https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Mexico. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-trstmh-trag097-2f6c7451/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-trstmh-trag097-2f6c7451/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The disconnect between maternal detection and neonatal treatment reveals a fractured care chain for congenital Chagas disease in Mexico. The authors identify urgent need for universal prenatal screening and standardized molecular diagnostics at birth to fulfill Pan American Health Organization Elimination Initiative commitments. Chagas disease Transmission dynamics Diagnostics Treatment Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014671-0a2f1ad1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014671-0a2f1ad1/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The confirmed establishment of genetically diverse Ae. aegypti populations in southeastern Iran represents an emerging invasion corridor that elevates arbovirus transmission risk, including dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever. The genetic connectivity with endemic regions in Latin America, Africa, and South Asia underscores the need for integrated vector monitoring and genomic surveillance to inform prevention strategies. Dengue Chikungunya Yellow fever Surveillance Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128947-dcbe5378/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128947-dcbe5378/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide country- and age-specific estimates of the proportion of adult invasive pneumococcal disease associated with serotypes covered by available vaccines. The analysis indicates that PCV21 had broader estimated serotype coverage than the other vaccines assessed, while the abstract does not measure vaccination-program implementation, vaccine effectiveness, or reductions in disease after vaccination. Invasive pneumococcal disease Vaccination Surveillance Cross-sectional study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7518a1-a851abde/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7518a1-a851abde/ Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The authors highlight the need for enhanced prevention, clinical awareness, and tailored public health messaging for travelers to dengue-endemic areas, given the marked increase in reported cases and associated hospitalizations and deaths. Dengue Surveillance Travel medicine Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004874-00078e1d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004874-00078e1d/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mexico and the broader Americas region have experienced increased dengue incidence in recent years, prompting concerns that climate changes may enhance transmission. Understanding serotype-specific transmission patterns can inform assessments of intervention impact. Dengue Transmission dynamics Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013199-12ffe081/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013199-12ffe081/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The validated distribution models identify areas of suitable habitat for Chagas disease vectors in the domestic cycle, providing information to support epidemiological control efforts and improve surveillance strategies in Hidalgo, Mexico. Chagas disease Surveillance Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2903-j-efsa-2025-9520-80483e0c/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2903-j-efsa-2025-9520-80483e0c/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Human infections with currently circulating avian A(H5) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses remain rare despite widespread animal circulation; the assessed EU/EEA risk is low for the general public and low-to-moderate for those with occupational exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments. Influenza H5N1 Gastroenteritis Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0002713-3865f94e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0002713-3865f94e/ Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT Assessing alternative digital tracking mechanisms may help mitigate the operational delays and resource demands inherent in standard reporting networks, assuming regional performance boundaries are clearly defined. Dengue COVID-19 Surveillance Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2001-120101-4ae7c610/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid2001-120101-4ae7c610/ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT The report provides evidence that contact tracing around an infected international-flight passenger can identify additional confirmed cases across passenger and community-contact groups. Influenza COVID-19 Outbreak investigation Travel medicine Surveillance Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1126-science-1176062-dd6d7e10/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1126-science-1176062-dd6d7e10/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The findings provided early pandemic assessment crucial for informing health responses to a rapidly spreading novel influenza virus. Transmissibility was substantially higher than seasonal influenza and comparable to lower estimates from previous pandemics, while clinical severity appeared less than the 1918 pandemic but comparable to the 1957 pandemic. Influenza Novel influenza A Travel medicine Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmj-332-7552-1247-611e8f2b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmj-332-7552-1247-611e8f2b/ Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT Insecticide-treated curtains and water container covers reduced dengue vector densities to low levels across entire study communities, suggesting potential for area-wide dengue transmission reduction through this intervention approach. Dengue Climate and environment Transmission dynamics Treatment Randomised controlled trial