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View article: Impact of opinion dynamics on recurrent pandemic waves: balancing risk aversion and peer pressure
Impact of opinion dynamics on recurrent pandemic waves: balancing risk aversion and peer pressure Open
Recurrent waves, which are often observed during long pandemics, typically form as a result of several interrelated dynamics, including public health interventions, population mobility and behaviour, varying disease transmissibility due to…
View article: Multi-scale phylodynamic modelling of rapid punctuated pathogen evolution
Multi-scale phylodynamic modelling of rapid punctuated pathogen evolution Open
Computational multi-scale pandemic modelling remains a major and timely challenge. Here we identify specific requirements for a new class of models simulating pandemics across three scales: (1) pathogen evolution, often punctuated by the r…
View article: Multi-scale phylodynamic modelling of rapid punctuated pathogen evolution
Multi-scale phylodynamic modelling of rapid punctuated pathogen evolution Open
Computational multi-scale pandemic modelling remains a major and timely challenge. Here we identify specific requirements for a new class of models simulating pandemics across three scales: (1) pathogen evolution, often punctuated by the r…
View article: Predictors of <i>Cryptococcus gattii</i> Clinical Presentation and Outcome: An International Study
Predictors of <i>Cryptococcus gattii</i> Clinical Presentation and Outcome: An International Study Open
Background Infection by Cryptococcus gattii can lead to pulmonary or central nervous system (CNS) disease, or both. Whether the sites of infection and disease severity are associated with C. gattii species and lineages or with certain unde…
View article: Nomenclature for human and animal fungal pathogens and diseases: a proposal for standardized terminology
Nomenclature for human and animal fungal pathogens and diseases: a proposal for standardized terminology Open
Medically important pathogenic fungi invade vertebrate tissue and are considered primary when part of their nature life cycle is associated with an animal host and are usually able to infect immunocompetent hosts. Opportunistic fungal path…
View article: Learning from COVID-19: strengthening Australia’s research capacity through preparedness and collaboration
Learning from COVID-19: strengthening Australia’s research capacity through preparedness and collaboration Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted that preparedness for and responsiveness to pandemics requires public health platforms and processes which are nimble and evidence-based and a research ecosystem which is rap…
View article: Impact of opinion dynamics on recurrent pandemic waves: balancing risk aversion and peer pressure
Impact of opinion dynamics on recurrent pandemic waves: balancing risk aversion and peer pressure Open
Recurrent waves which are often observed during long pandemics typically form as a result of several interrelated dynamics including public health interventions, population mobility and behaviour, varying disease transmissibility due to pa…
View article: <i>Candida albicans</i>—A systematic review to inform the World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List
<i>Candida albicans</i>—A systematic review to inform the World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List Open
Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen and amongst the leading causes of invasive candidiasis globally. This systematic review examines the characteristics and global impact of invasive infections caused by C. albicans. We searched o…
View article: <i>Fusarium</i> species,<i>Scedosporium</i> species, and <i>Lomentospora prolificans</i>: A systematic review to inform the World Health Organization priority list of fungal pathogens
<i>Fusarium</i> species,<i>Scedosporium</i> species, and <i>Lomentospora prolificans</i>: A systematic review to inform the World Health Organization priority list of fungal pathogens Open
Recognizing the growing global burden of fungal infections, the World Health Organization established a process to develop a priority list of fungal pathogens (FPPL). In this systematic review, we aimed to evaluate the epidemiology and imp…
View article: Cryptococcosis—a systematic review to inform the World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List
Cryptococcosis—a systematic review to inform the World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List Open
Cryptococcosis causes a high burden of disease worldwide. This systematic review summarizes the literature on Cryptococcus neoformans and C. gattii infections to inform the World Health Organization’s first Fungal Priority Pathogen List. P…
View article: <i>Candida glabrata</i> (<i>Nakaseomyces glabrata</i>): A systematic review of clinical and microbiological data from 2011 to 2021 to inform the World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List
<i>Candida glabrata</i> (<i>Nakaseomyces glabrata</i>): A systematic review of clinical and microbiological data from 2011 to 2021 to inform the World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List Open
Recognising the growing global burden of fungal infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) established an advisory group consisting of experts in fungal diseases to develop a Fungal Priority Pathogen List. Pathogens were ranked based …
View article: Inconsistencies within the proposed framework for stabilizing fungal nomenclature risk further confusion
Inconsistencies within the proposed framework for stabilizing fungal nomenclature risk further confusion Open
View article: Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of cryptococcosis: an initiative of the ECMM and ISHAM in cooperation with the ASM
Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of cryptococcosis: an initiative of the ECMM and ISHAM in cooperation with the ASM Open
