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Original Research

Published on 07 Oct 2025

Pertussis resurgence and epidemiology of fully vaccinated cases in eastern China: evidence for vaccination timing

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Kai Gao
Yao Zhu
Yang Zhou
Linling Ding
Hui Liang
Hanqing He
Xiaohua Qi

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1677699

2,173 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Oct 2025

Class-acquired influenza is more severe than non-class-acquired influenza: a survey for multi-school teachers

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Ruoqi Jin
Heng Zhao
Ying Ma
Shunjun Wu
Wanting Meng
Jing Li
Zhigui Cai
Ling Yang
Chenyao Li
Liqiang Song

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1662398

1,498 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Oct 2025

Burden of microbial pathogens–associated infectious diseases in Asian older adults: a systematic analysis derived from the global burden of disease 2021

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Lin Chen
Yuhang Lou
Jie Yang
Kai Zhang
Xiaoli Liu
Yushi Fan
Xinyun Zhang
Qing Wang
Qianqian Yang
Qitao Chen

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1648877

1,465 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Oct 2025

Outpatient pediatric care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2021–2022

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Nailya Kozhekenova
Milena Santric-Milicevic
Zhansaya Nurgaliyeva
Ainash Oshibayeva
Danilo Jeremic
Milan Dinic
Saltanat Kyrykbayeva
Zhanar Zhagiparova
Arshat Smasheva
Anastassiya Miller

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1665990

1,805 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Oct 2025

Health and economic impact of hepatitis B vaccination in the national immunization program in Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan—a modelling study

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Maryam Sadeghimehr
Liudmila Mosina
So Yoon Sim
Siddhartha Sankar Datta

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1567033

1,757 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Oct 2025

A socioenvironmental approach to the nosogenic potential of freshwaters with presence of thermotolerant free-living amoebae in Costa Rica

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Johan Alvarado-Ocampo
Juan José Romero Zúñiga
Julián Castro
Frida Chaves Monge
Marco Ruiz Campos
Alexa Bustamante Cortés
Elizabeth Abrahams Sandí
Lissette Retana Moreira

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1675182

1,563 views

Editorial

Published on 03 Oct 2025

Editorial: Challenges in reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets in sub-Saharan Africa: status, innovations and pathways forward

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Olivier Mukuku
Kaymarlin Govender
Benard W. Kulohoma
Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1701425

2,563 views
2 citations

Systematic Review

Published on 03 Oct 2025

Prevalence of tuberculosis among People Who Use Drugs 2000–2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

W. S. Ngowi
O. O. Mandizadza
Minyan Wang
W. T. Shao
Conghua Ji

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1635053

1,747 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Oct 2025

Interplay of population mobility, healthcare resources, and spatiotemporal clustering: epidemiology and prevention strategies for HIV among blood donors in Zhejiang, China

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Danxiao Wu
Jie Dong
Yaling Wu
Xiaotao Li
Guangshu Yu
Wenhong Wang
Jinhui Liu

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1666694

1,275 views

Systematic Review

Published on 02 Oct 2025

Prevalence of low-level viremia and related influencing factors among people living with HIV in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Xinxin Zhang
Qianlei Xu
Chen Li
Yue Zhang
Yantao Jin
Pengyu Li
Huijun Guo

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1661253

2,027 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Oct 2025

A retrospective study on factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine refusal among individuals aged 15 years and above in the general population of Bamenda I sub-division, Cameroon

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Yamssi Cédric
Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia
Abongwa Delight Chewah
Wenjuan Liu
Ye Liu
Tako Djimefo Alex Kevin
Vincent Khan Payne
Haibo Hu

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1539459

1,516 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Oct 2025

Higher BMI and extraversion are associated with greater button-press force in a lab setting

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Baotian Chang
Songbin Yang
Nan Zhang

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1681360

941 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 01 Oct 2025

Vaccinating and non-vaccinating parents' attitudes toward influenza vaccination in children under 5 years old in Spain

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Matilde Zornoza-Moreno
Susana Sánchez-Manresa
María Cruz Gómez-Moreno
María Pilar Ros Abellán
Jaime J. Pérez-Martín

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1644600

1,690 views

Mini Review

Published on 01 Oct 2025

Molecular epidemiology of aquatic environments: challenges from sampling to implementation of surveillance programs

