Unit profile
Description
Infectious diseases constitute major threats to health in all world regions. Research in this field explores interactions between micro-organisms, the host immune system and the community. We aim to translate research results into improved strategies for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research projects involve a range of experts in clinical and pre-clinical disciplines, with extensive collaborations especially in the fields of microbiology and immunology. Research projects are based both in Sweden and in a research station in Ethiopia. Our main research areas are: 1) respiratory tract infections; 2) antimicrobial drug resistance; 3) management of severe infections (sepsis syndrome); 4) infections in people who inject drugs; 5) HIV and tuberculosis in low-income countries.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Infectious Medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations the last five years
Profiles
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Jonas Ahl
- Clinical Microbiology, Malmö - Associate professor
- Clinical infection medicine - Associate professor, Researcher, Specialist physician
- Infect@LU - Affiliated researcher
Person
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Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in southern Sweden – A retrospective population-based study
Wullt, O., Utbult, C., Carlson, E., Ljungquist, O., Sunnerhagen, T., Bläckberg, A. & Torisson, G., 2026 Feb 28, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Open Forum Infectious Diseases. ofag092.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Community-acquired bacterial meningitis in Southern Sweden 2013–2023: a population-based study of incidence, aetiology and diagnostic yield
West, T., Carlander, R., Sunnerhagen, T., Torisson, G. & Ljungquist, O., 2026 Jan, In: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. 45, 1, p. 103-112Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reply to Yaginuma, Seki and Shiraishi
Sahlström Månsson, T., Askemyr, A., Sunnerhagen, T., Tham, J., Riesbeck, K. & Mellhammar, L., 2026, In: Infection. 54, 1, p. 553-554Research output: Contribution to journal › Debate/Note/Editorial
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Next Generation Helscapes - Theme, Pufendorf IAS
Loodin, H. (PI), Borell, J. (CoPI), Garwicz, M. (Researcher), Houmann, A. (Researcher), Lindén, J. (Researcher), Lanbeck, P. (Researcher), Lindahl, G. (Researcher), Mathieu, C. (Researcher), Mattsson, P. (Researcher), Wistrand, J. (Researcher) & Thormählen, Å. (Project communication officer)
2025/09/01 → 2026/06/30
Project: Network
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Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Sweden in relation to risk of tuberculosis exposure and risk of disease progression
Elén, S. (Researcher), Björkman, P. (Supervisor), Skogmar, S. (Assistant supervisor) & Elvstam, O. (Assistant supervisor)
2024/12/01 → …
Project: Dissertation
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Improved treatment of serious infections in an aging population
Torisson, G. (Researcher)
2024/10/25 → 2026/10/31
Project: Research
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Sharpen your presentation skills
Håkansson, S. (Organiser), van Meeningen, Y. (Organiser), Egan, N. (Organiser), Malmström, B. (Organiser), Abdulahi, I. J. (Participant), Meuller, B. (Participant), Almpantis, D. (Participant), Wrisberg, A. (Participant), Orejuela, S. (Participant) & Stjernholm, L. (Participant)
2025 May 21Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of workshop/ seminar/ course
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How do we scale up Africa-Europe academic and scientific cooperation?
Eksten, R. (Organiser), Björkman, P. (Invited speaker), Ernest, A. (Invited speaker), Melin, M. (Invited speaker), Christersson, C. (Invited speaker), Sundberg, C. (Organiser), Hwang, S. (Invited speaker), Abarkan, A. (Invited speaker), Ekwamu, A. (Invited speaker), Ewald, J. (Invited speaker), Boughanemi, F. (Invited speaker), Gräslund, S. (Chair) & Svensson, P. (Contributor)
2022 Feb 4Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of workshop/ seminar/ course
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Sepsis – an ED perspective
Melander, O. (First/primary/lead supervisor), Åkesson, P. (Second supervisor), Lanbeck, P. (Second supervisor) & Ternhag, A. (Examiner)
2013 Dec 1 → 2021 Sept 3Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision of PhD students
Prizes and distinction
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Guldpillret 2023
Håkansson, A. C. (Recipient), Alanko Blomé, M. (Recipient), Troberg, K. (Recipient) & Isendahl, P. (Recipient), 2023 Oct 25
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)