Latest News
A recent study has demonstrated a significant decrease in cases of human papilloma virus infection in England since the introduction of a bivalent vaccine in 2008.
Through a process of elimination, researchers have identified membrane surface proteins on T. pallaidum, which can be targeted by immune antibodies.
Following a five decade-long battle against malaria, Paraguay has received certification from the WHO as having eliminated the disease.
Journal Articles
Take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Virology review as we ask author Geoffrey Dusheiko about the challenges facing hepatitis B and what the future may hold in terms of functional cure and new research directions.
Take a look behind the science of a recent Future Microbiology article, entitled ‘Better than a pound of cure: preventing the development of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis’ as we ask the authors about the challenges currently facing multidrug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis and what the future might hold.
In this interview, take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Microbiology article investigating the collective resistance of different bacterial genotype populations, with authors, Shilian Xu, Jiaru Yang, Chong Yin and Xiaohua Zhao.
Bacterial
Organoids: a new model to study infectious diseases?
Scientists set their sights on a new syphilis vaccine
ASM Microbe: Genetic analysis used to show transfer of carbapenem resistance
Clostridium Difficile Infection
Organoids: a new model to study infectious diseases?
Microbiome therapeutics – the pipeline for C. difficile infection
E. Coli
ASM Microbe: Genetic analysis used to show transfer of carbapenem resistance
ASM Microbe: High prevalence of colistin-resistant E. coli discovered in rural Vietnam
ASM Microbe: Understanding antibiotic resistance in waterways
H. Pylori
Organoids: a new model to study infectious diseases?
MRSA
ASM Microbe: How do bacteria ‘eat’ bone to sustain invasive infection?
Are shortages of NHS staff promoting the transmission of resistant infections?
First WHO data reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance worldwide
Salmonella
Organoids: a new model to study infectious diseases?
Creating equal access to vaccines – an interview with Gavi CEO, Seth Berkley
First WHO data reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance worldwide
Tuberculosis
Fungal
ECCMID18: Multi-use thermometers linked to large UK Candida auris outbreak
Cidara Therapeutics report positive topline results released from STRIVE trial of lead antifungal
The Microbe Directory – an interview with Heba Shaaban and David Westfall
Aspergillosis
Novel antifungal presents opportunities for treating aspergillosis
Understanding molecular causes of antifungal resistance in A. fumigatus
From Aspergillus to antifungal resistance – an interview with Cornelia Lass-Flörl
Candidiasis
ECCMID18: Multi-use thermometers linked to large UK Candida auris outbreak
Cidara Therapeutics report positive topline results released from STRIVE trial of lead antifungal
Panellist Picks 2017 – the favorite papers of our Expert panel
Coccidioidomycosis
Identification of membrane proteome of Paracoccidioides lutzii and its regulation by zinc
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis – taking a closer look at treatment
Parasitic
Organoids: a new model to study infectious diseases?
Paraguay achieves malaria-free certification from the WHO
Rabies: An ancient relic overdue for elimination thrives amongst the neglected tropical diseases
Helminthic Infections
Conference report – London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research Anniversary Event
ISNTD – Female Genital Schistosomiasis: The most neglected gynaecological disease
Conference report – British Society for Parasitology Autumn Symposium
Malaria
Paraguay achieves malaria-free certification from the WHO
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Rabies: An ancient relic overdue for elimination thrives amongst the neglected tropical diseases
New point-of-care diagnostics for syphilis and yaws evaluated
Drug development for neglected tropical diseases with BIO Ventures for Global Health
Protozoan Infections
Organoids: a new model to study infectious diseases?
Liver and bone marrow discovered as reservoirs for P. vivax
Is multi-drug resistant malaria spreading quicker than anticipated?
Viral
What can MinION sequencing uncover about hepatitis B virus?
Vaccine success: study reports fall in HPV infections in women in England
Hepatitis
Herpes
Preventing neonatal herpes infections through maternal immunization
YTHDF2 protein could help prevent viral infections associated with cancer
