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Pathogens Travel Award — applications are open!

Supporting early-career researchers in presenting their work at international conferences in the field of pathogens and pathogen–host interactions. Apply before November 30, 2026.

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Pathogens Young Investigator Award — nominations are now open!

Recognizing groundbreaking research in pathogens and pathogen–host interactions. Nominate a promising early-career researcher before January 31, 2027.

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A new study comparing the gut microbiomes of patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and healthy individuals in Greece, revealing distinct microbial patterns between the two groups.

Written by Dimitra Mougiou et al.

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Characterization of the Gut Microbiome of Patients with Clostridioides difficile Infection and Healthy Individuals in Greece Background/Objectives: The gut microbiome plays an important role in the colonization of an individual by Clostridioides difficile and in the development of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). The main purpose of this study was to compare the gut microbiomes of patients with CDI and healthy in...

A new study investigating the prevalence, virulence determinants, and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli isolated from computer devices used by staff and students at a university in Northern Thailand, revealing that shared devices can serve as reservoirs for potentially pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.

Written by Sorawit Upakut et al.

Read now: https://brnw.ch/21x2PAZ

Prevalence, Virulence Determinants, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Isolated from Computer Devices Used by Staff and Students at a Northern Thailand University Computer devices in university settings are frequently shared and repeatedly handled, making them potential reservoirs for pathogenic bacteria. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, virulence determinants, and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli ...

A new study investigating how rainfall drives the mobilisation of clinically relevant Burkholderia pseudomallei in a groundwater-connected urban creek in Northern Australia, with implications for understanding environmental exposure risk for melioidosis.

Written by Kaitlin Janssen-Groesbeek et al.

Read now: https://brnw.ch/21x2Olx

Rainfall-Driven Mobilisation of Clinically Relevant Burkholderia pseudomallei in a Groundwater-Connected Urban Creek, Northern Australia Burkholderia pseudomallei is a saprophytic environmental bacterium and the causative agent of melioidosis, a serious opportunistic infection in tropical regions, including northern Australia. Infection occurs following environmental exposure via percutaneous inoculation, ingestion, or inhalation; ho...

A new study on multidrug resistance and how methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from human and animal sources responds to silver and gold nanoparticles.

Authored by Eman Marzouk et al.

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Multidrug Resistance and Adaptive Response to Silver and Gold Nanoparticles in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Human and Animal Sources Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a serious public health concern, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) continues to limit treatment options. This laboratory-based comparative study evaluated antibiotic resistance patterns and nanoparticle (NP) susceptibility among 110 S. aure...

📍 Meet Pathogens at ASV 2026!

We're excited to attend the American Society for Virology 45th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis (July 27–30) as exhibitors. Stop by the MDPI booth to learn about publishing opportunities in Pathogens and connect with our team.

We're especially proud that Prof. Dr. Yuying Liang, Section Editor-in-Chief of our Viral Pathogens section, will be serving as one of the conference local hosts this year.

ASV brings together 1400–1800 scientists to discuss cutting-edge virology research - from basic science to vaccines and therapeutics. We look forward to meeting you there!

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Diagnosing Brucella infection in stranded cetaceans along the Italian coastline using serological tests 🐋 A study comparing rapid serum agglutination and competitive ELISA approaches. By Tiziana Di Febo et al.

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Serological Diagnosis of Brucella Infection in Cetaceans by Rapid Serum Agglutination Test and Competitive ELISA with Brucella abortus and Brucella ceti as Antigens Rose Bengal antigen and smooth lipopolysaccharide (s-LPS) were produced from a field strain of Brucella ceti (“homologous” antigens) and from the reference strain B. abortus S99 (“heterologous” antigens); they are currently used for the diagnosis of brucellosis in cattle, water buffaloes, sh...

A Novel Strain of Orientia tsutsugamushi Detected from Chiggers on Wild Rodents

A study on scrub typhus reveals a new bacterial strain discovered in the Republic of Korea, highlighting the need for continued surveillance of this emerging pathogen.

Written by Hak Seon Lee et al.

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A Novel Strain of Orientia tsutsugamushi Detected from Chiggers (Acari: Trombiculidae) on Wild Rodents Scrub typhus is caused by intracellular bacteria belonging to the genus Orientia. Until 2010, the endemic region was thought to be restricted to the Asia–Pacific region. Orientia species have recently been discovered in South America, Africa, Europe, and North America. In accordance with these cir...

COVID-19 vaccines and the challenge of new SARS-CoV-2 variants: what's next for next-generation vaccines? 🧬 With 8,500+ views and 23 citations! By Fábio Mambelli et al.

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