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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 9h

Can #Africa eliminate #rabies by 2030? This review highlights barriers including limited vaccine access, weak surveillance and funding gaps, while emphasizing mass vaccination, community education and #OneHealth strategies. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What will it take to reverse #tuberculosis's resurgence? This commentary highlights #COVID19 disruptions, drug resistance, socioeconomic barriers and funding gaps, calling for stronger diagnostics, primary care and sustained investment. #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Can rare #FungalInfections be hiding behind misleading test results? This case of #TrichosporonInkin bloodstream infection revealed species misidentification and #AntigenCrossReactivity, highlighting major diagnostic challenges. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#MarburgVirus outbreaks can expose critical gaps in #epidemic preparedness. This review highlights challenges in surveillance, diagnostics, #healthcare capacity and cross-border coordination, emphasizing priorities for stronger outbreak response. #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What triggers female #schistosomes to produce eggs? This review explores how male-derived BATT, female developmental programs and host signals regulate reproduction, revealing potential targets to disrupt transmission. #parasite #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Understanding how #HelicobacterPylori spreads remains crucial for preventing #GastricDiseases. This review explores pathogen–host–environment interactions and oral–oral, gastro-oral, fecal–oral and #MotherToChildTransmission routes. #OpenAccess #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Smarter #PathogenSurveillance could transform disease response. Genomics, #MultiOmics and #AI can improve pathogen tracking, transmission prediction and resistance profiling while addressing data quality, bias and privacy challenges. #OpenAccess #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Could hidden #ColistinResistance in pathogenic #Vibrio threaten a last-resort antibiotic? This study identifies NMCR-6 and 13 variants across seven clinically important Vibrio species, revealing its broad global distribution. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Pyriproxyfen could help tackle rising #InsecticideResistance in mosquito control. This review explores its action and novel delivery methods, including PPF stations and sterile insect techniques for sustainable #VectorManagement. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Diphtheria, though vaccine‑preventable, continues to cause deaths in #Nigeria. Post‑COVID outbreaks expose systemic, social, and environmental gaps, and only a holistic, multifaceted approach can curb transmission and drive eradication. #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Faster #InfluenzaA detection could strengthen outbreak surveillance. Genome-wide screening identified M-gene fragments with >99% specificity and HA markers across 26 subtypes, while multiplex #PCR primers achieved >98% predicted accuracy. #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Can #MosquitoSurveillance keep pace with rising epidemics? From manual traps to #AI, IoT, and drones, innovation is building intelligent networks that promise precise, sustainable control of #MosquitoBorneDiseases worldwide. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

What if the most effective way to stop parasite transmission is to interrupt reproduction itself? This review explores #SexualDevelopment in #ApicomplexanParasites, revealing new opportunities for transmission-blocking therapies. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Learn why #mosquitoes prefer certain people. This review shows how CO₂, body odor, heat, and #pathogens shape host-seeking behavior, revealing new targets to reduce mosquito bites and disease spread. #MosquitoBorneDiseases #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Stopping #VectorBorneDiseases starts with understanding the vectors. This review shows how genomic differences shape host-seeking, #PathogenTransmission, and vector competence across major insect vectors. #Mosquitoes #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#Microorganisms drive advances in infection research and #DiseaseTransmission. Decoding Infection and Transmission publishes peer-reviewed research on microbial pathogenesis and #HostPathogenInteractions. Explore the journal: t.co/Ao8DZGNMAN

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Protecting effective #MRSA therapies requires constant surveillance. This study finds reduced #vancomycin sensitivity but improved linezolid susceptibility, reinforcing the need for evidence-based antibiotic use. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

