Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) is an important human pathogen. Its
virulence is largely due to its polysaccharide capsule, which shields it from the host immune …

Contrary to the widespread optimism of the mid-20th century, infectious diseases will never
be relegated to history by antimicrobials and vaccines.'New'human pathogens have …

Some infections are more serious in pregnant than non‐pregnant women because of the
potential for vertical transmission to the fetus or infant (eg, varicella, rubella, cytomegalovirus …

We identified three isolates of Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus [GBS]), of
human origin, which failed to react with antisera against any of the nine known GBS …

An outbreak of infections caused by enterovirus 71 occurred in southeastern Australia
during the winter of 1986. Infection was confirmed by virus isolation or serology in 114 …

There is good evidence that the organism currently known as Ureaplasma urealyticum
should be divided into two species—U. parvum (previously U. urealyticum biovar 1) and U …

Acellular vaccines against Bordetella pertussis were introduced in Australia in 1997. By
2000, these vaccines had replaced whole-cell vaccines. During 2008–2012, a large …

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B streptococcus, GBS) is an important pathogen affecting
humans and animals as well as aquatic species. Between April 2003 and March 2006 …

Increasing azithromycin treatment failure in sexually transmitted Mycoplasma genitalium
infection, is linked to macrolide resistance and second-line treatment relies on the …

Mycoplasma genitalium is a significant sexually transmitted pathogen, causing up to 25% of
cases of nongonococcal urethritis in men, and it is strongly associated with cervicitis and …