Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

WHO recommends new tuberculosis testing tools, including near point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling to improve diagnosis and access.

Tens of thousands of people remain undiagnosed while Europe’s multidrug-resistant tuberculosis rates are up to seven times the global average.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has reported that the general population in the EU is at very low risk of invasive meningococcal disease.

Persistent taste dysfunction in long COVID may stem from molecular changes rather than structural damage, offering new insight into lingering symptoms.

Study shows zoonotic viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can transmit between humans without prior adaptation, unlike lab-passaged viruses.

Study finds gut microbiota composition may be linked to future cardiometabolic disease and cardiovascular events in a large multi-ethnic cohort.

South Africa is exploring local production of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention drug, to improve regional access and strengthen supply chains.

Global AMR governance has improved, but antimicrobial resistance remains high, highlighting gaps in policy implementation and surveillance.