https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Australia. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1002-14651858-cd012023-pub3-623f5813/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1002-14651858-cd012023-pub3-623f5813/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Findings align with routine first-line clinical provision of hearing aids to adults seeking help for hearing difficulties, while signalling ongoing uncertainty around benefits for mental health and cognition. AIDS Noise-induced hearing loss Treatment Climate and environment Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-33321-cdi-2026-50-020-ab952e89/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-33321-cdi-2026-50-020-ab952e89/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The report highlights a high hospital burden from confirmed influenza admissions, alongside moderate severity as indicated by intensive care unit admission proportions, and very low influenza-attributed mortality. Influenza Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-33321-cdi-2026-50-021-5d1ab8a5/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-33321-cdi-2026-50-021-5d1ab8a5/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The report documents an unprecedented two-year suppression of influenza activity in Australia concurrent with COVID-19 PHSMs, providing a descriptive baseline relevant to understanding how non-pharmaceutical measures and pandemic-era conditions can shape seasonal influenza epidemiology. Influenza COVID-19 Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1177-10901981261479324-f115e091/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1177-10901981261479324-f115e091/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Skin self-examination represents a secondary prevention approach for early skin cancer detection. Digital visual aids such as smartphone applications may support broader uptake and maintenance of these examination behaviors. AIDS Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-12688-wellcomeopenres-27378-1-ded6c4b1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-12688-wellcomeopenres-27378-1-ded6c4b1/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The compilation frames melioidosis as an escalating yet frequently ignored infectious threat that demands improved monitoring frameworks, uniform testing standards, and interdisciplinary coordination to decrease adverse health outcomes. Melioidosis Tuberculosis One Health Surveillance Outbreak investigation Antimicrobial resistance Diagnostics Treatment Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128846-d9886d88/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128846-d9886d88/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Immunization programs may achieve higher enrollment by aligning educational campaigns with accessible, patient-focused service models. Influenza Vaccination Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128863-a285187d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128863-a285187d/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Waning immunity following acellular pertussis vaccination has been observed in pertussis outbreaks, creating a need for more effective acellular pertussis vaccines. The findings support the potential use of this 2-component vaccine as a pertussis booster in adults. Pertussis Diphtheria Tetanus Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Randomised controlled trial https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128907-dee036dc/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128907-dee036dc/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The authors highlight the need for vaccine manufacturers and public- and animal-health policymakers to anticipate potentially lower public acceptance of mRNA vaccines and of animal-source foods derived from mRNA-vaccinated livestock, noting that scientific development must be matched by public acceptability for new vaccines to be optimally used. COVID-19 SARS Vaccination Health policy Cross-sectional study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-23-2600443-05bbfb72/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2026-31-23-2600443-05bbfb72/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The event demonstrates that sustained immunization programs can be circumvented by specific socioeconomic and environmental risk factors, necessitating targeted monitoring of cutaneous manifestations. Diphtheria Vaccination Outbreak investigation Genomic epidemiology Transmission dynamics Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013722-b8a39c4e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013722-b8a39c4e/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The findings identify geographic areas where the model estimates greater ecological suitability and conditional potential for human spillover. The authors state that the results may inform targeted surveillance and vector control planning, but the supplied evidence does not establish an ongoing or current transmission signal. Japanese Encephalitis Transmission dynamics One Health Surveillance Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-lanmic-2025-101105-dd3c0aac/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-lanmic-2025-101105-dd3c0aac/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The work supports development of a controlled human infection model that could accelerate novel gonorrhoea prevention and therapeutic strategies, addressing a pathogen of major public health concern due to rising prevalence and antimicrobial resistance. The selection approach prioritizes participant safety and identifies strains relevant for evaluating current and future vaccines. Gonorrhea Gonococcal infection Antimicrobial resistance Transmission dynamics Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmjopen-2025-099827-90b6b044/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmjopen-2025-099827-90b6b044/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Documented discrepancies in clinical workflows and patient outcomes underscore the necessity for harmonized regional guidelines tailored to specific epidemiological contexts. Rheumatic fever Diagnostics Cohort study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2471-blt-24-292748-5d05f795/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2471-blt-24-292748-5d05f795/ Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The publication underscores the necessity for enhanced interagency cooperation and expanded preventive healthcare access to manage future zoonotic spillover events effectively. Influenza H5N1 H7N9 Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Surveillance Vaccination Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-irv-70007-01fcf411/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-irv-70007-01fcf411/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The article provides Queensland-specific evidence on influenza activity and vaccine effectiveness during a year when vaccination was publicly funded for all residents. It also reports outcome-specific and age-specific effectiveness estimates, including estimates for hospitalisation. Influenza Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2023-11-010-fa8cc9af/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2023-11-010-fa8cc9af/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The findings support the value of whole genome sequencing for identifying clusters and resistance mutations in low-burden settings, which can inform contact tracing, surveillance, and treatment strategies for drug-resistant TB. Tuberculosis Genomic epidemiology Transmission dynamics Antimicrobial resistance Outbreak investigation Surveillance Treatment Cohort study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-023-08713-y-57000c0f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-023-08713-y-57000c0f/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The work informs workplace testing policy in Australia by illustrating how surveillance design choices shape detectability of COVID-19 outbreaks in occupational settings. COVID-19 SARS Outbreak investigation Surveillance Transmission dynamics Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2021-07-059-bee48e86/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2021-07-059-bee48e86/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The findings address readiness for COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring and identify opportunities to enhance pharmacovigilance systems that could contribute to both local and global vaccine safety surveillance. Transparent communication was emphasized as essential for addressing vaccine safety concerns during the pandemic. COVID-19 Influenza SARS Vaccination Surveillance Vaccine safety Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2020-25-47-2001847-08a38edb/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2020-25-47-2001847-08a38edb/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that movement restrictions within and into Australia may have temporarily eliminated influenza circulation, demonstrating the broader impact of COVID-19 control measures on respiratory disease epidemiology. COVID-19 Influenza SARS Surveillance Travel medicine Outbreak investigation Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0008659-b164e23b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0008659-b164e23b/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT The findings are relevant to hospital treatment policy and guideline maintenance for melioidosis in tropical settings. Melioidosis Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2019-24-33-1900421-27c620d3/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2019-24-33-1900421-27c620d3/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT These unprecedented interseasonal outbreaks followed a mild 2018 influenza season and highlight the need for year-round influenza surveillance even in temperate climates with strong seasonal patterns. The event underscores that interseasonal influenza activity can reach levels comparable to or exceeding typical seasonal peaks. Influenza Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007376-b2614eac/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007376-b2614eac/ Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Findings are relevant for anticipating periods of higher importation risk and considering climatic drivers of overseas chikungunya activity when planning Australian preparedness, given the presence of suitable local vectors. Chikungunya Travel medicine Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2111-141802-05ef0fd0/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2111-141802-05ef0fd0/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT The report is relevant to transmission investigations for melioidosis because it describes environmental sampling paired with genomic comparison in a suspected inhalational case. It may help contextualize how environmental sources are studied in relation to human infection, without establishing broader frequency or surveillance patterns. Melioidosis Transmission dynamics Genomic epidemiology Climate and environment Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2009-04-063-92a6a7dd/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2009-04-063-92a6a7dd/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Surveillance data are essential for vaccine formulation, vaccination policy decisions, and monitoring vaccine impact. The dynamic and regionally variable epidemiology of meningococcal disease necessitates ongoing surveillance to guide public health interventions. Meningococcal disease Treatment Vaccination Outbreak investigation Surveillance Health policy Journal article