Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Southern China has identified Candidozyma auris, formerly known as Candida auris, as the most common cause of candidemia in a tertiary hospital, with all isolates resistant to fluconazole.

Antimicrobial resistance and Enterococcus infections were associated with delayed resolution, more interventions and poorer outcomes after pancreatic fluid collection therapy.

Multi-omics research identifies gut bacteria and serum metabolites associated with obesity, revealing potential microbiome–metabolome interactions.

A study found that 3-shogaol, a bioactive compound from ginger, boosted antibiotic activity against MRSA and showed promise as a novel antimicrobial adjuvant.

Viral hepatitis remained a major global health challenge in 2024, despite progress in HBV vaccination and HCV treatment, according to the WHO Global Hepatitis Report 2026.

A French study found nirsevimab-resistant RSV-B variants in breakthrough infant infections, underscoring the importance of continued genomic surveillance.

A Danish study found HPV-vaccinated adolescents had better STI knowledge, while vaccination was not associated with riskier sexual behaviour.

A cross-sectional study found hypertension affected nearly half of adults receiving HAART, with obesity, dyslipidaemia, elevated blood glucose, and HIV disease markers independently associated with increased risk.