Review: Whole-genome sequencing reveals hidden S. aureus transmission in hospitals
Genome sequencing reveals hidden S. aureus spread in hospitals
This review of an observational study in two interconnected hospitals used whole-genome sequencing of 4,779 S. aureus isolates to detect tra…
Whole-genome sequencing caught 361 staph transmission events that standard surveillance missed, mostly detected only at readmission.
Narrative review discusses Risk Group 4 zoonotic virus infection and viral RNA persistence in hosts.
Viruses Can Hide in Your Body Long After You Recover
This narrative review synthesizes recent evidence regarding acute infection with Risk Group 4 zoonotic viruses in disease-susceptible and na…
Hidden viral fragments may linger after recovery, causing long-term illness and sudden relapses in some patients.
Pegylated interferon alpha associated with HBsAg clearance in postpartum women with chronic HBV infection.
New treatment clears hepatitis B in 3 out of 10 women after childbirth
This prospective cohort study evaluated 263 postpartum women with chronic hepatitis B virus infection and baseline HBsAg levels ≤3000 IU/mL.…
A new treatment clears hepatitis B markers in nearly 30% of women after childbirth, offering fresh hope for a functional cure during a uniqu…
Chinese herbal medicine adjunct therapy reduced recovery time and MDR bacterial counts in older adults with pulmonary infection
Chinese herbal medicine may help older adults recover faster from lung infections
This retrospective cohort study evaluated Chinese herbal medicine as adjunct therapy versus conventional treatment in 372 older adults with …
Adding Chinese herbal medicine to standard care shortened hospital stays and fever for older adults with lung infections, though mortality d…
Vaginal and semen microbiota parameters in 475 infertile couples undergoing IVF
Microbes in semen and vaginal fluid do not match up for IVF success
This retrospective cohort study evaluated baseline clinical, biochemical, and microbiological parameters in 475 infertile couples undergoing…
New data shows that the germs living in a woman and man do not match up, which could change how doctors predict IVF success rates for patien…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of HPV knowledge prevalence and associated factors in Cameroon
Low HPV Knowledge Leaves Many Women at Risk in Cameroon
This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled data from 32 studies involving 13,457 participants in Cameroon to assess HPV-related knowled…
Most women in Cameroon lack very basic knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer risks and how it spreads.
Review of qualitative study on AFP surveillance sustainability in Ethiopia from 1996 to 2018
Ethiopia keeps polio watch despite funding cuts and hard terrain
This qualitative review examines factors affecting acute flaccid paralysis surveillance sustainability in Ethiopia between 1996 and 2018. Th…
Ethiopia's polio watch relies on brave locals who adapt when outside funds dry up, but long-term survival needs more homegrown investment.
Genomic analysis of 1,707 syphilis genomes reveals lineage-specific diversity and resistance markers across 11 countries
Syphilis Strains Differ Globally And This Changes Vaccine Plans
This research article presents a genomic analysis of 1,707 Treponema pallidum genomes, including 298 new sequences from 11 countries. The au…
New genetic maps reveal syphilis bacteria changes shape by region which impacts vaccine design and drug resistance monitoring efforts global…
FDA Approves Metronidazole Injection for Anaerobic Infections and Prophylaxis
FDA approves new antibiotic for serious anaerobic bacterial infections
The FDA approved Metronidazole Injection for treatment of serious anaerobic infections and for prophylaxis in elective colorectal surgery. I…
The FDA approved Metronidazole Injection USP for serious infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It treats conditions like abdominal, skin,…
Narrative review explores microbiome mechanisms as a promising adjunctive avenue for managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Gut Bacteria Can Change Your Mood
This narrative review examines how microbiome-driven modulation of neurotransmitters, microbial metabolites, immune activation, and vagal ne…
What if the bacteria in your gut could be quietly shaping how you feel every day — and fixing them could ease anxiety or depression?
Review of quorum quenching and other novel strategies for biofilm-associated infections in nosocomial settings
New Weapon Found Against Stubborn Infections
This narrative review examines emerging interventions including quorum quenching agents, enzymatic matrix disruptions, antimicrobial peptide…
Bacteria that cause hard-to-treat infections aren’t just surviving antibiotics—they’re communicating like a secret network, and researchers …
Environmental and social factors influence arbovirus proliferation in changing climate conditions.
Rising Temperatures Push Dangerous Viruses Into New Communities
This review examines how environmental and social factors, including increasing temperatures and urbanization, affect the proliferation of a…
Warming weather pushes dangerous insect-borne viruses into new areas, making early warning systems and vaccines more critical than ever for …