https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Japan. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-ofid-ofag533-2c8321c6/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-ofid-ofag533-2c8321c6/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The data underscore potential vulnerabilities in viral containment when standard prophylactic medication elements are removed from ongoing care plans. These observations may assist health authorities in refining monitoring protocols for patient populations transitioning between therapeutic strategies in areas where population-level immunization coverage remains incomplete. Hepatitis B Hepatitis D Treatment Vaccination Cohort study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128869-4c6119c4/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128869-4c6119c4/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT These outcomes reinforce the utility of existing immunization protocols for youth amid evolving viral genetics, highlighting the need for longitudinal tracking as alternative delivery methods gain traction. Influenza H5N1 Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-108514-a57fc5f4/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-108514-a57fc5f4/ Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings support continued evaluation of emerging H5N1 viruses because transmission characteristics may vary among viruses in this clade. The abstract links this work to risk assessment of pandemic potential but does not provide clinical guidance or population-level estimates. H5N1 Influenza Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-108397-8cc21dd3/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-108397-8cc21dd3/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The convergence of resistance, hypervirulence, and potential vaccine escape within a dominant lineage is framed by the authors as grounds to revisit antibiotic stewardship and pertussis vaccination strategies. Pertussis Genomic epidemiology Antimicrobial resistance Surveillance Vaccination Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-023-44092-3-bd1cafab/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-023-44092-3-bd1cafab/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The findings are positioned by the authors as contributing to understanding of the ongoing mpox outbreak in China and to informing joint prevention and control strategies. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2610-191531-349124c0/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2610-191531-349124c0/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT The findings address whether pediatric pneumococcal conjugate vaccination alters adult protection from PPSV23 against invasive pneumococcal disease and may inform interpretation of adult pneumococcal vaccine performance in Japan. Invasive pneumococcal disease Vaccination Treatment Vaccine effectiveness Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2020-25-10-2000180-239b30cc/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2020-25-10-2000180-239b30cc/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide early empirical evidence on asymptomatic COVID-19 transmission in a closed setting, relevant to outbreak investigation and transmission dynamics during the early pandemic phase. COVID-19 SARS Travel medicine Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007270-bd102ceb/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0007270-bd102ceb/ Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT The findings expand understanding of Leptospira diversity in environmental reservoirs relevant to zoonotic transmission. The identification of new potentially infectious species and insights into virulence evolution may inform future surveillance and risk assessment, though clinical significance remains to be determined. Leptospirosis Genomic epidemiology Transmission dynamics Climate and environment One Health Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2015-20-26-21178-f29769cf/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es2015-20-26-21178-f29769cf/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT The article identifies a possible need for public health authorities and surveillance systems to remain prepared for increased norovirus activity associated with the GII.P17-GII.17 strain. The abstract does not establish the magnitude or duration of any future increase. Gastroenteritis Surveillance Commentary https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid1409-070845-bd01d6aa/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid1409-070845-bd01d6aa/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The paper presents Japan’s rabies regulatory system as a practical example of elimination-oriented prevention and control. The abstract explicitly frames the current system as a potential model for rabies elimination elsewhere. Rabies Plague Vaccination Climate and environment Journal article