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The transmission of Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) through respiratory droplets has been considered the dominant mode of transmission to date; however, little is known about the relative contribution of other modes of transmission. This review systematically summarises the contemporary evidence regarding the transmission of Strep A.
Since their first detection in 2010, Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasites lacking the P. falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 gene (pfhrp2) have been observed in 40 of 47 surveyed countries, as documented by the World Health Organization. These genetic deletions reduce detection by the most widely used rapid diagnostic tests, prompting three countries to switch to alternative diagnostics.
This is the first report examining the role of different rhinovirus species in ARIs in children admitted to a tertiary PICU
This review concentrates on the phosphoethanolamine decoration of lipid A in the pathogenic species of the genus Neisseria
Participants demonstrated a good understanding of safe prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship
Poor sanitation facilities appear to be a major source of Salmonella Typhi in Fiji, with transmission by drinking contaminated surface water and consuming unwashed produce
On-time coverage of the 2-4-6 month schedule is only 50-60% across specific population subgroups representing a significant avoidable public health risk
These results contribute to our understanding of immunopathology associated with visceral leishmaniasis and response to sodium stibogluconate treatment
Nurses consider antimicrobial stewardship activities within their roles, but are underutilised in antimicrobial stewardship programs
In Western Australia, Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W clonal complex 11 became the predominant cause of invasive meningococcal disease in 2016