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Bradd Mendoza-Guido
Jose R. Montiel-Mora
Cristina Ureña-Salazar
Kenia Barrantes
Luz Chacón

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1652535

1,464 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Sep 2025

Global trajectory and spatiotemporal epidemiological landscape of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis of spanning 46 years (1990–2035): implications for achieving global end TB goals

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Yunbin Yang
Aoran Yang
Renzhong Li
Wei Su
Jiawen Jiang
Liangli Liu
Yunzhou Ruan
Lin Xu

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1660984

1,694 views

Opinion

Published on 29 Sep 2025

HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: excessive focus on heterosexual vaginal intercourse

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Sandro Vento

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1667141

2,257 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 29 Sep 2025

Population structure and antibiotic resistance profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Ibadan, Nigeria (2019–2020): a pilot study to improve affordable molecular diagnostic tools

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Elsy Carvajal
Samantha Escandón
Pelumi Daniel Adewole
Bernardo Castro-Rodríguez
Ángel Sebastián Rodríguez-Pazmiño
Solon Alberto Orlando
Alexandra Narvaez
Olumuyiwa Samuel Alabi
Miguel Angel Garcia-Bereguiain

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1657825

1,815 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Sep 2025

Estimating proportions of missed children and reasons for non-vaccination following implementation of “reaching the unreached” multiantigen immunization campaign—south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, July–August 2023

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Amen Ben Hamida
Fawad Alam
Brock Stewart
Shahid Ahmad
Eid Nawaz Sherani
Hafizullah Khan
Akerele Adekunle
Abdinoor Mohamed
Chukwuma Mbaeyi
Richard Franka

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1591325

1,671 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 26 Sep 2025

Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis in humans and livestock in Nyagatare district of Rwanda

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Jean Bosco Ntivuguruzwa
Emmanuel Kabalisa
Happy Jean Bosco Asifiwe
Adeline Gapasi Uwamahoro
Immaculée Nyampinga
Agrippine Mukarurangwa
Nadine Rujeni
Jean Paul Habimana
Marie Louise Mukamuhirwa
Patience Karemera

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1665341

2,571 views

Opinion

Published on 26 Sep 2025

We're closer than ever to ending AIDS—let's not lose ground

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Peter Sands

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1655240

1,576 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Sep 2025

Risk factors and drug resistance of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in HIV/AIDS patients: a retrospective study in southern China

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Jing Ye
Qingpeng Yang
Yan Huang
Mei Lin
Xiaomin Xian
Liwen Huang
Huifang Qin
Chongxing Zhou
Yingkun Zhang
Xiaoyan Liang

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1660472

2,190 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Sep 2025

Navigating socio-ecological and institutional barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence: qualitative insights among young men and women from Nairobi’s informal settlements

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

O. Muhenje
C. O. Olungah
D. O. Omia
R. O. Ondondo
P. Waswa
A. Lusambili

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1650966

1,563 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Sep 2025

Global trends in childhood urinary tract infections, 1990–2021: results from the GBD study

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Xiepeng Zuo
Cheng Fang
Chuanming Wang
Ziqi Fang
Qingyuan Liang
Zhaodelong Dai
Meng Sun
Liwei Liu
Simeng Wen

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1593206

2,764 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Sep 2025

Prevalence of post COVID-19 condition and associations with risk factors among U.S. adults: 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

in Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology and Prevention

Gregory W. Heath
David Levine
Gloria Oppong
Majdi Alghader

Frontiers in Public Health

doi 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1662273

2,349 views

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Pertussis resurgence and epidemiology of fully vaccinated cases in eastern China: evidence for vaccination timing

Class-acquired influenza is more severe than non-class-acquired influenza: a survey for multi-school teachers

Burden of microbial pathogens–associated infectious diseases in Asian older adults: a systematic analysis derived from the global burden of disease 2021

Outpatient pediatric care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2021–2022

Health and economic impact of hepatitis B vaccination in the national immunization program in Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan—a modelling study

A socioenvironmental approach to the nosogenic potential of freshwaters with presence of thermotolerant free-living amoebae in Costa Rica

Editorial: Challenges in reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets in sub-Saharan Africa: status, innovations and pathways forward

