Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Invasive group A streptococcal infections in children have significantly increased in Ontario over recent years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.

An AI-powered lung ultrasound tool has outperformed human experts in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis, offering a fast, accessible, and sputum-free solution.

A novel breath test that identifies bacterial infections may offer clinicians a rapid, non-invasive diagnostic and monitoring tool, according to findings presented at ESCMID Global 2025.

More than 3 million children worldwide died from antimicrobial resistance-related infections in 2022, according to a landmark study presented at ESCMID Global 2025.

Adults diagnosed with RSV-associated acute respiratory infection face nearly triple the risk of death within 1 year compared to their peers.

A breakthrough study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 highlights IL-6 as a highly accurate early biomarker for sepsis in neonates, children, and pregnant women.

Early-life exposure to antibiotics may impair immune responses to routine infant vaccinations, according to new research.

Administering antibiotics more than 1 hour after emergency department presentation for suspected sepsis significantly increases the risk of 28-day in-hospital mortality.