The more we learn about our microbiota—the teeming community of bacteria and fungi that inhabit us—the more complex it seems. Take one of the common fungi, Candida albicans, which can normally be found in our gastrointestinal ...
Jan 11, 2019
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The true burden of rheumatic fever in New Zealand may be underestimated because serology cut-off guidelines are too high resulting in undercounting about 16 cases annually, new collaborative research has found.
Nov 22, 2018
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Infants born to HIV-positive mothers had high rates of congenital cytomegalovirus, or CMV. Infants who also were infected before birth by the virus that causes AIDS were especially prone to CMV infection.
Oct 16, 2018
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Children who experience some type of adverse event following initial immunization have a low rate of recurrent reactions to subsequent vaccinations, reports a study in The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, the official ...
Sep 14, 2018
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Severe infections leading to hospitalizations during childhood are associated with lower school achievement in adolescence,reports a study in the July issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (PIDJ).
Jul 16, 2018
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Researchers at St George's, University of London, say their new study shows the classic symptoms associated with bacterial meningitis are uncommon in young infants less than three months of age – the group at highest risk ...
Feb 26, 2018
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Recent research from Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) has shown the effectiveness of a unique type of antimicrobial stewardship program in the fight against antibiotic (antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial) ...
Apr 17, 2017
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A widely shared story that U.S. health officials are recommending a delay in breast-feeding to improve vaccine effectiveness is false.
Apr 10, 2017
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The first robust evidence that supports community initiatives to prevent acute rheumatic fever has come from researchers at the University of Auckland.
Mar 8, 2017
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Almost one in five babies has a respiratory virus in their first month of life, research shows, but many do not exhibit signs of illness.
Oct 28, 2016
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