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First Report of Gray Foxes ( Urocyon cinereoargenteus) Infected with Bat-Associated rabies Virus ( Desmodus rotundus rabies virus) in Costa Rica

January 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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This study underscores the need to review #Rabies protocols in Costa Rica to ensure timely #Prophylactic care for people & pets, emphasizing that #PublicEducation on wildlife-related rabies risks is vital to prevent incidents that may endanger #PublicHealth.

#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/239a4a6p

This study reports bat-associated rabies virus in gray foxes in Costa Rica, urging updated protocols and public awareness to reduce transmission risks.

An African Lineage Zika Virus Infecting Free-Living Neotropical Primates in Southern Brazil

January 29, 2026 at 5:59 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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This study reports repeated detection of African-lineage #ZIKV (MR766-like) in free-living Alouatta in #SouthernBrazil, with #microcephaly-associated lesions & placental #antigen suggesting multiple introductions into the Americas. #orthoflavivirus #OpenAccess: zoonoses-journal.org/index.php/20...

Humoral Immune Response to Orientia tsutsugamushi Infection: Recent Research Findings and Future Studies

January 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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This study reviews how humoral immune response to Orientia tsutsugamushi disrupts germinal centers & splenic architecture to impair B cell responses, highlighting role of autoreactive #Antibodies & the challenges for #ScrubTyphus #Vaccines. @utmbhealth.bsky.social

#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/2d72b7sv

This study reveals gaps in humoral immunity to Orientia tsutsugamushi, stressing the need to clarify B cell responses in scrub typhus infection.

Toscana Virus (TOSV) Meningitis in Two Travelers in Southeastern Spain

January 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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This case study reports two travel-associated #ToscanaVirus #meningoencephalitis cases diagnosed by serum/CSF serology & #RTPCR, with rapid recovery after supportive care, underscoring the need to consider TOSV in #AcuteMeningitis among travelers to #endemic areas.
#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/2ycbuog5

Case study on two travellers highlight the need to consider Toscana virus (TOSV) in the differential diagnosis of acute meningitis.

Unusual Clinical Features of Toscana Virus Central Nervous System Infections in Italy

January 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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This study reviews 35 neuroinvasive #Toscanavirus cases in Italy, showing present as benign #meningitis with full recovery, while rare #encephalitis requires #ICU care & may cause #sequelae, highlighting TOSV’s #neurotropism & rising severity risk.

#OpenAccess: zoonoses-journal.org/index.php/20...

Analysis of 35 neuroinvasive Toscana virus cases shows mostly mild meningitis with recovery, rare encephalitis needing ICU care, and rising neurotropic severity

How Prevalence Influences the Interpretation of Lyme Disease Test Results in a High-Incidence State (Wisconsin) Versus a Low-Incidence State (Arkansas)

January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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This study shows that a positive #LymeDisease test in low-prevalence states is more likely to be a false positive than a true positive, undermining the predictive value of its testing, and highlighting the role of regional prevalence in #Diagnostic interpretation.

#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/22f694vx

A study on how a positive Lyme test is 30 times more likely to be a false positive in low-incidence states, underscoring alternative diagnoses before testing.

Tunicamycin and β-Lactams with Five Membered Ring Structures Have Stronger Synergistic Effects Against Gram-Positive Bacteria

January 9, 2026 at 5:18 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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This study shows that combining #Tunicamycin and β-lactam antibiotics with five-membered ring structures exerts stronger synergistic effects against #MRSA and #GramPositiveBacteria, offering a potent strategy to overcome #AntimicrobialResistance.

#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/2dqnz6ev

A study on how tunicamycin restores β-lactam sensitivity in MRSA and other gram-positive bacteria, offering a potential strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance.

High-Priority Pathogens with Potential to Cause “Disease X” Pandemics

January 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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This study analyzes pathogen features for future #COVID-like #pandemics, identifying #coronaviruses and #influenza—as top "disease X" threats due to transmission, animal interfaces, immunity barriers, & mutation rates, with #MosquitoBorneViruses posing high risk.

#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/269cuzm2

A commentary analysing the major features of pathogens with high probability of becoming future pathogen X.

First Report of Clinical Toxoplasmosis in a Wild Royal Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) from South India

December 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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First report of clinical #toxoplasmosis in a live wild #Bengaltiger from South India, documenting #diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and #conservationimplications.

#OpenAccess: zoonoses-journal.org/index.php/20...