See how #epidemic models can better predict healthcare demand. This study introduces the SEIVR model, improving forecasts of disease progression, hospitalizations, recoveries, and healthcare resource needs. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Predicting #MosquitoBorneDiseases starts with understanding mosquito behavior. This review shows how #CircadianRhythms shape mosquito blood-feeding and #DiseaseTransmission, and how environmental change may disrupt both. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Faster infectious disease detection saves lives. This review shows how #AI is advancing antimicrobial resistance prediction, outbreak forecasting, and rapid diagnostics to strengthen precision #PublicHealth. #MachineLearning #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#Brucellosis continues to burden livestock and #PublicHealth. This study highlights rising prevalence in Nigeria, emphasizing stronger surveillance, vaccination, and #OneHealth strategies to reduce disease and economic losses. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Emerging #TickBorne viruses demand closer attention. This review examines #AlongshanVirus, highlighting its spread, pathogenicity, and diagnostic advances to support better surveillance and #PublicHealth preparedness. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Controlling #ZoonoticDiseases requires coordinated action. This review highlights how #OneHealth, integrated surveillance, and new technologies can strengthen #echinococcosis prevention and accelerate disease control. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Why does #cholera keep returning? This review identifies gaps in water, sanitation, vaccination, surveillance, and healthcare systems, outlining practical strategies for long-term cholera prevention in #Nigeria. #PublicHealth #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Preventing mother-to-child #HepatitisBvirus transmission requires more than lowering viral load. This study reports the first evidence of HBV #GenotypeSwitching during vertical transmission, revealing new complexities in HBV spread. #OpenAccess #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Why some #YersiniaPestis strains remain highly virulent is still not fully understood. This study shows a conserved 33 kb prophage alone cannot restore #virulence and introduces the first #BAClibrary to advance genomic research. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#LassaFever remains a global health challenge. This review highlights emerging #antivirals, #MonoclonalAntibodies, and combination therapies that could outperform ribavirin and improve stage-specific treatment. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Can #mosquito control succeed without informed communities? This review shows #PublicEducation strengthens prevention, surveillance, and community action, making it a core pillar of effective #IntegratedMosquitoManagement. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

What drives #malaria risk beyond climate alone? This study found ecological zones were stronger predictors than climate, with #RandomForest delivering the best accuracy for supporting targeted, data-driven malaria interventions. #AI #OpenAccess #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#NipahVirus’s >70% fatality rate and #pandemic potential make #vaccine development a global health imperative. Targeting G and pre‑fusion F proteins, candidates show strong efficacy in animals, guiding strategies for future pandemic threats. #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Earlier #Tuberculosis (TB) detection can improve survival. A PSO-optimized Neuro-Fuzzy model achieved 91.2% accuracy, outperforming conventional #AI approaches and offering a more reliable diagnosis in resource-limited settings. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What will it take to stop #anthrax outbreaks in #Africa? This review highlights surveillance gaps, limited vaccination, and diagnostic challenges, showing why a #OneHealth approach is essential for sustainable disease control. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Stopping #malaria means stopping #Plasmodium inside mosquitoes. This review highlights #mosquito immune defenses at key parasite bottlenecks, revealing targets for next-generation malaria transmission-blocking strategies. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Earlier #Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis can improve outcomes. #GeneXpert reduced diagnosis time from 5 days to 1 day, while older adults and men showed greater inflammation and higher risks of treatment-related #LiverInjury. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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MESA - the malaria knowledge hub @mesamalaria.org · 28/08/2026

📢 Applications are open for the #MAP Geospatial Modelling for Public Health Workshop 🗓️ 15–18 Sep 2026 📍 Dodoma, Tanzania Basic R, statistical inference and introductory Bayesian methods required ⏳ Deadline: 30 Aug 2026 🔗 shorturl.at/HVt3W

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Global Health EDCTP3 @globalhealthedctp3.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What if a simple screening and prevention package could help prevent deaths in people starting #HIV treatment? The #EDCTP-funded REMSTART trial showed that combining screening, preventive treatment and community support reduced deaths by 28%. 🔗 www.global-health-edctp3.europa.eu/results-and-...

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Reducing deaths from a serious HIV complication through early screening and treatment

A simple, three-part package combining screening, preventive treatment and community adherence support significantly cuts deaths among people starting HIV treatment with advanced disease.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

RAPID REACTION: Reports of rare 'airport malaria' after two German workers die LSHTM expert outlines how airport #malaria occurs, why it’s distinct from imported malaria, and the measures needed to prevent future outbreaks 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth

Light blue graphic with white text reading: “Airport malaria is a rare phenomenon... Across the continent, including the UK, there have been over 140 cases reported to date." Jo Lines, Professor of Malaria Control and Vector Biology, LSHTM.

