https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to New Zealand. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-epidem-2026-100905-f00b81a8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-epidem-2026-100905-f00b81a8/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Enhanced stratified forecasting tools could assist public health authorities in anticipating and addressing unequal disease burdens during emerging infectious threats. COVID-19 Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-anzjph-2025-100301-d7828ffc/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-anzjph-2025-100301-d7828ffc/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Addressing persistent disparities requires improved monitoring infrastructure and targeted resource allocation to achieve established national health objectives. Rheumatic fever COVID-19 Surveillance Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-healthcare13222924-8e4c34ca/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-healthcare13222924-8e4c34ca/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Documented knowledge deficiencies suggest that localized educational programs could strengthen preventive practices and encourage earlier clinical consultation. Integrating digital communication strategies may effectively extend the reach of these public health messages. Rheumatic fever Cross-sectional study 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/10-26635-6965-6593-640b2fba/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-26635-6965-6593-640b2fba/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Monitoring this patient group requires coordinated cross-jurisdictional tracking since most individuals undergoing continuous preventive therapy relocated to the area from northern or Pacific territories. Rheumatic fever Surveillance Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-ani14233533-6e99aaa5/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-ani14233533-6e99aaa5/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Birds may transmit Salmonella to humans directly through fecal contact or indirectly via contamination of foods such as peanut butter. Fecal material on bird feeders and tables represents a contact risk requiring precautionary hygiene measures. Salmonellosis Transmission dynamics One Health Journal article 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