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) detection in wastewater offers a novel approach to monitor the virus in communities. Hybrid-capture genetic sequencing allows researchers to analyze viral genomes in detail and specifically identify viral signals coming from community wastewater.