Authors: Orangzeb S, Desalegn A, Trinh NTH, Zhao J, Nordeng H, Lupattelli A. Published in: SSRN (preprint), January 2024; Vaccine, April 2024. Read more
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The decline of the 2022 Italian mpox epidemic: Role of behavior changes and control strategies
Authors: Guzzetta G, Marziano V, Mammone A, Siddu A, Ferraro F, Caraglia A, Maraglino F, Rezza G, Vespignani A, Longini I, Ajelli M, Merler S. Published in: Nature Communications, March 2024 Read more
The effect of pre-existing coronavirus antibodies on SARS-CoV-2 infection outcomes in exposed household members
Authors: Westerhof I, Sikkema R, Rozhnova G, van Beek J, Koopmans M, Bruijning-Verhagen P. Published in: medRxiv (preprint), August 2024; The Journal of Infectious Diseases, April 2025 Read more
On the far side of COVID-19: Penta’s commitment to research preparedness for emerging infections affecting children and pregnant people
The recent COVID-19 pandemic served as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of children and pregnant people to emerging infections. While the public health emergency may have concluded in mid-2023, the threat of future pandemics remains a looming concern. In this...
The socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on families affected by childhood respiratory illnesses in Cape Town, South Africa
Authors: Anthony MG, Hoddinott G, Van Niekerk M, Dewandel I, McKenzie C, Bekker C, Rabie H, Redfern A, van der Zalm MM. Published in: PLOS Global Public Health, March 2024 Read more
Lower respiratory tract infection admissions and deaths among children under 5 years in public sector facilities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic (2019 – 2021)
Authors: Kehoe K, Morden E, Zinyakatira N, Heekes A, Jones H, Walter S, Jacobs T, Murray J, Buys H, Redaniel MT, Davies MA. Published in: South African Medical Journal, March 2024 Read more
SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Hospitalization in Immunocompromised Children: A Population-Based Study (Presentation)
Authors: Di Chiara C, Giugni A, Le Prevost M, Boracchini R, Barbieri E, Lupattelli A, Giaquinto C, Donà D, Cantarutti A. Presented at: ICAR-CROI Awards for young Italian investigators, March 2024 Read more
SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Hospitalization in Immunocompromised Children: A Population-Based Study (Poster)
Authors: Di Chiara C, Giugni A, Le Prevost M, Boracchini R, Barbieri E, Lupattelli A, Giaquinto C, Donà D, Cantarutti A. Presented at: Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), March 2024 Read more
Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection in Children Within the 12 Months Following Mild COVID-19: Insights From a Survey Study
Authors: Di Chiara C, Boracchini R, Cantarutti A, Kakkar F, Oletto A, Padoan A, Donà D, Giaquinto C. Published in: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, April 2024 Read more
VERDI Consortium contributes to development of core outcome set for Long COVID in children
Results from an international consensus study, aimed at establishing a core outcome set for Long COVID in children and young people, have been published in the European Respiratory Journal. Members of the VERDI Consortium Claire Thorne, Maternal-Infant Working Group...
