Infectious Diseases

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Swine Influenza Evolution in Vietnam Reveals Persistent H1 Clades

Genomic surveillance in Vietnam found persistent swine influenza clades, repeated introductions, and reassortment with pandemic H1N1 internal genes.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Oct 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Infectious Diseases·CDC EID

Avian Influenza Reassortment May Be Driving Zoonotic Spillover in Asia

CDC perspective argues reassortment in endemic H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1 viruses may be driving new human infections in Asia…

Oct 17, 2026

Infectious Diseases·CDC EID

Listeria genomics links clinical isolates to foods in New York study

Whole-genome sequencing of 2,378 Listeria isolates in New York linked clinical strains to food sources and sharpened outbreak…

Oct 17, 2026

Infectious Diseases·Lancet ID

Bundibugyo virus evidence map exposes major research gaps

A rapid evidence map of Bundibugyo virus disease found sparse trial data, a 32.8% case fatality estimate, and…

Oct 17, 2026

Infectious Diseases·Lancet ID

Daptomycin dosing for enterococcal bloodstream infection and endocarditis

A Lancet Infectious Diseases analysis examines daptomycin dosing, susceptibility testing gaps, and practical management of enterococcal bacteremia and…

Oct 17, 2026

Infectious Diseases·NLM

Global LRI burden fell in children, but deaths remain high worldwide

GBD 2023 shows lower respiratory infections still caused 2.5 million deaths in 2023, with major gains in children…

Oct 17, 2026

Infectious Diseases·CDC EID

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole-Resistant Nocardiosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient

A renal transplant recipient developed disseminated trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-resistant nocardiosis despite prophylaxis, with pulmonary and brain involvement.

Oct 17, 2026

Infectious Diseases·Lancet ID