https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Spain. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-medcli-2026-107565-28481b3b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-medcli-2026-107565-28481b3b/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tularemia is classified as a CDC Category A bioterrorism agent due to extreme virulence (infection possible with as few as 10 cells) and 30% mortality in untreated cases. The documented re-emergence across multiple Northern Hemisphere regions underscores the need for updated clinical awareness and early diagnostic capacity. Tularemia Vaccination Genomic epidemiology Diagnostics Treatment Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-tropicalmed11080235-dd86d1c5/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-tropicalmed11080235-dd86d1c5/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Strengthening clinician education and integrating standardized protocols into official recommendations may decrease evaluation delays and treatment disparities. Leishmaniasis HIV infection Surveillance Diagnostics Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1073-pnas-2536892123-cd52f112/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1073-pnas-2536892123-cd52f112/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Historical reconstruction of transmission pathways contributes to scholarly debates regarding plague ecology and the biological characteristics of late pandemic waves. Plague Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128940-cfedef80/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128940-cfedef80/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings identify serotype 3 and PCR-based diagnosis as prominent features of the reported paediatric PCV13-type invasive pneumococcal disease cases. The abstract also reports that the authors considered molecular diagnostics, ongoing surveillance, and improved serotype 3 protection relevant to this issue. Invasive pneumococcal disease Vaccination Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s095026882610123x-ac7defb2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s095026882610123x-ac7defb2/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Autochthonous dengue transmission in southern Europe represents a growing public health concern. The work proposes strategies to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, improve outbreak preparedness, and optimize vector-control policies in the context of global change. Dengue Transmission dynamics Surveillance Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2025-2589547-f48fa2f9/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1080-22221751-2025-2589547-f48fa2f9/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Wastewater surveillance uncovered greater enterovirus diversity than clinical reporting alone, detecting 56 types not identified through clinical channels. The authors suggest this integrated approach may enable early detection of emerging public health threats and reveal hidden viral diversity missed by routine clinical surveillance. SARS COVID-19 Surveillance Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2025-30-44-2500222-f030b3b1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2025-30-44-2500222-f030b3b1/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The report illustrates how surveillance-triggered microbiological and immunological work-up can guide targeted chemoprophylaxis and 4CMenB vaccination among a large contact network, and underscores the need to monitor emergence of the 19-54 genosubtype. Meningococcal disease Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2022-05-022-97a8b288/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2022-05-022-97a8b288/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The registry addresses a recognized barrier in pandemic response by providing a centralized infrastructure to accelerate clinical trial recruitment across European countries, potentially shortening the timeline for vaccine and treatment development during infectious disease outbreaks. COVID-19 SARS Treatment Vaccination Travel medicine Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2022-01-015-363843da/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2022-01-015-363843da/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Despite existing vaccination programs targeting older adults and high-risk groups, substantial influenza burden persists in Europe. The findings suggest that combined strategies using improved vaccines for the elderly and universal pediatric vaccination may offer direct and indirect protection that is cost-effective across diverse European settings, supporting broader policy considerations for seasonal influenza control. Influenza Vaccination Transmission dynamics Health policy Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2021-26-24-2100452-01d3c59c/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2021-26-24-2100452-01d3c59c/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The findings support the prioritization of long-term care facility residents for COVID-19 vaccination and demonstrate high effectiveness of mRNA vaccines in this vulnerable population, particularly for preventing severe outcomes. COVID-19 SARS Vaccination Outbreak investigation Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s2666-5247-20-30060-4-6104c6b0/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s2666-5247-20-30060-4-6104c6b0/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT Direct whole-genome sequencing may enable culture-independent, real-time genomic epidemiology and drug resistance surveillance, which could be particularly valuable in settings lacking culture and phenotypic drug susceptibility testing capacity. Tuberculosis Genomic epidemiology Surveillance Transmission dynamics Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2018-23-47-1700837-52014a14/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2018-23-47-1700837-52014a14/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT The article suggests that entomological monitoring around viraemic travelers may help identify possible local dengue transmission early. In GIDS terms, it is a surveillance-relevant report with context for detectability in a European setting. Dengue Surveillance Transmission dynamics Travel medicine Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268816000133-e9d44eb2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268816000133-e9d44eb2/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT The findings are relevant to arbovirus ecology and bird-based monitoring because birds are described as the main reservoir hosts for WNV. The abstract also places the results in relation to horse-farm occurrence in southern Spain during 2013. West Nile virus Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics One Health Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-13-20-18872-en-e03697ee/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-13-20-18872-en-e03697ee/ Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT The report highlights the value of regional surveillance networks in early detection and laboratory classification of measles cases, which is relevant to elimination efforts in Spain. Measles Outbreak investigation Vaccination Climate and environment Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-j-1708-8305-2008-00191-x-a95be0d2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-j-1708-8305-2008-00191-x-a95be0d2/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest Q fever should be included in differential diagnosis for febrile travelers returning from tropical regions, indicating potential utility in travel-related infectious disease surveillance and clinical decision-making. Q fever Travel medicine Treatment Climate and environment Journal article