Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

A recent clinical trial explored the safety, immune response, and protective efficacy of a second-generation genetically modified Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite.

Health authorities have identified new cases of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, an emerging dermatophyte fungus, in New York City, USA.

Rapid malaria diagnostic tests significantly improved the management of febrile illness and modestly improved survival rates for children under 5.

An international study has uncovered significant effects of two widely used neurological drugs, entacapone and loxapine succinate, on gut microbial communities.

Approximately 1 in 20 individuals diagnosed with RSV in outpatient settings were hospitalised within 28 days.

A recent study has revealed that the gut microbiota plays a critical role in tamoxifen’s metabolism, influencing its absorption and bioavailability.

Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir reduced hospitalisations, symptom duration, and healthcare resource utilisation in high-risk, unvaccinated adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

A new study has identified inflammatory biomarkers linked to long COVID in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.