🏆Here are some of our winners of Microbe Makers 2025! Thanks to everyone who entered – your creativity has been amazing, and we’ve really enjoyed seeing all the weird and wonderful microbes!🦠 Take a look at free chapters from the winners' books, and more, here: https://cup.org/4pgnwIh #EPH2025

🧱 The microbes are multiplying! Check out today’s creative entries in our Microbe Makers Lego challenge. 📷 Snap a pic, tag us, join the fun... Only a few more hours to enter, so be quick! 🏆 Winner gets free books on Friday #EPH2025 hub: https://cup.org/3K2bnrf #ScienceMeetsCreativity

🧬 Did you know Epidemiology & Infection has been publishing since 1901? Celebrate 125 years of infectious disease research with us at #EPH2025. Watch the anniversary video trailer – full video soon to be released! 🔗 https://cup.org/4nMlw9f #Epidemiology125 #InfectiousDisease

🗣️ Don’t miss the round table featuring Michael Edelstein, Deputy Editor of Epidemiology & Infection, at #EPH2025! A great opportunity to hear insights on respiratory syncytial virus vaccination in Europe. Read one of the most downloaded articles on #RSV from the journal: 🔗 https://cup.org/4p1EFoK

Good morning from Helsinki!❄️ Join us at stand #10 at 10:30am to connect with Michael Edelstein & Jussi Sane, Editors of Epidemiology & Infection! Ask questions on publishing, peer review & more - get tips straight from the experts! #EPH2025 hub🔗 https://cup.org/440Pnnn #Publishing #PublicHealth

🧠 Feeling inspired? Build your favourite microbe out of Lego at our stand and enter to win free books! 🏆 Winner announced Friday morning Plus: explore our featured content from Cambridge Journals. 🔗 https://cup.org/4p44yUS #EPH2025 #PublicHealth

We are excited to be attending #EPH2025. Stop by and say hi... maybe build a microbe 🦠

📢 We’re excited to be attending #EPH2025 this week in Helsinki! Join us at stand 10 to chat about the latest insights from our journals and books. We’re also running a book giveaway – all shall be revealed! 👀🏆 Head over to our conference hub to find content highlights. 🔗 https://cup.org/4os1QJ3

#LongCOVID trajectories 🦠 Follow-up of 1,234 patients shows 58.7% persistent at 6 months, 41.3% recovered. Predictors: pre-existing conditions + fatigue, dyspnea, cough at 3 months. Age, sex, vaccination not significantly associated. Read the full article here: https://cup.org/47JndiW

Phylodynamic analysis of Slovenia’s 2022 #Mpox outbreak: 🔬 19 introductions, 2 major clusters → importation was the main driver. Real-time inference can guide targeted control. Read more: https://cup.org/3Lg7EXg #Genomics #OutbreakControl

Carbapenem resistance in P. aeruginosa: a global red flag 🚨 🦠 Imipenem: 33% resistant 🦠 Meropenem: 23% (and rising since 1997) 🦠 Ertapenem: 61% These are last-line drugs—and they’re failing fast. We need new #antimicrobials & strict stewardship now. 🔗 https://cup.org/3LbPqGq #AMR #Pseudomonas

#MRSA in Pakistan: A dangerous mix 📊 85% resistant to ciprofloxacin ⚠️ 45% carry PVL (linked to severe infections) 🔥 Dominant strains: CC8 & ST772 “Bengal Bay” This is a #publichealth concern - we need better surveillance & smarter antibiotic use. Read the full article: https://cup.org/4nspMuz

Rainfall may drive #leptospirosis risk in NZ. A new study links higher rain levels to increased human cases 1–3 months later, with variation by serovar. Supports rainfall-based early warning systems for targeted response. 🔗 https://cup.org/3VTCSFN #ClimateHealth #Zoonoses #PublicHealth

A new predictive chart shows promise for assessing liver cancer risk in hepatitis B patients 🧬 Key factors: cirrhosis, HBV DNA load, alcohol use & family history. Model performed well across multiple hospitals. 🔗 https://cup.org/4o9es7n #LiverCancer #HepatitisB #PredictiveModel #PublicHealth

🌡️ Can climate shape measles outbreaks? A China-based study finds humidity + temperature better explain epidemic patterns, especially in the north. Migrant worker influx also linked to higher transmission. 🔗 https://cup.org/4o5Ebxp #Measles #ClimateHealth #Epidemiology #PublicHealth

💉 Invasive E. coli hits hardest in older adults. A global study shows 66% of isolates matched EXPEC9V vaccine serotypes - O25 was most common. Tracking serotypes & resistance is key to future vaccine planning. 🔗 https://cup.org/3KByHMw #InfectiousDiseases #Vaccines #AMR #Epidemiology

🌱 Rare Salmonella ST36 strain caused 100 cases across Sweden in late 2024, mostly in kids & middle-aged adults. Alfalfa sprouts traced as likely source, despite no bacteria found in samples. Seed safety needs urgent attention. 🔗 https://cup.org/3KZ7i7a #FoodSafety #Salmonella #PublicHealth

🤰 #Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy still matters. A national French survey shows 1 in 4 women are seropositive with rates higher in overseas territories & among those with less education. Targeted #PublicHealth action is vital to protect newborns 🔗 https://cup.org/4mR8qXO #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity

In Lima’s post-PCV13 landscape, kids show shifting colonization patterns: S. aureus is less common, but S. pneumoniae is rising - mostly non-vaccine strains. Nearly half of pneumococcal isolates resist macrolides, and 75% resist SXT. Ongoing #AMR surveillance is essential. 🔗 https://cup.org/4hizwWZ

