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11 July, 2019 0 Mice, introduced by maritime trade, play a key role in Toxoplasma gondii distribution
The house mouse – introduced by humans via the maritime trade – has dramatically shaped Toxoplasma gondiipopulations in West Africa and around the world, according to new research.
21 February, 2019 0 Diagnostics for human schistosomiasis: the way forward
The accurate diagnosis of schistosomiasis, in both the mammalian and snail intermediate hosts as well as the environment, is extremely important in proper control and elimination. Despite multiple efforts over last few decades, the search for cheap, sensitive diagnostics for schistosomiasis is ongoing.
6 September, 2018 0 Visceral leishmaniasis reported to be on the rise in Brazil
Researchers have reported that, despite control efforts, the incidence of visceral leishmaniasis has risen between 1990 and 2016.
5 September, 2018 0 From TB to leprosy: financial model reveals where pipelines and investments might fall short
Financial modelling has been used to estimate the costs and likelihood of candidate medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies launching, revealing gaps in the pipeline and in funding.
23 August, 2018 0 7-year trial discovers ocular chlamydia infection rebounds after azithromycin cessation
Continuous mass distribution of azithromycin in northern Ethiopia is effective for trachoma prevention but doesn't eliminate the disease entirely, according to new research.
22 May, 2018 0 Rabies: An ancient relic overdue for elimination thrives amongst the neglected tropical diseases
Rabies elimination is achievable and cost-effective, but decades of research have failed to translate into multi-national efforts in the worst-affected areas. So why is the ancient rabies virus still terrorizing the lives of so many people across the globe?
19 April, 2018 0 New point-of-care diagnostics for syphilis and yaws evaluated
A new study has evaluated a point-of-care diagnostic for syphilis and yaws in the Solomon Islands, where previously only serological tests requiring specialist equipment have been available.
10 April, 2018 0 Drug development for neglected tropical diseases with BIO Ventures for Global Health
Our sister site, MedChemNet, spoke to Joseph Hargan-Calvopiña, Program Manager at BIO Ventures for Global Health, to find out more about their work in global drug development for neglected tropical diseases.
15 February, 2018 1 Infographic: The microbiome and infectious diseases
In our latest infographic we provide a visual snapshot of the infections and immune processes that have been linked with the microbiome thus far, explaining some of the evidence
9 February, 2018 0 Genetics in Zika and HIV drug approvals – the week in infectious diseases
Take a look at the top news stories of the week, including the FDA approval of HIV drug Biktarvy and the discovery of a genetic predisposition to congenital Zika syndrome.