View article: Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of cryptococcosis: an initiative of the ECMM and ISHAM in cooperation with the ASM
Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of cryptococcosis: an initiative of the ECMM and ISHAM in cooperation with the ASM Open
View article: HIV and fungal priority pathogens
HIV and fungal priority pathogens Open
View article: Communicating shared situational awareness in times of chaos: Social media and the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic
Communicating shared situational awareness in times of chaos: Social media and the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic Open
To effectively manage a crisis, most decisions made by governments, organizations, communities, and individuals are based on “shared situational awareness” (SSA) derived from multiple information sources. Developing SSA depends on the alig…
View article: Time-to-positivity in bloodstream infection for <i>Candida</i> species as a prognostic marker for mortality
Time-to-positivity in bloodstream infection for <i>Candida</i> species as a prognostic marker for mortality Open
Time-to-positivity (TTP) may assist in predicting the outcome of candidaemia. We analysed a candidaemia dataset collected prospectively in Australia over 1 year (2014–2015). TTP was defined as the period from blood culture sampling to the …
View article: Integrative omics identifies conserved and pathogen-specific responses of sepsis-causing bacteria
Integrative omics identifies conserved and pathogen-specific responses of sepsis-causing bacteria Open
View article: Antibiotics During Systemic Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Evidence for Increased Survival
Antibiotics During Systemic Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Evidence for Increased Survival Open
View article: What’s New in Cryptococcus gattii: From Bench to Bedside and Beyond
What’s New in Cryptococcus gattii: From Bench to Bedside and Beyond Open
Cryptococcus species are a major cause of life-threatening infections in immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts. While most disease is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, Cryptococcus gattii, a genotypically and phenotypically distinct…
View article: Persistence of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia: The impact of fluctuating social distancing
Persistence of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia: The impact of fluctuating social distancing Open
We modelled emergence and spread of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia between December 2021 and June 2022. This pandemic stage exhibited a diverse epidemiological profile with emergence of co-circulating sub-lineages of Omicro…
View article: Key lessons from the COVID-19 public health response in Australia
Key lessons from the COVID-19 public health response in Australia Open
View article: Maintenance of broad neutralizing antibodies and memory B cells 1 year post-infection is predicted by SARS-CoV-2-specific CD4+ T cell responses
Maintenance of broad neutralizing antibodies and memory B cells 1 year post-infection is predicted by SARS-CoV-2-specific CD4+ T cell responses Open
View article: As Time Goes By: Temporal Characteristics of Social Media and Information Objective-Subjective Tensions in Crisis Communication
As Time Goes By: Temporal Characteristics of Social Media and Information Objective-Subjective Tensions in Crisis Communication Open
View article: Consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cryptococcosis and rare yeast infections in the haematology/oncology setting, 2021
Consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cryptococcosis and rare yeast infections in the haematology/oncology setting, 2021 Open
Cryptococcosis caused by the Cryptococcus neoformans – Cryptococcus gattii complex is an important opportunistic infection in people with immunodeficiency, including in the haematology/oncology setting. This may manifest clinically as cryp…
View article: Infection control professionals' and infectious diseases physicians' knowledge, preparedness, and experiences of managing COVID-19 in Australian healthcare settings
Infection control professionals' and infectious diseases physicians' knowledge, preparedness, and experiences of managing COVID-19 in Australian healthcare settings Open
View article: MSG07: An International Cohort Study Comparing Epidemiology and Outcomes of Patients With <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i> or <i>Cryptococcus gattii</i> Infections
MSG07: An International Cohort Study Comparing Epidemiology and Outcomes of Patients With <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i> or <i>Cryptococcus gattii</i> Infections Open
Background Cryptococcosis due to Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii varies with geographic region, populations affected, disease manifestations, and severity of infection, which impact treatment. Methods We developed a retrosp…
View article: Research priorities for COVID-19 sensor technology
Research priorities for COVID-19 sensor technology Open
View article: Maintenance of Broad Neutralising Antibodies and Memory B Cells 12 Months Post-Infection Is Predicted by SARS-CoV-2 Specific CD4+ T Cell Responses
Maintenance of Broad Neutralising Antibodies and Memory B Cells 12 Months Post-Infection Is Predicted by SARS-CoV-2 Specific CD4+ T Cell Responses Open
View article: Drug-Resistant Aspergillus flavus Is Highly Prevalent in the Environment of Vietnam: A New Challenge for the Management of Aspergillosis?
Drug-Resistant Aspergillus flavus Is Highly Prevalent in the Environment of Vietnam: A New Challenge for the Management of Aspergillosis? Open
The burden of aspergillosis, especially Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis, is increasingly recognized, and the increasing presence of azole-resistant environmental Aspergillus fumigatus has been highlighted as a health risk. However, a sizab…