https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Guideline. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmed-2026-1888345-083371ad/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmed-2026-1888345-083371ad/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The case suggests that contrast-enhanced MRI for accurate hydrocephalus subtyping and rapid pathogen identification via metagenomic sequencing may inform decisions about non-neurosurgical management in selected S. suis meningitis cases with communicating hydrocephalus. Streptococcus suis Treatment One Health Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3329-jcmcta-v37i1-91645-b980d6a0/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3329-jcmcta-v37i1-91645-b980d6a0/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Expanded dengue syndrome represents a rare but severe manifestation of dengue infection with multi-organ involvement and high fatality risk. The case series suggests hemoadsorption may offer a treatment option when standard intensive care fails, though the evidence base is limited to three cases. Dengue Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1097-qco-0000000000001234-117d9b89/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1097-qco-0000000000001234-117d9b89/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The review is framed around the U.S. resurgence of maternal and congenital syphilis, noting associated neonatal morbidity and mortality and calling for more practical, safe management approaches. Syphilis Congenital syphilis Syphilis in pregnancy Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-jocn-70505-b5ee4456/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1111-jocn-70505-b5ee4456/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The review frames digital patient decision aids as a possible support for shared decision-making in COPD, with outcome evidence centered on decision quality and user experience measures. AIDS Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2026-106779-e698d70a/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2026-106779-e698d70a/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings support a simplified risk-stratified approach to initiating extended infant postnatal prophylaxis, potentially enabling more targeted and resource-efficient prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission during breastfeeding. AIDS Transmission dynamics Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-13565-3-2bd53b71/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-13565-3-2bd53b71/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT By establishing uniform evaluation criteria and mapping financial requirements, the report aims to accelerate the deployment of accessible testing instruments that align with regional elimination timelines. Chagas disease Diagnostics Health policy Treatment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciaf680-1dec909d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciaf680-1dec909d/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The article provides an evidence-based framework for selecting antiviral treatments for adults with mild to moderate COVID-19. The supplied abstract does not report population-level outcomes or surveillance findings. COVID-19 SARS Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2025-106635-94449766/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2025-106635-94449766/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT These observations underscore evolving transmission patterns and atypical disease manifestations that may necessitate adjustments to routine immunization schedules and travel-related health advisories. COVID-19 Meningococcal disease Influenza Vaccination Health policy Surveillance Transmission dynamics Travel medicine Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7435a1-0033bc2a/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7435a1-0033bc2a/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT With approximately 39,000 new HIV diagnoses annually in the United States and suboptimal adherence to existing oral and injectable PrEP regimens, a strongly recommended 6-month injectable option may improve adherence and strengthen HIV prevention efforts. AIDS HIV infection Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004466-7da89bf9/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004466-7da89bf9/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Clustering of unvaccinated children across primary and connected secondary schools can sustain sizable measles outbreaks even where national coverage exceeds 95%, suggesting that school-network structure is relevant for outbreak preparedness and response. Mumps Rubella Measles Vaccination Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Transmission dynamics Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2471-blt-24-291550-07993e23/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2471-blt-24-291550-07993e23/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The guideline addressed a critical gap in reliable, globally applicable recommendations for safe and continuous school operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO-INTEGRATE framework supported transparent, structured decision-making with a whole-of-society perspective on measures to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission in schools. COVID-19 SARS Health policy Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7336a4-a64084d7/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm7336a4-a64084d7/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The guideline addresses a health disparity by offering AI/AN communities an additional vaccine option that maintains early protection against invasive Hib disease while simplifying infant immunization schedules through a combination vaccine. It may improve vaccine uptake and coverage in a high-risk population. Haemophilus influenzae Influenza Hepatitis B Pertussis Diphtheria Tetanus Vaccination Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09620-6-973b17d2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09620-6-973b17d2/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The report provides context for recognizing and evaluating imported loiasis in a non-endemic setting, particularly among people returning from prolonged stays in endemic African regions. It may support clinical and laboratory awareness, but the supplied evidence does not establish population-level frequency or broader public health impact. Filariasis Travel medicine Treatment Genomic epidemiology Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004325-c81d8d57/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004325-c81d8d57/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The forecasted rise in comorbidity and multimorbidity among people aging with HIV has implications for clinical workforce preparedness, subspecialty care linkages, and resource allocation. Clinicians will need to remain current on evolving comorbidity-specific guidelines, and policymakers must support extended clinical capacity to meet complex healthcare needs. AIDS Climate and environment Surveillance Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41586-023-06952-2-cf33638e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41586-023-06952-2-cf33638e/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The findings challenge the widely used 2-meter, 15-minute guideline for contact tracing and demonstrate that privacy-preserving digital contact-tracing data can rapidly inform public health measures during emerging pathogen outbreaks. COVID-19 SARS Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciad385-5d2f27f7/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciad385-5d2f27f7/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The findings demonstrate partial but incomplete guideline adoption, suggesting opportunities to improve standardization of care and reduce unnecessary diagnostic testing in pediatric pneumonia management. COVID-19 Health policy Diagnostics Treatment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2023-03-013-84db036f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2023-03-013-84db036f/ Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The