Read September's #mostdownloadedarticle from Epidemiology & Infection 💊 Low-dose aspirin use does not diminish the immune response to monovalent H1N1 #influenza vaccine in older adults. 🔗 https://cup.org/4qf8MdJ

👩‍⚕ In settings without labs, how reliable are dengue tests? A review comparing rapid diagnostic tests vs. the tourniquet test finds RDTs far more accurate. TT might help when nothing else is available - but it’s no substitute. 🔗 https://cup.org/4nE4c7b #Dengue #Diagnostics #GlobalHealth

Risk factors associated with IgG seropersistence to Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma genitalium | Epidemiology & Infection, Volume 153 🔗 Read the article here: https://cup.org/4gZE0S6

HPV in MSM: a Hong Kong study finds lower prevalence than in Western countries, but vaccine-preventable types like HPV 6 & 11 still dominate. 🔗 Read more: https://cup.org/3WrBTNg #HPV #PublicHealth

🌾 Scrub typhus isn’t just a farming issue. A large cohort study in Tamil Nadu found higher risk in women and possible transmission within villages, especially in high-prevalence areas. The link to agriculture? More complex than expected. 🔗 https://cup.org/4q3jYu4 #Zoonoses #GlobalHealth

🤒 A 12-year study in Poland reveals a recurring early-summer wave of pharyngitis & tonsillitis, especially in kids. Unidentified pathogens may be driving it. Climate & holidays affect spread. 🔗 Read more: https://cup.org/48icAEL #Epidemiology #RespiratoryHealth #InfectiousDiseases

🦠 New study from the Dominican Republic highlights high mortality (49.2%) in candidemia cases. C. tropicalis & C. parapsilosis dominate, with resistance concerns. Local epidemiology is key to guiding treatment. 🔗 Read more: https://cup.org/3VPbUiG #InfectiousDiseases #Candidemia #GlobalHealth

📈 A QR-code survey on app use went viral, then bots flooded in. A new study in Epidemiology & Infection shows how AI-driven attacks threaten data quality in research. 🔗 Read more: https://cup.org/4nc1FQR #PublicHealth #SurveyScience #AI

📢 Call for Papers! Read about our updated Call for Papers, 'Using generative AI in epidemiological studies, infectious disease surveillance or outbreak response' and submit today ⬇️ 🔗 https://cup.org/4nb4diI

Traveller #screening during outbreaks sounds promising—but even molecular tests have limits. A probabilistic model shows why early detection is key, and why #quarantine still matters 🦠 Read more on the fundamental limits of screening. 🔗 https://cup.org/3I1Kenv

Bolivia validated an RT-qPCR strategy to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants (Gamma, Mu, Zeta, Omicron) with 0.96 concordance rate to WGS. This scalable approach targets key spike mutations and supports genomic surveillance in resource-limited settings. #Genomics #COVID19 #PCR 🔗 https://cup.org/47zlAoz

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Read August's #mostdownloadedarticle from Epidemiology & Infection! A history of #FMD research and control programmes in Southeast Asia: lessons from the past informing the future ⌛

🔬 Dengue transmission is shaped by mosquito biology, climate, and urbanization. A new review links temperature (25–30 °C) to higher spread rates and explores promising but complex control strategies. Interdisciplinary action is key. #Dengue #GlobalHealth

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📊 ICU-based study in Vietnam shows AMR rates up to 96% in Acinetobacter, Klebsiella, and Pseudomonas isolates. COVID-19 intensified resistance trends. Infection control strategies are urgently needed. Read more: https://cup.org/4fYBJ9c #AMR #GlobalHealth #CriticalCare #InfectiousDiseases

New research reveals the striking differences in how Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 penetrated the United States. Read the full study to explore how data is shaping pandemic response 📈 https://cup.org/3VgAlVQ #COVID19 #Omicron #PublicHealth #Genomics #Epidemiology #Infection

"Investigating risk factors for #mpox’s infectious period is vital for preventing this emerging disease, yet evidence remains scarce." 🔗 Red the full article, which identifies risk factors associated with the duration of mpox infectiousness among mpox cases in Vietnam.

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This study analysed excess mortality causes during #Covid-19 in 33 European countries using both #Eurostat and Our World in Data. Read the article below ⬇️

A C. parvum outbreak occurred at a Welsh farm in 2024, with 67 cases linked to lamb-feeding, Close contact with lambs increased illness risk, especially for children. Lack of adherence to guidance was noted, highlighting the need for revised safety measures and risk awareness

Study on #tuberculosis in China using GBD data 1990-2021 shows declines in ASIR and ASMR for HIV-negative TB, with XDR-TB and HIV-TB co-infections increasing. Projections suggest rising burden, emphasising need for targeted prevention and control strategies 👇

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Read July's #mostdownloadedarticle from Epidemiology & Infection 👇🔬 Toxoplasma gondii infection risk among pregnant people and congenital toxoplasmosis incidence in Japan

Research in Finland shows a shift in mosquito-borne #virus prevalence, with INKV emerging as a significant cause of summertime #infections. A new PCR method helps differentiate between viruses, aiding in understanding disease associations and guiding clinicians in diagnosis 👇

Hepatitis B susceptibility and subsequent vaccination in priority populations across an Australian sentinel surveillance network, 2017–2023 | Epidemiology & Infection

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