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Poliovirus

Poliovirus

What is it? Poliovirus is the virus responsible for polio, an acute illness caused by gastrointestinal infection, that can lead to long-term disability, paralysis and death1,2. Since the 1980s, the World Health Organization (WHO) has led a global campaign to eradicate...
Chikungunya

Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus  What is it?  Chikungunya is vector-borne viral disease that is caused by the chikungunya virus1,2. It is prevalent in the Americas, Asia and Africa with large outbreaks and case numbers reported each year2. People become infected with chikungunya...
ESPID 2026 save the date

ESPID 2026 save the date

Join the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases for ESPID 2026! 44th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2026) 1-5 June 2026 Bologna & Online ESPID 2026 brings together top experts from across Europe and...
IPC Week 2025 Resources Now Available!

IPC Week 2025 Resources Now Available!

IPC Week 2025: Standing Up for Infection Prevention Each year, the third week of October marks International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) – a time to celebrate and recognise the vital role of infection prevention and control (IPC) in protecting health and saving...
Career Opportunity QLD

Career Opportunity QLD

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside in Brisbane are seeking a full-time Infection Control Coordinator St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside currently have a unique opportunity for an experienced Infection Control Coordinator to join their supportive and...