updated guidelines establish a shorter, all-oral, and more patient-centered approach to MDR/RR-TB management, potentially improving treatment acceptability and equity. Tuberculosis Antimicrobial resistance Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-22-00221-3-4054579e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-22-00221-3-4054579e/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The review is relevant to policy and program implementation because it describes guidance intended to improve control and support elimination efforts. It also frames the implications of expanded treatment coverage for public health practice. Schistosomiasis Health policy Climate and environment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmjgh-2021-006585-4f7d843a/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1136-bmjgh-2021-006585-4f7d843a/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Critical illness causes millions of preventable deaths annually, and many basic life-saving interventions are overlooked in health systems. The authors suggest that implementing EECC could serve as a policy strategy to reduce preventable mortality worldwide. COVID-19 Health policy Treatment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-20-30847-1-a19bd53e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-20-30847-1-a19bd53e/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The article provides a framework for more consistent case characterization and treatment decisions for COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis, including consideration of azole resistance. The supplied evidence does not quantify disease burden, treatment effects, or mortality. COVID-19 SARS Health policy Antimicrobial resistance Diagnostics Treatment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-021-00834-3-d6cc6424/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-021-00834-3-d6cc6424/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Accurate rapid detection facilitates better management and control strategies for this zoonotic condition. The results indicate potential for integrating this technology into regional diagnostic workflows. Brucellosis Diagnostics Treatment One Health Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciab048-0564f4df/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciab048-0564f4df/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Universal access to accurate SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid testing is described as critical for patient care, hospital infection prevention, and the public health response to the pandemic. COVID-19 SARS Diagnostics Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0008659-b164e23b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0008659-b164e23b/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT The findings are relevant to hospital treatment policy and guideline maintenance for melioidosis in tropical settings. Melioidosis Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciz1186-dccdce91/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciz1186-dccdce91/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT Rising antibiotic resistance poses particular concern in low- and middle-income countries with higher perinatal HIV exposure rates and wider cotrimoxazole prophylaxis use. Findings may inform revisions to current infant prophylaxis guidelines. AIDS Antimicrobial resistance Treatment Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-019-3826-5-6e1ce371/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-019-3826-5-6e1ce371/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT The high prevalence of advanced HIV disease at ART initiation and numerous missed opportunities for prevention and early diagnosis suggest substantial gaps in implementing WHO guidelines, indicating potential for preventable HIV-associated morbidity and mortality in Senegal. AIDS Tuberculosis Health policy Treatment Diagnostics Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm6722a5-93f3336a/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-15585-mmwr-mm6722a5-93f3336a/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT The document establishes updated parameters for national influenza prevention strategies and guides healthcare providers on current vaccine selection criteria. Influenza Vaccination Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-cmi-2017-06-023-93ef9dd1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-cmi-2017-06-023-93ef9dd1/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT The recommendations address prevention and management of HBV reactivation, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality in haematologic patients, and provide vaccination guidance applicable across this immunocompromised population. Hepatitis B Hepatitis D Health policy Treatment Vaccination Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-cmi-2016-03-010-1a5ea5d1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-cmi-2016-03-010-1a5ea5d1/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT The update was intended to improve consistency in CDI diagnosis for surveillance purposes across Europe. The abstract does not provide evidence that the recommendations changed public health outcomes. Gastroenteritis Diagnostics Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciw360-97a26986/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciw360-97a26986/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT The guideline emphasizes that residence in and recent travel to endemic areas are critical for accurate recognition of infected patients, and addresses preemptive management after unintentional laboratory exposure. Coccidioidomycosis Health policy Treatment Travel medicine Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciu617-bb6322ca/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciu617-bb6322ca/ Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT The guideline addresses a clinically relevant intersection of HIV and chronic kidney disease and frames clinical decision-making for affected patients. AIDS Health policy Treatment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2471-blt-12-106807-e1a8b381/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2471-blt-12-106807-e1a8b381/ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Demonstrates how coordinated policy adoption and infrastructure expansion can improve preventive care delivery and lower disease burden in high-prevalence regions. AIDS Transmission dynamics Health policy Climate and environment Treatment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-17-22-20183-en-1c0d334e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-17-22-20183-en-1c0d334e/ Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide comparative information about European vaccination strategies, suggesting that understanding diverse approaches may help countries adapt their programmes. High compliance has been achieved in many European programmes using only recommendations rather than mandates. Influenza Gastroenteritis Poliomyelitis Hepatitis B Diphtheria Tetanus Vaccination Health policy Climate and environment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1086-522765-0aa2f451/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1086-522765-0aa2f451/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Standardized clinical practice guidelines support consistent, evidence-informed management of sporotrichosis across diverse healthcare settings and patient populations. Sporotrichosis Health policy Treatment Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1001-jama-287-17-2236-2c837dac/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1001-jama-287-17-2236-2c837dac/ Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT By consolidating diagnostic, therapeutic, prophylactic, vaccination, surveillance, and decontamination guidance into a single consensus document informed by the 2001 attacks, the paper is positioned as a reference for preparedness and response to bioterrorism involving anthrax. Anthrax Vaccination Climate and environment Health policy Surveillance Diagnostics Treatment Guideline