Enteroviruses (EVs) are highly prevalent viruses world-wide, causing a wide range of
diseases in both children and adults. Insight in the global prevalence of EVs is important to …

Background The knowledge that persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the
main cause of cervical cancer has resulted in the development of prophylactic vaccines to …

Influenza has been long-recognized as an important cause of morbidity and mortality in
human populations, leading to development and use of vaccines intended to reduce …

Background Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children younger than 5 years.
In this study, we estimated causes of pneumonia in young African and Asian children, using …

Background In South Africa, COVID-19 control measures to prevent SARS-CoV-2 spread
were initiated on 16 March 2020. Such measures may also impact the spread of other …

BACKGROUND: Increased morbidity and mortality from lower respiratory tract infection
(LRTI) has been suggested in HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) children; however, the …

Executive summary Improving the care of patients with community-acquired pneumonia
(CAP) in South Africa is particularly important because of the high burden of disease and the …

Introduction Viral acute respiratory infections (ARIs) cause substantial child morbidity.
Sensitive molecular-based assays aid virus detection, but the clinical significance of positive …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
(ARTIs) in young children. However, there is currently no vaccine or treatment available for …

Group B streptococcus, found in the vagina or lower gastrointestinal tract of about 10–40%
of women of reproductive age, is a leading cause of early life invasive bacterial disease …