Targeting mosquitoes reduces flesh-eating ulcer risk in Melbourne trial
Mosquito control in an urban setting can reduce a person's risk of contracting Buruli ulcer by over 80%, finds a new Melbourne-led study.
Sep 7, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
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Though preventable, tetanus remains a global health problem
Tetanus is often considered a disease of the past, remembered mainly through childhood vaccinations and warnings about rusty nails. Yet despite being preventable with an effective vaccine, it continues to cause tens of thousands ...
Aug 20, 2026
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TB preventive treatment for people with HIV shown effective in real-world settings
Tuberculosis (TB) is responsible for about a quarter of all AIDS deaths. In 2024, it was also the leading cause of death among people with HIV. This is despite TB being a preventable and curable disease.
Aug 18, 2026
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Winter is coming: How vaccines help protect against respiratory illness
August is National Immunization Awareness Month—the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and winter.
Aug 14, 2026
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Always finish your antibiotics? Longer is better? Outdated ideas about antibiotics are common, study says
"Always finish your antibiotics" is no longer considered medical best practice for all conditions. Surprised? You're not alone.
Aug 13, 2026
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New research documents growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers
A new report documenting California's rapidly growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers underscores the urgent need for a national effort focused on stronger surveillance, earlier diagnosis and policy interventions ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Men's higher TB burden may stem from greater exposure, not disease progression
Men are more likely than women to catch tuberculosis (TB), finds a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Globally, men account for around two-thirds of people diagnosed with TB, but until now, the ...
Aug 12, 2026
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New study finds hexavalent vaccine could make India's immunization program more efficient and family-friendly
A study appearing in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics found that introducing the hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine into India's Universal Immunization Program (UIP) could improve the efficiency of the country's childhood ...
Aug 12, 2026
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Stem cells create humanlike heart valve tissue to model disease and test treatments
Melbourne researchers have created human heart valve tissues from stem cells, providing a powerful new platform to advance treatments for childhood heart diseases.
Aug 11, 2026
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Lupus-linked immune misdirection could leave patients vulnerable to staph infections
Microbiology researchers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have discovered why patients with the autoimmune disease lupus are susceptible to serious bacterial infections. Their new study published in Cell Press ...
Aug 3, 2026
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