News • Viral impostors
Pseudoviruses with click chemistry help understand infections
Würzburg resarchers have created a new pseudovirus design that allows tracking of penetration of viruses into cells.
Infections
News • Sars-CoV-2 response study
How young children’s immune systems 'tame' the coronavirus
A new study found that the antibody response of infants and young children against Sars-CoV-2 deviates from that of adults in a small, but very significant way.
News • Reduction of healthcare-associated infections
Study: Anti-Covid measures also prevent HAIs
The enhanced infection safety measures installed for the Covid-19 pandemic also had a beneficial effect on hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) overall, a new US study suggests.
News • Preparing for the next pandemic
New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases
A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including Sars-CoV-2, has been developed at the University of Surrey, as they warn that the world needs to be prepared for the next pandemic.
News • Fungus among us
What makes Candida auris such a sticky threat
Researchers at the University of Michigan have zeroed in on Candida auris – a fungus with the uncanny ability to stick to everything from skin to catheters – and made a startling discovery.
News • Environmental impact
Loss of biodiversity could benefit viral pathogens
Environmental changes may reduce the diversity of mosquitos, but bring about a greater abundance of viruses, scientists from Charité in Berlin in cooperation with Leibniz-IZW find.
News • Machine learning prognosis
Six numbers that predict life-threatening Covid-19
Researchers from Rutgers University developed a way to help hospitals identify life-threatening Covid-19 cases using machine-learning software. The algorithm identified six crucial parameters.
News • Infection treatment
Chemotherapy drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new class of antibiotics, based on proven drugs used in cancer treatment, is now being developed by researchers at Linköping University. They could be used against resistant bacteria.
News • Diagnosis with smartphone recording
Covid-19 severity analysis via cough sound
A research team led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and Hospital del Mar has conducted a study to analyze cough sounds recorded by smartphones in patients with Covid-19.
News • Mapping prevalence across European hospitals
Sepsis: suprisingly common, underdiagnosed, and deadly
New research from Lund University has found a suprisingly high incidence of sepsis across hospital admissions. The experts say that the condition can be likened to an epidemic.
News • Equipment for clinicians
New pocket-sized device to quickly spot infected wounds
Scientists have developed a device that works with a smartphone or tablet to capture medical images which can identify infected wounds through thermal and fluorescence imaging.
News • Lessons learned from the pandemic
Should mask rules remain in health care settings?
Rates of Covid-19 are decreasing and many healthcare workers stop wearing face masks. However, that may not be such a good idea, a new commentary from US experts suggests.
News • Infection in vaccinated patients
How coronavirus variant Omicron BA.1 remodels immune memory
Researchers in France identified changes to the immune memory after infection with the Omicron BA.1 variant in thrice-vaccinated patients. The remodeling actually works to the patients' benefit.
News • New high-tech microscope
Using AI to detect malaria in returning travelers
Researchers at UCLH were able to identify malaria parasites in blood samples using an automated microscope and AI software. This might be a valuable tool to screen travelers returning from malaria-endemic countries.
News • Hospital pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii
More appendages = greater adaptability
German bioinformaticians have now detected an unexpected diversity of certain cell appendages in the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii that are associated with its pathogenicity.
News • Blood cancer research
Covid-19 booster vaccine strengthens immunity in lymphoma patients
Research by the University of Southampton has shown that repeated Covid-19 vaccination increases the ability of lymphoma patients to prevent infection from the virus, particularly after four doses.
News • Study on gentle cleansers
Virus-killing properties of soaps: No need for the 'hard stuff'
Gentle cleansers are just as effective in killing viruses – including coronavirus – as harsh soaps, according to a new study from scientists at the University of Sheffield.
News • Sars-CoV-2 infection sequelae
From over 200 to 12 symptoms: Study sharpens definition of "Long Covid"
A study led by the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative and supported by NYU Langone Health provides an expanded working definition of long Covid.
News • Sars-CoV-2 infection aftereffects
Diabetes after Covid-19: Researchers find possible connection
German researchers have now investigated whether there is a temporal association between infection with the Sars-CoV-2 virus and the development of type 1 diabetes.
News • Booster shot frequency
Covid-19: Vaccination immunity wears off faster in obese people, study finds
Protection offered by Covid-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight, scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh have found.
News • Infection microbiology
Researchers discover a potential cause of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have demonstrated that certain strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria are the likely cause of Parkinson’s disease in most cases.
Article • Confirming initial positive findings
First-tier rapid serology testing for Lyme disease
Lyme disease, the most common tick-transmitted bacterial infection in the world, is challenging to diagnose. Initial early-stage symptoms may include skin rash, fever, headache, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and/or body and joint aches. However, these symptoms are also associated with many other diseases and medical conditions.
News • Diagnosis done quick
New sensor tells apart Covid-19 and flu infections - in 10 seconds
US scientists report using a single-atom-thick nanomaterial to simultaneously detect Covid-19 and flu viruses — at much lower levels and much more quickly than conventional tests for either.
News • Seniors’ use of antibiotics halved
Study shows benefits of antibiotic stewardship in UTI management
An international study has shown how a decision tool for health professionals has proved capable of halving the use of antibiotics against urinary tract infections while maintaining patient safety.
News • MTX in the mix
Researchers develop novel therapy for vancomycin-resistant infections
Researchers from the US, Singapore and Geneva have developed a novel combination therapy using an anticancer agent for treating vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE).