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Predicting #DiseaseOutbreaks remains a global challenge. This review shows how #AI integrates diverse data to improve outbreak forecasting, identify transmission risks, & advance precision epidemiology. #InfectiousDisease #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Improving #HIV testing during pregnancy saves lives. This study shows SMOTE-enhanced #MachineLearning better identifies women at risk of missing HIV testing, supporting targeted interventions in resource-limited settings. #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Why are #meningitis outbreaks rising again? This study links the resurgence to serogroup C strains not covered by current #vaccines, highlighting the need for broader immunization and stronger outbreak response. #Nigeria #OpenAccess in #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 26/08/2026

Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC/Uganda - 26 Aug: On 25 Aug, DRC reported 5 656 (+72) cases & 2 715 (+35) deaths. 792 patients remain in isolation. No change in Uganda or EU/EEA. EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW. Info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC #PublicHealth #Ebola #IDsky #EpiSky

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MalariaWorld @malariaworld.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

VIDEO - Watch the recorded APMEN webinar "World Mosquito Day 2026 "What is the Future of Mosquito Vector Control?" Watch this webinar: www.malariaworld.org/events/video... #malaria #webinar

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IDDjobs @iddjobs.org · 26/08/2026

Postdoc (San Diego, USA) Develop AI-enabled large-scale surveillance tools through outbreak.info. at Scripps Research More details: iddjobs.org/jobs/2579

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MESA - the malaria knowledge hub @mesamalaria.org · 27/08/2026

🧪 @mmv.org 9th African Call for Proposals is open Funding is available for research in medicinal chemistry, assay development, computer-aided drug discovery and innovative biology ⏳ Deadline: 29 Aug 2026, 12:00 CEST

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MMV 9th African call for proposals for malaria drug discovery - MESA

MMV launches the 9th African call for proposals for malaria drug discovery for African scientists. Application deadline, 29 August 2026 at 12:00 pm (CEST).

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Decoding Infection and Transmission @dit-journal.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

See what's threatening #malaria control. This perspective reveals how rising resistance and funding gaps endanger decades of progress, highlighting the need for stronger surveillance and sustained investment. #WorldMalariaReport2025 @unistra.fr #DIT_Journal: doi.org/10.1016/j.dc...

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MESA - the malaria knowledge hub @mesamalaria.org · 25/08/2026

📢 Applications open for the #AfricaCDC Epidemiology Fellowship 2026 A fully funded 2-year fellowship combining training in Addis Ababa with field placement in an African Union Member State ⏳ Deadline: 26 Aug 🔗 Apply & learn more: shorturl.at/7XENV

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MESA - the malaria knowledge hub @mesamalaria.org · 26/08/2026

📢 Applications are open for the 2026 ERC Advanced Grants @erc.europa.eu The scheme supports leading researchers with a strong track record across all fields of research, with grants of up to €2.5 million for 5 years ⏳ Deadline: 27 Aug 🔗 Learn more:

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ERC Advanced Grant - Funding for Established Research Leaders

The ERC Advanced Grant offers up to €2.5 million over 5 years to support leading principal investigators in pursuing ground-breaking, high-risk research across all disciplines.

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Global Health EDCTP3 @globalhealthedctp3.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📢 Funding opportunity from @afro.who.int & TDR 2026–27 Impact Grants for Implementation Research on regional health priorities. 💰 Up to US$15,000/grant 🌍 African Region researchers 📅 Deadline: 15 Sept 2026 📝 Apply via eTDR portal www.afro.who.int/call-for-app...

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 24/08/2026

Last week in epidemiology - check our regular report on active public health threats - the CDTR and find out what ECDC was focusing its epidemiological surveillance activities on! Find the full report here: bit.ly/45KB4UE

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Communicable disease threats report, 15 - 21 August 2026, week 34

This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 15-21 August 2026, and includes updates on Ebola, respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, swine flu, West Nile...

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Global Health EDCTP3 @globalhealthedctp3.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our #ACTPREP project is offering 25 fellowships in clinical trials and epidemic preparedness research. Open to nationals of DRC, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. 🔗 news.mak.ac.ug/2026/08/call-for-applications-act-prep-15-phd-and-10-postdoctoral-research-fellowships/

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