https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Meta-analysis. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciag456-d08fe121/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciag456-d08fe121/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The article provides evidence relevant to treatment policy for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria among travelers in the United States. Its findings were reported as informing updated CDC guidance, but this summary does not independently assess that guidance or connect the article with a live surveillance signal. Malaria Plasmodium falciparum malaria Treatment Surveillance Travel medicine Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014568-d8a82d06/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014568-d8a82d06/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Routine pre-therapy genetic assessment might lower the burden of severe medication-related complications in endemic regions with limited laboratory infrastructure. Leprosy Diagnostics Treatment Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-lanmic-2025-101186-823ba6a7/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-lanmic-2025-101186-823ba6a7/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simplified single-gene biomarkers could offer a more scalable option for identifying candidates for tuberculosis preventive therapy, especially where IGRAs perform poorly, and may complement IGRAs in low-burden programmes. Tuberculosis Diagnostics Treatment Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s095026882510023x-db41138e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1017-s095026882510023x-db41138e/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Findings reinforce poultry as a primary source for both pathogens and highlight the broader role of zoonotic transmission pathways, including environmental and occupational exposures, in European sporadic cases. Campylobacteriosis Salmonellosis Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Travel medicine One Health Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2025-30-11-2400375-afcc4cc6/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2025-30-11-2400375-afcc4cc6/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The abstract frames pathogen-specific temperature sensitivity as relevant to planning for warmer climatic conditions. It states that public health decision-makers should develop pathogen adaptation strategies. MERS SARS COVID-19 Influenza Climate and environment Health policy Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09019-3-5bf76d5e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-024-09019-3-5bf76d5e/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Dual point-of-care tests could serve as a cost-effective, patient-friendly, and provider-friendly alternative to conventional testing in clinical and field settings, particularly in resource-limited environments where validated screening tools may help reduce HIV and syphilis incidence. Syphilis AIDS Diagnostics Treatment Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-023-08407-5-fafc6047/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-023-08407-5-fafc6047/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Shorter serial intervals indicate more rapid transmission between case generations, consistent with faster growth dynamics observed for Delta and Omicron compared to earlier variants. Understanding serial interval is important for determining reproduction numbers and secondary attack rates, which inform control measures. COVID-19 SARS Transmission dynamics Vaccination Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41586-021-03767-x-7efdf208/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41586-021-03767-x-7efdf208/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The findings highlight potentially actionable biological mechanisms and modifiable risk factors relevant to COVID-19, and the study is presented as a model for international data-sharing collaboration in future pandemics. SARS COVID-19 Treatment Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-021-06217-1-ce4edd97/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-021-06217-1-ce4edd97/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that two-dose varicella vaccination is highly effective in preventing varicella and is recommended for countries seeking further control of the disease. Varicella Vaccination Outbreak investigation Vaccine effectiveness Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciaa621-ac7175ec/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciaa621-ac7175ec/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that streptomycin and amikacin should be preferred over kanamycin or capreomycin when drug susceptibility testing supports their use, potentially improving treatment success rates for MDR-TB patients worldwide. Tuberculosis Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis Treatment Antimicrobial resistance Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciw529-4078fd52/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciw529-4078fd52/ Sat, 12 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Mortality reduction is a key WHO vaccine impact indicator. The findings highlight gaps in long-term enumeration of residual infant deaths and maternal seroprevalence data, particularly in low- and middle-income countries considering maternal pertussis vaccination. More precise immune correlates of infant protection against death would strengthen program planning. Pertussis Diphtheria Tetanus Vaccination Surveillance Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciw348-52e3095b/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciw348-52e3095b/ Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Rapid diagnostic tests could expand screening access for syphilis, which causes substantial stillbirth and neonatal mortality through vertical transmission, and for yaws, with nearly 100,000 endemic cases reported annually. Syphilis Diagnostics Treatment Transmission dynamics Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2013-09-063-bb30bea6/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2013-09-063-bb30bea6/ Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT The authors interpret the re-arranged evidence as supporting policies to vaccinate elderly people against influenza and as providing substantial evidence that vaccination can reduce infection and related disease and death in this group. Influenza Health policy Vaccination Vaccine effectiveness Vaccine safety Climate and environment Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1001300-1126bd94/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1001300-1126bd94/ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide evidence context on treatment regimens and outcomes in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, including associations involving drug selection and the number of likely effective drugs. The supplied article does not establish causal effects or indicate the current prevalence, distribution, or trend of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Tuberculosis Treatment Antimicrobial resistance Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0001288-a157043f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0001288-a157043f/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The findings provide experimental context for factors associated with Leishmania transmission by sand fly vectors and for how infection conditions may relate to disease severity after transmission. Leishmaniasis Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Meta-analysis