🌾 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

Public health agencies need to be ‘Kennedy ready’: take action now to protect vaccine confidence | Epidemiology & Infection

📊 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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Factors associated with lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake among populations with a migration background in the Netherlands | Epidemiology & Infection

Personalized risk score prediction and testing policy adaptations of a COVID-19 population-based contact tracing network | Epidemiology & Infection

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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Molecular epidemiological surveillance of #monkeypox virus in Indonesia from 2023 to 2024 | Epidemiology & Infection

#ZoonoticPathogens Study: meta-analysis in European countries shows food and waterborne transmission as primary sources of #Campylobacter and #Salmonella infections. Poultry and pig products are key sources, with factors like animal contact contributing to transmission.

Dengue Spread in Rio de Janeiro: analysis of spatial-temporal patterns during epidemic years reveals changing distribution of high incidence clusters. Results emphasise the importance of incorporating spatial and temporal analyses for targeted #dengue control strategies.

Transitioning from #microscopy to PCR for protozoa in Norway – Impact on detection of #protozoa and #helminths: A register study | Epidemiology & Infection

Learn how a dedicated team effectively controlled a Group A Streptococcus outbreak in a care home in Lincolnshire, England, emphasising the importance of infection prevention and control measures.

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Read June's #mostdownloadedarticle from Epidemiology & Infection 👇🥛 Discover the rising trend of #rawmilk consumption for health benefits and local support in this article and explore successful programs ensuring safe production in North America and Europe. 

New study links handling raw freshwater fish to increased risk of invasive Group B #Streptococcus infection. Findings underscore the need for preventive strategies targeting high-risk fish handling practices | Epidemiology & Infection  #GBS #Research #PublicHealth

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 shedding in exhaled material: a systematic review | Epidemiology & Infection

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Toxoplasma gondii infection risk among pregnant people and congenital toxoplasmosis incidence in Japan | Epidemiology & Infection

Prevalence of Mollicutes in pregnant women undergoing high-risk prenatal care at a maternal and child reference unit in Bahia, Brazil | Epidemiology & Infection

Risk factors for infection with SARS-CoV-2 in a cohort of Canadian healthcare workers: 2020–2023 | Epidemiology & Infection

Proteins associated with environmental survival of the pathogen Neisseria meningitidis | Epidemiology & Infection

Case report: Hospital-acquired chickenpox in a healthcare setting | Epidemiology & Infection

Washing with contaminated bar soap is unlikely to transfer bacteria | Epidemiology & Infection

Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 and genital herpes in Australia and New Zealand: systematic review, meta-analyses and meta-regressions | Epidemiology & Infection

Increasing incidence of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) outbreaks in England 2015–2019 | Epidemiology & Infection

Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to unpasteurised milk and relationship to changes in state laws – United States, 1998–2018 | Epidemiology & Infection

Optimising rabies vaccination of dogs in India | Epidemiology & Infection

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