Prevalence of tuberculosis among People Who Use Drugs 2000–2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Interplay of population mobility, healthcare resources, and spatiotemporal clustering: epidemiology and prevention strategies for HIV among blood donors in Zhejiang, China

Prevalence of low-level viremia and related influencing factors among people living with HIV in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A retrospective study on factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine refusal among individuals aged 15 years and above in the general population of Bamenda I sub-division, Cameroon

Higher BMI and extraversion are associated with greater button-press force in a lab setting

Vaccinating and non-vaccinating parents' attitudes toward influenza vaccination in children under 5 years old in Spain

Molecular epidemiology of aquatic environments: challenges from sampling to implementation of surveillance programs

Global trajectory and spatiotemporal epidemiological landscape of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis of spanning 46 years (1990–2035): implications for achieving global end TB goals

HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: excessive focus on heterosexual vaginal intercourse

Population structure and antibiotic resistance profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Ibadan, Nigeria (2019–2020): a pilot study to improve affordable molecular diagnostic tools

Estimating proportions of missed children and reasons for non-vaccination following implementation of “reaching the unreached” multiantigen immunization campaign—south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, July–August 2023

Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis in humans and livestock in Nyagatare district of Rwanda

We're closer than ever to ending AIDS—let's not lose ground

Risk factors and drug resistance of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in HIV/AIDS patients: a retrospective study in southern China

Navigating socio-ecological and institutional barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence: qualitative insights among young men and women from Nairobi’s informal settlements

Global trends in childhood urinary tract infections, 1990–2021: results from the GBD study

Prevalence of post COVID-19 condition and associations with risk factors among U.S. adults: 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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Pertussis resurgence and epidemiology of fully vaccinated cases in eastern China: evidence for vaccination timing

Class-acquired influenza is more severe than non-class-acquired influenza: a survey for multi-school teachers

Burden of microbial pathogens–associated infectious diseases in Asian older adults: a systematic analysis derived from the global burden of disease 2021

Outpatient pediatric care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2021–2022

Health and economic impact of hepatitis B vaccination in the national immunization program in Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan—a modelling study

A socioenvironmental approach to the nosogenic potential of freshwaters with presence of thermotolerant free-living amoebae in Costa Rica

Editorial: Challenges in reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets in sub-Saharan Africa: status, innovations and pathways forward

Prevalence of tuberculosis among People Who Use Drugs 2000–2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Interplay of population mobility, healthcare resources, and spatiotemporal clustering: epidemiology and prevention strategies for HIV among blood donors in Zhejiang, China

Prevalence of low-level viremia and related influencing factors among people living with HIV in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A retrospective study on factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine refusal among individuals aged 15 years and above in the general population of Bamenda I sub-division, Cameroon

Higher BMI and extraversion are associated with greater button-press force in a lab setting

Vaccinating and non-vaccinating parents' attitudes toward influenza vaccination in children under 5 years old in Spain

Molecular epidemiology of aquatic environments: challenges from sampling to implementation of surveillance programs

Global trajectory and spatiotemporal epidemiological landscape of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis of spanning 46 years (1990–2035): implications for achieving global end TB goals

HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: excessive focus on heterosexual vaginal intercourse

Population structure and antibiotic resistance profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Ibadan, Nigeria (2019–2020): a pilot study to improve affordable molecular diagnostic tools

Estimating proportions of missed children and reasons for non-vaccination following implementation of “reaching the unreached” multiantigen immunization campaign—south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, July–August 2023

Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with brucellosis in humans and livestock in Nyagatare district of Rwanda

We're closer than ever to ending AIDS—let's not lose ground

Risk factors and drug resistance of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in HIV/AIDS patients: a retrospective study in southern China

Navigating socio-ecological and institutional barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence: qualitative insights among young men and women from Nairobi’s informal settlements

Global trends in childhood urinary tract infections, 1990–2021: results from the GBD study

Prevalence of post COVID-19 condition and associations with risk factors among U.S. adults: 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

A retrospective study on factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine refusal among individuals aged 15 years and above in the general population of Bamenda I sub-division, Cameroon

Global trajectory and spatiotemporal epidemiological landscape of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis of spanning 46 years (1990–2035): implications for achieving global end TB goals