by ACIPC Office | May 25, 2026 | Bug Library
Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral infections globally and a major contributor to preventable disease and cancer. It is primarily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, and it is estimated that up to...
by ACIPC Office | Apr 7, 2026 | Bug Library
What is it? Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris) is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that can cause serious infections in people who are immunocompromised.1,2 Candidozyma auris (C.auris) is often resistant to antifungal medications, making infections difficult,...
by ACIPC Office | Mar 11, 2026 | Bug Library
What is it? Nipah disease is a viral zoonotic infection caused by the Nipah virus, found in the fruit bat, which is the natural reservoir host. (1) The bat-borne pathogen was first identified in Malaysia in 1998, and has been associated with outbreaks across Southeast...
by ACIPC Office | Feb 25, 2026 | Bug Library
What is it? Ross River fever is a viral infection, transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. (1) It is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Australia, and is also prevalent in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. (1) Outbreaks of Ross River virus...
by ACIPC Office | Feb 24, 2026 | Bug Library
What is Gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can infect the urethra, cervix, rectum, throat — and less commonly, the eyes, particularly in newborns exposed at birth 1. Incidence in...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 9, 2025 | Bug Library
What is it? Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages and can cause severe complications if untreated. Syphilis may also be transmitted during...
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