Latest infectious diseases News

Chemical pollutants can change your skin bacteria and increase your eczema risk − new research explores how
Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing
New insights in the mechanisms of bacterial brain invasion during meningitis
Better View With New Mid-infrared Nanoscopy
Dr Shirley Bowen appointed as new WA Health Director-General
One year on, Türk warns of further escalation: Sudan conflict
New arrivals boost Hudson’s inflammation research leadership
In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Manchester researchers awarded prestigious funding to pursue projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs
Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
Global Collaboration To Combat Chronic Lung Infection
Study uncovers consequences of Molnupiravir use to treat COVID-19
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – March 2024
Good as Gold – Improving Infectious Disease Testing with Gold Nanoparticles
Drawing Inspiration from Plants: A Metal-Air Paper Battery for Wearable Devices
Gustav Nossal Medal Awarded To Researcher
Strengthening surveillance and response for vector-borne diseases
Good News On Tropical Disease Fight
Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children
QLD and NSW secure infant RSV immunisation: Australia must Unite Against RSV with nationwide immunisation program
WHO launches new toolkit empowering health professionals to tackle climate change
Can MRNA Vaccines Help Boost Livestock Production?
Specialist service takes the travel out of remote healthcare
Antibiotic resistance in treating UTIs highest in aged care facilities: study
Study Shines New Light On Immune Response
Why scrapping the term ‘long COVID’ would be harmful for people with the condition
Nominations For Honour Roll Of Women Open
Antibiotic dosing technology speeds recovery of ICU patients
Invest in aid for Australian prosperity, security
System-wide health sector reform on the agenda for medical leaders 
Save the Children welcomes Australia’s decision to reinstate funding to UNRWA
Common Viruses Trigger Most Cases Of Intussusception In Children
Mozambique: ICRC calls on respect for civilians, ramps up support to Mozambique Red Cross response to a new wave of displacements in Cabo Delgado
Immune cells can adapt to invading pathogens, deciding whether to fight now or prepare for the next battle
Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) announces early works contractor
Babies in WA will soon be immunised against RSV – but not with a vaccine
Australian Institute For Infectious Disease One Step Closer
Boost for research, investment and innovation for Australia’s biosecurity
Measles is one of the deadliest and most contagious infectious diseases – and one of the most easily preventable
Nasal solution for ear infection in kids closer thanks to major grant
Drug-resistant TB responds rapidly to bedaquiline-based therapy
New CRC-P Grant Accelerates Microbiome Therapeutics
A pandemic that won’t go away – as COVID enters its 5th year, NZ needs a realistic strategy
Hyris Technology Supports the Fight Against One of the World’s Deadliest Diseases, Malaria
Epidemiologist seconded to the World Health Organization will bring with her valuable insights into best practices back to KI
Vaccine shows promise against CMV, a virus that causes birth defects
ANU scientists debunk role of ‘junk cells’ in fight against malaria
Ethical dilemmas of preventing next pandemic