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By way of overview, this month we have:

First, from the July Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, an article describing the reemergence of Clade IIb–Associated Mpox, in Germany in 2023.

Next, From the July Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, a study describing the discovery of both avian and human-like sialic acid receptors in dairy cattle infected with HPAI H5N1 in the United States."

A July Nature article reporting on the pathogenicity and mammalian transmissibility of bovine H5N1 influenza virus, emphasizing its dual receptor-binding capability and transmission through milk.". followed by, from

July 2024, Eurosurveillance, research on the impact of COVID-19 vaccination in Ireland, showing that the program significantly reduced severe cases by 80 to 90 percent in people aged 50 and older during Omicron variant dominance, then,

a Journal of Infection article highlighting a significant decline in antibodies against Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children in China during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting an immunity gap was behind the post-pandemic surge in cases, next, from

MMWR June 2024, a field note on the transmission of toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans between humans and household pets in Utah and Colorado and finally,

from the July 2024 JAMA Health Forum, a study reveals that stringent state-level restrictions in the USA were associated with significantly lower excess COVID-19 pandemic death rates,

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