All Medical Microbiology articles – Page 5
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NewsEpidemiological trends and serological profiles of respiratory pathogens in Guangzhou
A new study analyzing the epidemiological trends of multiple respiratory pathogens in Guangzhou, China, from 2013 to 2023, indicates the need for age- and gender-specific approaches to infection prevention and management.
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NewsVaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-linked acute kidney injury less likely to need dialysis after discharge
Vaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who developed acute kidney injury had better outcomes than unvaccinated patients with the same condition, new research suggests. The study found vaccinated patients were less likely to stay on dialysis after discharge, and more likely to survive, than unvaccinated patients.
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News2 million Americans with hepatitis C at risk if Supreme Court cancels free preventative care, study finds
A ruling overturning the Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage mandate has the potential to dramatically change the landscape for early detection and treatment of hepatitis C virus in the U.S., according to a new paper.
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NewsStudy indicates that severe forms of COVID-19 infection in children may increase cardiovascular disease risks
Scientists analysed blood samples from 147 children across different COVID-19 conditions and identified significant metabolic disruptions beyond the acute viral infection phase. These alterations affect how the body processes fats (triglycerides and cholesterol) critical to healthy heart structure.
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NewsScholars take a new look at controversial Stateville prison malaria research 75 years ago
Medical ethicists are shining a light on a buried part of the malaria research conducted on inmates at Illinois’ Stateville Penitentiary 75 years ago.
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NewsNew research reveals a deadly fungal pathogen’s vulnerabilities
Scientists have disovered how the lethal pathogenic fungus, Cryptococcus neoformans, thrives, allowing them to identify potential novel therapeutic targets for treatment.
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NewsPeople with COVID-like symptoms took up to nine months post-infection to regain mental well-being
New research finds that people with COVID-like symptoms returned to optimal physical well-being an average of three months after infection, but took up to nine months to return to top mental well-being.
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NewsPregnant women in frontline of measles outbreaks in Canada
Measles is on the rise in Canada and poses serious risks to pregnant women and their newborns, yet discussion about how to protect this vulnerable group is notably lacking. Physicians working directly with measles outbreaks have summarized key points for clinicians.
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NewsFecal transplants: Promising treatment or potential health risk?
New research shows that transplanting microbes from only one section of the digestive tract can have long-lasting, unintended consequences.
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NewsGlobal phage experts converge in Berlin to shape the future of antimicrobial medicine
The 8th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy (June 10–11, 2025) returns to Berlin, bringing together over 75 international speakers and contributors from 27 countries.
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NewsSmart plastics are key to curbing healthcare infection rates, says Symphony Environmental
A leading plastics innovator urges hospitals and care-homes to adopt antimicrobial smart plastic solutions to address infection rates.
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NewsInsect protein blocks bacterial infection
A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material’s potential for preventing medical implant infection.
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NewsMultiple testing for infectious diseases among migrants key to cutting onward transmission
Routine testing for multiple infectious diseases among migrants will benefit healthcare systems by identifying key infections earlier, a new study finds.
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NewsUncovering the shield: gene duplication behind antifungal resistance in Madurella fahalii
Researchers used advanced genetic and biomolecular chemistry tools to uncover why itraconazole treatment fails against Madurella fahalii but not other Madurella species.
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NewsHow gut microbiota and isoflavones may alleviate geniposide hepatotoxicity
A study has shed light on the relationship between gut microbiota, isoflavones, and geniposide hepatotoxicity. Geniposide, used in many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, has shown potential hepatotoxic effects due to its metabolite genipin.
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NewsTuberculous meningitis: study shows that metabolism drives mortality
A new study suggests that dysregulated β-oxidation may be an important and potentially modifiable contributor to mortality in tuberculous meningitis.
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NewsMicrobial pioneers: how bacteria shape dental implant health from day one
A new study suggests that the earliest microbes to colonize a dental implant may determine its long-term fate. Using high-resolution genomic sequencing and a 12-week clinical timeline, scientists tracked how microbial ecosystems form around new dental implants.
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NewsNew blood test shows superior sensitivity in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers
A new liquid biopsy blood test could help detect cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated head and neck cancers with significantly higher accuracy than currently used methods, including before patients develop symptoms.
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NewsWHO validates Mauritania for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Mauritania as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the seventh country in WHO’s African Region to achieve this significant milestone.
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NewsStudy probes why patients with mitochondrial disease are more susceptible to infections
A new study shows that damaged mitochondria put the immune system in a constant state of alert, leading to dangerous overreactions when patients with rare mitochondrial diseases encounter bacteria.