The Western European flyway, long considered a relative sanctuary during the devastating waves of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAIV), has finally succumbed to a catastrophic outbreak. In late 2025, the Eurasian crane (Grus grus) population faced a sudden and brutal onslaught of H5N1, resulting in an estimated 10% mortality rate across the flyway. This is … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just overwhelm hospitals with acutely ill patients; it created a breeding ground for drug-resistant fungal infections, particularly Candida auris. New data from South Africa confirms this worrying trend, revealing a significant surge in C. auris bloodstream infections (BSIs) coinciding with each wave of the pandemic. This isn’t simply a post-pandemic rebound; … Read more
Tuberculosis (TB) rates are declining globally, but the impact on immigration screening programs – and the individuals they aim to protect – is a complex question. New research from McGill University and collaborating institutions projects a significant decrease in both TB infection prevalence and the risk of developing active TB among immigrants arriving in low-incidence … Read more