Dr. Durgadas

Associate Professor, Microbiology, International Medical School, MSU, Malaysia, AI learner, AI Content Detector

[Trends in Immunology @TrendsImmuno]

IL-33 scripts cancer immunity https://t.co/MV9tDbc1hL #immunology

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Today, the final contact of a person exposed to #hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius completed their quarantine period, tested negative and returned home. No further cases have been reported since the 25th of May. Therefore, @WHO considers the hantavirus outbreak over.

[Nature Rev Immunol @NatRevImmunol]

T cell engagers in autoimmune diseases https://t.co/5ZyZRiGZzh

[Wataru Hayashi / 林 航 @DraWataru]

The dual threat of hypervirulent and multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: pathogenesis and prospects for intervention | Frontiers in Microbiology

(https://t.co/eWK5hyMq4G)

[Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid @MohdShukriYajid]

A remarkable leap forward for @MSUMalaysia. Proud to be ranked #88 globally in the @timeshighered Impact Rankings 2026, marking our strongest performance to date. This achievement underscores our commitment to creating meaningful impacts through the #SDG goals. @MOHEOfficial

[Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid @MohdShukriYajid]

Appreciation to our industry and institutional partners for their invaluable support in advancing the #SDGs with @MSUmalaysia . With six SDGs ranked among the world's Top 100, led by SDG 5 (Gender Equality) at Top 3 globally. An achievement that reflects the shared commitment.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

They are tiny, but notorious troublemakers.
Some are members of the 'pathogens hall of fame' including Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae Giardia, Norovirus and Rotavirus.
Together, they unleash their signature move: Relentless diarrhoea.

Your counter move: simple food safety habits like:
🧼 Washing hands
🥬 Washing all fresh produce
🧊 Refrigerating food where possible (<5 C)
🍳 Keeping hot foods hot (>60 C) prior to serving
🥘 Heating meat, fish, seafood & eggs to safe temperatures
🥛 Pasteurizing milk

[Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid @MohdShukriYajid]

Visited the Regional General Hospital (RSUD) of the City of Depok and gained insights about its healthcare initiatives. The visit reinforces our shared commitment to advancing global #SDG health goals through innovation and equitable access to quality healthcare. @MSUmalaysia

[Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid @MohdShukriYajid]

Pleased to sign the Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of the City of Depok, marking a shared commitment with @MSUmalaysia to advancing healthcare and education services. This strategic partnership opens opportunities for impactful community health.

[Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 @ABsteward]

🆕💥🟢Antibiotic penetration in the male urinary tract: a critical review of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evidence #idxposts
https://t.co/oxDKP2q9QZ

[Nature Reviews Microbiology @NatureRevMicro]

New online! Klebsiella genus as driver of human disease: from infections to non-communicable disorders https://t.co/cGyWoXLZbS

[Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid @MohdShukriYajid]

Engaged the local &amp; international postgraduate participants of #PPEN2026. Go beyond your degrees and pursue your aspirations with purpose. Whether as researchers or entrepreneurs, create meaningful impact through lifelong learning, and contribute to the community. @MSUmalaysia

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Ebola Virus Disease symptoms may appear suddenly and can include fever, severe weakness, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and unexplained bleeding in severe cases.

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency https://t.co/toiP4gYFdG

[Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid @MohdShukriYajid]

Welcomed everyone to the @MSUMalaysia 37th Convocation, Session I. Delighted to celebrate this meaningful milestone with our #MSUrians. As you embrace new opportunities ahead, continue to lead with purpose, inspire others, and create a positive impact. #MSUConvo37 #MSUmalaysia

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

Hantavirus outbreak should reset WHO’s default approach to airborne risk
https://t.co/LHfwL4fFRw

[Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid @MohdShukriYajid]

A pleasure to be at the @MSUMalaysia 37th Convocation. Honoured by the presence of MSU Chancellor, DYTM Raja Muda Kedah Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Sultan Sallehuddin at #MSUConvo37. His continued support strengthens our mission of #TransformingLives #EnrichingFutures.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and can occasionally spread to people.

Here’s what you need to know about #hantavirus: What they are, how they spread, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Highlights from Disease Outbreak News on #hantavirus linked to MV Hondius:
▪️ As of 8 May, a total of 8 cases, including 3 deaths, have been reported. 6 cases are confirmed as Andes virus. 4 patients are currently hospitalized. One case previously reported as suspected has now been reclassified as a non-case after testing negative for Andes (ANDV) virus through specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serology.
▪️ Epidemiological investigations are underway to determine the source of exposure, including on the travel history and potential exposures of the first case.
▪️One expert from WHO, one from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (@ECDC_EU) are on board the cruise ship to provide support to the passengers, crews and ship operators during the journey.
▪️ WHO has developed and shared technical guidance documents in support of countries affected by the event, including covering management of the event on the ship, investigation of cases, disembarkation and management of returning passengers and crew members.
▪️ An adult male, who disembarked in Tristan da Cunha on 14 April, is currently stable and in isolation. He is currently a probable case until laboratory confirmation.
▪️ Passengers who travelled on the same flight from St Helena to South Africa along with one of the confirmed cases have been contacted.
👉🏽To date, 75 contacts have been identified in South Africa, of whom 42 have been traced by national authorities and are currently under monitoring.

Here is what WHO advises:
▪️ Countries involved in this event continue public health coordination and management efforts on board conveyances and in countries where cases and/or contacts are present or will be returning to. Early recognition of suspected cases, prompt isolation, and consistent adherence to recommended infection prevention and control measures remain essential to protect healthcare personnel, other passengers and crew members. Current evidence does not support usefulness of routine laboratory testing or quarantine of asymptomatic contacts.

Read the full disease outbreak news here: https://t.co/lD9f1hy7Xu

[Joseph Allen @j_g_allen]

The detailed investigation of a prior hantavirus human-human transmission event has evidence of airborne transmission of Andes strain:

Patient 1 --> Patient 4
"did not have any physical contact and simply said “hello” to each other as they crossed paths"

Patient 1 --> Patients 3 & 6
"seated at different tables and spatially separated by 1–2 m

Patient 2 --> Patient 11
"No direct or close contact between the two patients was reported."

Patient 8 --> Patient 28
"Patient 8 shared a room with Patient 28 and her relative. Patient 28 and Patient 8 did were not in close contact."