A dense and diverse microbial community inhabits the gut and many epithelial surfaces.
Referred to as the microbiota, it co-evolved with the host and is beneficial for many host …

Enteric viruses, particularly rotaviruses and noroviruses, are a leading cause of
gastroenteritis worldwide. Rotaviruses primarily affect young children, accounting for almost …

Importance Rotavirus infection is the global leading cause of diarrhea-associated morbidity
and mortality among children younger than 5 years. Objectives To examine the extent of …

Summary Background The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study
2015 (GBD 2015) provides an up-to-date analysis of the burden of diarrhoeal diseases. This …

Summary Background Shigella and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) are bacterial
pathogens that are frequently associated with diarrhoeal disease, and are a significant …

Highlights•National burden of disease studies are needed to define food safety
priorities.•Initiatives to support capacity building and collaboration are emerging.•Novel …

Neonates are born with an immature immune system and rely on the transfer of immunity
from their mothers. Maternal antibodies are transferred via the placenta and breast milk …

Background Foodborne diseases are important worldwide, resulting in considerable
morbidity and mortality. To our knowledge, we present the first global and regional estimates …

Background Diarrhoea is the second leading cause of mortality in children worldwide, but
establishing the cause can be complicated by diverse diagnostic approaches and varying …

Background. Rotavirus vaccine is recommended for routine use in all countries globally. To
facilitate decision making on rotavirus vaccine adoption by countries, help donors prioritize …