Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), an autoimmune disorder causing dangerously low platelet counts, is rarely associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in otherwise healthy individuals.

New research highlights the critical role Aspergillus species play in bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition marked by airway damage.

Socioeconomic barriers and medical distrust hindered COVID-19 vaccine completion among cancer survivors, a high-risk group for severe outcomes from the virus, according to a recent study.

Africa CDC has dispatched a team to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to investigate an unknown pathogen, identified as “Disease X,” which has caused severe illness and a high mortality rate, especially among children.

A single genetic mutation in the bovine influenza H5N1 virus may have the potential to adapt to human hosts.

Patients with cancer vaccinated against COVID-19 within 6 months before infection showed significantly higher survival rates, according to a new analysis from the ASCO COVID-19 Registry.

A retrospective study highlighted the effectiveness of remdesivir in reducing 30-day COVID-19-related readmissions among vulnerable patient populations, including older adults and those with immunocompromising conditions.

Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke (CS) may significantly worsen the severity of influenza A virus (IAV) infections, not only through direct lung damage but also via changes in the microbiota.