First report of clinical toxoplasmosis in a live wild Bengal tiger from South India, documenting diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and conservation implications.

Tick symbiont-pathogen interactions : A systematic review

December 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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This review explores #TickBorneDisease #epidemiology and how tick microbiota, #endosymbionts, and immune responses shape development, #GutHomeostasis, and #PathogenTransmission, highlighting symbiont–pathogen interactions as promising targets for disease control.
#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/27w4jjvj

A systematic review on tick-borne diseases, tick endosymbionts and potential strategies for controlling tick-borne diseases

Klebsiella, a Hitherto Underappreciated Zoonotic Pathogen of Importance to One Health: A Short Review

December 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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Using a #Metagenomics approach, this @ZoonosesJ identified and genetically characterized a novel #Calicivirus – CV-HMU-1 – a new member of the Salovirus genus of the Caliciviridae family, in swab samples of walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) with diarrhea.

#OpenAccess: tinyurl.com/2cc2pvls

December 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM

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American Society for Virology

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🚨ATTENTION EARLY CAREER VIROLOGISTS🚨 We have a webinar on how to get a faculty position! Hear from Jean Lim,
@drsprggs.bsky.social and @tylernstarr.bsky.social. Check your email for registration link and form to submit questions in advance.

December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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World Mosquito Program

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From "tiny heated room with pipettes" to 5B mosquitoes/year. Following Nature's recognition yesterday, here is our Q&A with Luciano Moreira on scaling Wolbachia in Brazil
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December 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM

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Global Health EDCTP3

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Global Health EDCTP3-funded Decide-TB project shows WHO treatment algorithms detect most children with #TB even in low-resource settings.

🔗 Full study: journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

#GlobalHealthEDCTP3Knowledge

December 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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#Klebsiella , a Hitherto Underappreciated Zoonotic Pathogen of Importance to One Health: A Short Review. Click the link below to read this #open_access article. #one_health #zoonoses #IDSky #Medsky www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

Members of the genus, Klebsiella, are becoming increasingly challenging to contr...

Cyclospora and Cyclosporiasis: The Nepalese Perspective

December 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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#Cyclospora and #Cyclosporiasis: The Nepalese Perspective. Click the link below to read this #open_access article. #one_health #zoonoses #IDSky #Medsky www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

Cyclosporiasis is an emerging disease that is ubiquitous in humans and other animals wor...

Identification of a Novel Calicivirus in Walrus ( Odobenus Rosmarus)

December 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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Identification of a Novel Calicivirus in Walrus ( Odobenus Rosmarus ). Click the link below to read this #open_access article. #one_health #zoonoses #IDSky #Medsky www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

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ECDC defines strategies to fight avian and swine flu in humans

December 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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🔬 #JustPublished! New strategies to help countries detect and respond to #AvianInfluenza & #SwineInfluenza in humans.

Europe is facing a sharp increase in circulation of avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild birds and poultry this autumn, raising the potential for human exposure.

#AvianFlu #H5N1 #IDSky

Unprecedented outbreaks in birds highlight the need for early detection and preparedness.

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December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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Global Health EDCTP3

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🚨Registration for the Info Day 2026 is now open!

Learn about the Work Programme 2026, join the live Q&A and network with partners through the networking platform.

🗓️ 5 February
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December 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM

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World Mosquito Program

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Learn more about our #Wolbachia method: www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/work/wolb...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Zoonoses Journal

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Roles of Tick Symbiotic Microorganisms in Pathogen Transmission. Click the link below to read this #open_access article. #one_health #zoonoses #IDSky #Medsky www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

Roles of Tick Symbiotic Microorganisms in Pathogen Transmission

Ticks have garnered significant research interest owing to their ability to vector patho...

High-Priority Pathogens with Potential to Cause “Disease X” Pandemics

December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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High-Priority Pathogens with Potential to Cause “Disease X” Pandemics. Click the link below to read this #open_access article. #one_health #zoonoses #IDSky #Medsky www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

In past decades, numerous emerging infectious diseases have markedly affected global healt...

Tunicamycin and β-Lactams with Five Membered Ring Structures Have Stronger Synergistic Effects Against Gram-Positive Bacteria

December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Zoonoses Journal

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Tunicamycin and β-Lactams with Five Membered Ring Structures Have Stronger Synergistic Effects Against Gram-Positive Bacteria. Click the link below to read this #open_access article. #one_health #zoonoses #IDSky #Medsky www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

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