Countries with previous TB vaccine coverage show improved COVID-19 outcomes
An epidemiological study has revealed that COVID-19 outcomes are better in those countries that have undertaken a TB vaccination regime in the last 15 years.
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Pathogen biogeography: using a new model to predict disease outbreaks
Pathogen biogeography, the distribution of a disease within an area, can be studied using data-driven approaches in order to predict and prevent the spread of pathogens. In this article, Tim Sandle discusses the use of a machine learning model to predict infectious disease spread in a globalized world.
Top ten articles on COVID-19
As we continue to further our understanding of the novel coronavirus, its epidemiological characteristics, associated risk factors and possible avenues for treatment, take a look at the top 10 most-read articles so far on COVID-19.
The importance of diagnostic testing for COVID-19
As the coronavirus surges across the globe, diagnostic testing comes into its own, as researchers unite to confront, delay and stop its spread. In the absence of either proven effective therapy or a vaccine, diagnostic testing becomes a valuable tool.
Is coffee consumption contributing to malaria transmission?
Upon investigating links between the risk of malaria in developing countries and the products demanded by consumers worldwide, researchers have estimated that a significant fraction of the malaria risk in deforestation hotspots is driven by the international trade of products.
Could obesity promote virulence in influenza?
A mouse study has revealed that obesity may be one factor explaining the significant amount of variation in the influenza virus each year, likely due to an impaired interferon defense response.
The emergence and spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Discover the latest information on 2019-nCoV including the current knowledge on its transmissibility, origin and clinical features.
Novel strain of toxin-producing Strep A identified in the UK
Scientists investigating increased scarlet fever cases have identified that a new dominant linage of Strep A with increased toxin production has emerged.
UK Lyme disease cases could be three-times higher than previous estimates
Research suggests that in the UK, new cases of tick-borne Lyme disease could be three-times higher than previous estimates, possibly exceeding 8000 cases in 2019.
ECCMID19: Low microbiological testing rates reported in healthcare-associated infections
The ECDC has reported that the burden of healthcare-associated infections is substantial and variability in microbiological testing suggests these infections could be managed better, according to research presented at ECCMID.