GIDS Research Radar · Macao https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Macao. en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:45:11 GMT Pragmatic weight estimation for dosing of a new paediatric treatment for schistosomiasis prevention and control in preschool-aged children: a feasibility study in Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-026-01507-9-be5ded26/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-026-01507-9-be5ded26/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Reliable weight estimation without scales may support dosing of paediatric praziquantel in community programmes and routine child health services. Schistosomiasis Treatment Journal article Development and evaluation of a multiplex PCR for simultaneous detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, Mycobacterium avium complex, and Burkholderia pseudomallei in clinical specimens https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014730-2fa88649/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014730-2fa88649/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT In co-endemic areas, the tool may support faster, differentiated detection and thus better case finding and management for the three infections. Tuberculosis Melioidosis Diagnostics Journal article National and subnational burden of HIV-negative MDR-TB in China, 1990–2023: Spatio-temporal heterogeneity, long-term trends, and projections https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2026-106816-5a1d1c81/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2026-106816-5a1d1c81/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Persistent challenges from rising prevalence and geographic unevenness in China point to needs for sustained policy, diagnostic, and community approaches. Tuberculosis Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis AIDS Health policy Journal article Analysis of imported Chikungunya cases in China from 2006 to 2026. https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmicb-2026-1856429-54c7476e/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmicb-2026-1856429-54c7476e/ Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The study identifies imported chikungunya among returning travelers as relevant to possible reintroduction and local transmission in China. It emphasizes prevention, control, travel medicine, and vaccine approval as public health priorities. Chikungunya Travel medicine Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Genomic epidemiology Genomic study National and subnational burden of XDR-TB in China, 1990–2023: Long-term trends, regional disparities, and projections, 2024–2050 https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2026-106728-db5b382e/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2026-106728-db5b382e/ Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Findings highlight geographic disparities and age-related patterns in XDR-TB burden across China and are positioned by the authors as a basis for precision control strategies and targeted interventions in high-risk regions, particularly Xinjiang and Tibet, with attention to elderly populations. Tuberculosis Antimicrobial resistance Journal article Unmasking Mycobacterium avium: two case reports of cutaneous lesions in HIV patients after initiation of an integrase inhibitor-based regimen https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-12588-0-39b52e1c/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-12588-0-39b52e1c/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Clinicians should suspect non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease in advanced HIV patients with new inflammatory signs after treatment start, especially where diagnostic delay is frequent. AIDS Tuberculosis HIV infection Diagnostics Treatment Journal article Explosive chikungunya virus outbreak in China https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2025-108089-03cdb07e/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2025-108089-03cdb07e/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The unprecedented scale shows how ecological and mobility factors can turn local introductions into major epidemics, highlighting needs for surveillance, genomics, data sharing, and vaccine readiness. Chikungunya Outbreak investigation Travel medicine Surveillance Transmission dynamics Vaccination Journal article Development and evaluation of recombinant E2 protein based IgM capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and double antigen sandwich ELISA for detection of antibodies to Chikungunya virus https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010829-c9cafb69/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0010829-c9cafb69/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The assays may support lab diagnosis and serological investigation to evaluate chikungunya transmission risk per the authors' stated use. Chikungunya Diagnostics Transmission dynamics Travel medicine Journal article Lead compounds for the development of SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease inhibitors https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-021-22362-2-89d72344/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41467-021-22362-2-89d72344/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT The three compounds may serve as chemical starting points for developing SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease inhibitors, but the supplied abstract does not establish antiviral efficacy or clinical utility. COVID-19 SARS Outbreak investigation Journal article Update: Increase in Human Infections with Novel Asian Lineage Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Viruses During the Fifth Epidemic — China, October 1, 2016–August 7, 2017 https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm6635a2-b7cfd6ed/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm6635a2-b7cfd6ed/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT Asian H7N9 carries the highest pandemic potential among assessed influenza viruses per the IRAT. Agencies are enhancing surveillance, lab detection, and candidate vaccine virus development to support preparedness. H7N9 Influenza H5N1 Surveillance Vaccination Treatment Climate and environment Journal article Increase in Human Infections with Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus During the Fifth Epidemic — China, October 2016–February 2017 https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm6609e2-b45115ca/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm6609e2-b45115ca/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT The marked increase in human A(H7N9) cases during the fifth epidemic represents a significant public health concern given the high severity of illness (88% pneumonia, 68% ICU admission, 41% mortality in earlier epidemics) and continued risk from poultry exposure. Influenza H7N9 H5N1 Travel medicine Transmission dynamics Outbreak investigation Vaccination Journal article Mycobacteria causing human cervical lymphadenitis in pastoral communities in the Karamoja region of Uganda https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268807009004-9be591f6/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s0950268807009004-9be591f6/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT The findings document human infection with zoonotic mycobacteria in communities where raw milk and meat consumption is routine, and highlight occupational risk from environmental mycobacteria in transhumant ecosystems lacking safe drinking water. Tuberculosis One Health Treatment Climate and environment Journal article