In May 2026, an outbreak of Andes virus infection was reported among passengers and crew of the cruise ship MV Hondius. As of 27 May, 13 linked cases and three deaths have been reported, with ongoing ...

Population immunity to SARS-CoV-2 may alter the epidemic potential of a novel coronavirus through cross-protection. Here, the authors investigate the extent of cross-protection against existing corona...

We examined whether the recent emergence of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K, associated with an unusually early influenza season in the Northern hemisphere, was accompanied by a reduction in human popula...

The nosocomial transmission of respiratory viruses causes significant disruption to hospital care, but the spatial dynamics of transmission on hospital wards are poorly understood.

Author summary Preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission is of particular importance in hospital environments. Individuals in hospital can be more vulnerable to infection. Dealing with outbreaks can consume ...

Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician COLLEGE OF MVLSSchool of Infection and Immunity Job PurposeThe post holder will join the Bioinformatics group at the School of Infection and Immunity, MRC-U...

npj Complexity - Modeling the amplification of epidemic spread by individuals exposed to misinformation on social media

The nosocomial transmission of respiratory pathogens is an ongoing healthcare challenge, with consequences for the health of vulnerable individuals. Outbreaks in hospitals can require the closure of b...

Nosocomial infections are costly and airborne transmission is increasingly recognised as important for spread. Air Cleaning Units (ACUs) may reduce transmission but little research has focused on thei...

Discover an exciting academic career path as a Research Assistant/Associate at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!