0 New study estimates TB mortality rates in children under 5
A new mathematical modelling study has estimated the mortality rates of TB in the pediatric population, producing the first ever estimate for infants under 5 years of age.
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0 Drug-resistant Candida auris spreading in UK hospitals
Public Health England has released updated guidance on Candida auris, as they confirm that over 200 patients have been infected or colonized with the fungus.
0 Candida auris – an emerging threat?
In our latest video, we’re looking into the growing concern around Candida auris as a public health threat – watch now to find out more about this fungal infection and the statistics surrounding it.
0 Infographic: Fungal infections – the hidden burden
Take a look at our infographic to find out more about the burden of some common fungal infections and assess why the facts and figures are so uncertain.
0 What impact will climate change have on pathogens?
The impact of climate change on infectious diseases in Europe has been assessed in the first large-scale study, with results suggesting the affects could be greater than previously thought.
0 Harnessing citizen science to tackle mosquito-borne diseases
Human mobility and globalization have brought new invasive species to other countries. In terms of environment and nature, some of…
0 Dengue Track, digital disease surveillance and eHealth – an interview
We speak to the Aaron Hoyles, the Program Manager of Break Dengue about their disease-surveillance tool, Dengue Track, eHealth and their plans for the future.
0 Are cases of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection on the rise in the United States?
An analysis of a large, nationwide health insurance database reveals a rapid increase in multiple recurring Clostridium difficile infections in the United States.
0 What influence do socio-ecological factors have on mosquito density?
A new study has suggested that higher amounts of decaying infrastructure in lower socioeconomic neighborhoods may provide more breeding sites for mosquitoes, leaving residents vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases.
2 DeWorm3: Demonstrating the feasibility of interrupting the transmission of soil-transmitted helminths
It may be possible to interrupt the transmission of soil-transmitted helminths, which affect nearly 2 billion individuals globally. Here, the authors give an overview of the DeWorm3 project, which aims to test the feasibility of interrupting soil-transmitted helminth transmission.