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New impact factor for Current Research in Microbial Sciences: IF = 5.8 sciencedirect.com/journal/curren… #OpenAccess #microbiology

An antiviral pill has, for the first time, been shown to prevent COVID-19 in people exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus go.nature.com/4nAMi6g

#Hantavirus update: As of 12 May, no new deaths have been reported since 2 May. Of the 11 total cases reported to @WHO, eight have been laboratory-confirmed as Andes virus infections. One remaining case is undergoing further testing. WHO continues to assess the risk to the global population as low. We remain in close contact with experts from all involved countries and continue to receive weekly reports on the health and well-being of passengers and crew through official IHR channels. International coordination continues to support efforts to protect public health.

A major study has confirmed the impact of the malaria vaccine, saving lives and reducing hospitalisations. 🧵

Manganese Homeostasis Supports Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Oxidative Stress Defense and Replication in Acanthamoeba castellanii Phagosomes sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #OpenAccess #amoeba

.@WHO’s assessment on #hantavirus continues to be that the risk to health globally is low. My latest update ⬇️

#Bifidobacterium stercoris KC84 attenuates IBS-D-like symptoms via modulation of #serotonin-related pathways & dendritic cell-mediated IFN-β induction. #Probiotic B. stercoris eases #IBS‑D via serotonin modulation & an IFNβ–smooth muscle axis sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #openaccess

Indeed, health comes first - everywhere. Together, President @vonderleyen! x.com/vonderleyen/st…

Biogeography-associated emergence of enhanced oxygen tolerance in the abundant human gut commensal Segatella copri. PerR and OxyR shape Segatella oxygen tolerance, revealing lifestyle‑driven recent gut evolution. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Maternal helminths rewire the #microbiota to promote offspring antiviral #immunity. Maternal helminths reshape microbiota to boost offspring antiviral immunity via indole-3-propionic acid (IPA)‑driven IFN‑I protection. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #virology

New evidence shows malaria vaccination is significantly reducing child deaths in Africa, @WHO says. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

Could vaccines be delivered as a nasal spray instead of a syringe? Scientists are investigating whether nasal vaccines could improve protection against respiratory viruses by stopping infections closer to the point of entry. Here’s the latest: bit.ly/4cXBpWY

#Hantavirus is not COVID, and the risk to the people of Tenerife is low because of the nature of the disease and the actions of the Spanish government. I commend Spain’s response, in line with the International Health Regulations, and the strong show of solidarity by Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon, the citizens of the country, and the people of Tenerife. @WHO will continue supporting in any way possible because this is important for the world and for Tenerife. Solidarity is the best immunity.

Streptomyces enrichment in roots during #drought is uncoupled from plant benefit and is driven by host suppression of iron uptake and #immunity sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #microbiology #plants

#Hantavirus : pour le virologue Gustavo Palacios, « le virus de l’espèce Andes n’est pas aussi transmissible que d’autres virus respiratoires ». Il estime que le risque de propagation est limité si des mesures simples de distanciation sont prises. lemonde.fr/planete/articl…

Lower rotavirus vaccine uptake could trigger resurgence in severe childhood illness. Since rotavirus vaccines became available in 2006, severe illness has dropped significantly. Read more: ow.ly/Ige850YWKX8

Highlights from Disease Outbreak News on #hantavirus linked to MV Hondius: ▪️ As of 8 May, a total of 8 cases, including 3 deaths, have been reported. 6 cases are confirmed as Andes virus. 4 patients are currently hospitalized. One case previously reported as suspected has now been reclassified as a non-case after testing negative for Andes (ANDV) virus through specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serology. ▪️ Epidemiological investigations are underway to determine the source of exposure, including on the travel history and potential exposures of the first case. ▪️One expert from WHO, one from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (@ECDC_EU) are on board the cruise ship to provide support to the passengers, crews and ship operators during the journey. ▪️ WHO has developed and shared technical guidance documents in support of countries affected by the event, including covering management of the event on the ship, investigation of cases, disembarkation and management of returning passengers and crew members. ▪️ An adult male, who disembarked in Tristan da Cunha on 14 April, is currently stable and in isolation. He is currently a probable case until laboratory confirmation. ▪️ Passengers who travelled on the same flight from St Helena to South Africa along with one of the confirmed cases have been contacted. 👉🏽To date, 75 contacts have been identified in South Africa, of whom 42 have been traced by national authorities and are currently under monitoring. Here is what WHO advises: ▪️ Countries involved in this event continue public health coordination and management efforts on board conveyances and in countries where cases and/or contacts are present or will be returning to. Early recognition of suspected cases, prompt isolation, and consistent adherence to recommended infection prevention and control measures remain essential to protect healthcare personnel, other passengers and crew members. Current evidence does not support usefulness of routine laboratory testing or quarantine of asymptomatic contacts. Read the full disease outbreak news here: bit.ly/49AGmUM

New #Andes virus isolate haplotype obtained during prospective close contacts follow-up of an #Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome fatal case, Chile sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #OpenAccess #virology

Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and can occasionally spread to people. Here’s what you need to know about #hantavirus: What they are, how they spread, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection