infectious diseases
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medpagetoday.comU.S. to Treat Americans with Ebola in European Hospitals Instead of Domestic Facilities
Administration officials said on May 28, 2026 that infected Americans will instead be sent to European facilities still being identified by the CDC and State Department.
StatGSK Drug Achieves Functional Cure in 19-20% of Hepatitis B Patients
Two Phase 3 trials showed GSK's bepirovirsen produced functional cures in nearly one-fifth of chronic hepatitis B patients. Current nucleoside analogue treatments reach functional cures in only 1-3% of cases. The company has submitted the drug for regulatory approval.
StatEli Lilly to Acquire Three Early-Stage Vaccine Developers
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase three vaccine companies for a combined total that could reach nearly $4 billion. The acquisitions expand the company's presence in infectious-disease research.
TimeEbola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Highlight Animal-to-Human Disease Risks
Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while a hantavirus outbreak occurred on a cruise ship. Both viruses originated in animals, and experts note that human activities are increasing the frequency of such spillovers.
news-medical.netRecent Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Prompt Public Concern After COVID-19
Outbreaks of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and hantavirus on a cruise ship have drawn public attention in recent weeks. Public health experts state the risk to the general U.S. population remains low. The COVID-19 pandemic experience is influencing how some Americans…
winnipegfreepress.comAmericans in DRC Reported Exposed to Suspected Ebola Cases
Several Americans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are believed to have had exposure to suspected Ebola cases, with at least one possibly showing symptoms. U.S. officials are reportedly arranging transport for quarantine and care, though test results remain unavailable.
japantimes.co.jpShionogi Antiviral Pill Cuts COVID-19 Infection Risk in Exposed Household Contacts
An experimental pill developed by Shionogi reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection among people exposed to the virus at home. The study marks the first time an antiviral pill has demonstrated preventive efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 in exposed individuals. Results were published in…
interestingengineering.comGene Editing Turns Stem Cells Into Antibody-Producing Factories in Mice
A study published in the journal Science showed that editing a small number of blood-forming stem cells allowed mice to produce chosen antibodies for extended periods. The edited cells responded to vaccine boosters by increasing antibody output. The approach was tested against HI…
apnews.comInfectious Disease Expert Says CDC Has Been Silent on Hantavirus Outbreak
Jeanne Marrazzo, CEO of the Infectious Disease Society of America, said the CDC has been quite silent about a hantavirus outbreak. She made the comments during an appearance on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper. The discussion also referenced the World Health Organization and a cru…
Nbc NewsModerna mRNA Flu Vaccine Shows Higher Efficacy Than Standard Shot in Phase 3 Trial
Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine reduced illness rates by about 27 percent compared with standard flu shots in a late-stage trial involving more than 40,000 adults ages 50 and older. The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, come after the Food and Drug Administrat…
Science NewsNigerian Researcher Develops Low-Cost Rotavirus Test for Bedside Use
Virologist Margaret Oluwatoyin Japhet at Obafemi Awolowo University has created a rapid diagnostic kit that detects rotavirus in children's stool samples without laboratory equipment. The test uses cotton swabs and antibody-coated nanobeads, producing a color change within minute…
Los Angeles TimesSecond Infant Measles Case Reported in Orange County This Year
A baby in Orange County contracted measles after international travel, marking at least the second such infant case in California in 2026. Nationwide, 1,814 measles cases have been confirmed so far this year, approaching last year's total of 2,288. Three deaths have occurred sinc…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAustralia Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Problem
Australia has eliminated trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness, as a public health problem. The country is the 30th in the world to reach this milestone. The achievement relates to the health of Indigenous communities.
Substrate placeholder — needs review$9 Million Bet on US Measles Forecasts in Prediction Markets Since January 2026
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have seen nearly $9 million in bets on US measles cases since January 2026. These markets, which originated from academic research, have shown some accuracy in forecasting disease outbreaks. Experts suggest they could provide useful data f…
Opabinia regalis / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Study Reveals EBV Variant and Host Gene Interaction as Key Driver of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Risk
Researchers identified a genetic interaction between a high-risk Epstein-Barr virus variant and specific host HLA alleles that significantly elevates nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk in southern China. The findings, published in Nature, highlight a dual-risk subgroup accounting for…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGlobal Health Updates: Outbreaks of Diphtheria, Dengue, and Measles Alongside Policy Shifts
Recent reports highlight a diphtheria outbreak in Australia's Kimberley region after decades of absence, a local dengue case in Hong Kong raising outbreak concerns, and a measles surge in Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan areas. Meanwhile, the UK advances a generational tobacco ban, an…
civileats.comTwo 2025 Deaths from Vibrio Bacteria Tied to Oysters in Louisiana and Florida
Officials reported two deaths in 2025 tied to flesh-eating bacteria from eating oysters in Louisiana and Florida. Grist detailed rising Vibrio infections amid warming oceans, with scientists tracking the bacteria's spread. Research highlights climate change as a key factor in inc…
news.sky.comFive Newborns Die from Mpox in Pakistan Amid Outbreak
An outbreak of mpox in Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of five newborns, raising concerns about infection control in hospitals. Health officials report a total of 122 suspected cases this year.