The restrictions put in place  and the resulting  social isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on children’s mental and behavioral health. Joining me today to take a look at Children’s Mental Health during the Pandemic is Dr. Mamilda Robinson. Dr. Robinson is a specialty director and clinical instructor of psychiatric-mental health at […] The post The mental health of children in the time of pandemic appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The restrictions put in place  and the resulting  social isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on children’s mental and behavioral health. Joining me today to take a look at Children’s Mental Health during the Pandemic is Dr. Mamilda Robinson. Dr. Robinson is a specialty director and clinical instructor of psychiatric-mental health at […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/the-mental-health-of-children-in-the-time-of-pandemic-16790/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The mental health of children in the time of pandemic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

The mental health of children in the time of pandemic

Leonard Friedland

With the nation focused on the delivery of a COVID vaccine, the CDC wants to ensure that older individuals are protected against other prevalent yet preventable diseases that can lead to severe health complications and even hospitalization. Vaccine demand declined an average of more than 60 percent across adult vaccines during the height of pandemic. […] The post Shingles &amp; the Shingrix vaccine with Dr. Leonard Friedland appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

With the nation focused on the delivery of a COVID vaccine, the CDC wants to ensure that older individuals are protected against other prevalent yet preventable diseases that can lead to severe health complications and even hospitalization. Vaccine demand declined an average of more than 60 percent across adult vaccines during the height of pandemic. […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/shingles-the-shingrix-vaccine-with-dr-leonard-friedland-72122/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shingles &amp; the Shingrix vaccine with Dr. Leonard Friedland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Shingles & the Shingrix vaccine with Dr. Leonard Friedland

Adam Weiss

The Carter Center announced this week that the number of Guinea worm disease cases dropped by 50% in 2020 compared to 2019. This includes a dramatic decrease in cases in the country of Chad. What’s more, this happened despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is all great news and the parasitic disease seems […] The post Guinea worm disease 2020 with the Carter Center’s Adam Weiss appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Carter Center announced this week that the number of Guinea worm disease cases dropped by 50% in 2020 compared to 2019. This includes a dramatic decrease in cases in the country of Chad. What’s more, this happened despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is all great news and the parasitic disease seems […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/guinea-worm-disease-2020-with-the-carter-centers-adam-weiss-46516/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guinea worm disease 2020 with the Carter Center’s Adam Weiss</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Guinea worm disease 2020 with the Carter Center’s Adam Weiss

Brittany Busse

As the country tries to open up during this pandemic, a variety of methods are being employed to keep people safe. Dogs are slated to be used at Miami Heat games to screen people for COVID, similar to how dogs have been used to smell out explosives or drugs. How effective is this method and […] The post COVID-19 sniffing dogs with Dr. Brittany Busse appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

As the country tries to open up during this pandemic, a variety of methods are being employed to keep people safe. Dogs are slated to be used at Miami Heat games to screen people for COVID, similar to how dogs have been used to smell out explosives or drugs. How effective is this method and […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/covid-19-sniffing-dogs-with-dr-brittany-busse-37509/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COVID-19 sniffing dogs with Dr. Brittany Busse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

COVID-19 sniffing dogs with Dr. Brittany Busse

In this podcast, I briefly go over 20 mosquito-borne diseases. In this not all inclusive list, I discuss a range of diseases to include malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever and more of the most common diseases, but also emerging pathogens that are transmitted by the mosquito vector like Mayaro and Madariaga viruses.   Aedes aegypti […] The post 20 Mosquito-borne diseases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In this podcast, I briefly go over 20 mosquito-borne diseases. In this not all inclusive list, I discuss a range of diseases to include malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever and more of the most common diseases, but also emerging pathogens that are transmitted by the mosquito vector like Mayaro and Madariaga viruses.   Aedes aegypti […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/20-mosquito-borne-diseases-68154/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20 Mosquito-borne diseases</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

20 Mosquito-borne diseases

While the world’s focus has been on COVID-19, sometimes it seems like nothing else is happening in infectious diseases. But that is far from the reality. In recent years, we’ve seen Nigeria report large numbers of Lassa fever, we continue to see plague outbreaks from Africa to Asia and monkeypox cases have risen in recent […] The post It’s not just COVID-19: Outbreaks of Lassa fever, plague and monkeypox appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

While the world’s focus has been on COVID-19, sometimes it seems like nothing else is happening in infectious diseases. But that is far from the reality. In recent years, we’ve seen Nigeria report large numbers of Lassa fever, we continue to see plague outbreaks from Africa to Asia and monkeypox cases have risen in recent […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/its-not-just-covid-19-outbreaks-of-lassa-fever-plague-and-monkeypox-44159/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s not just COVID-19: Outbreaks of Lassa fever, plague and monkeypox</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

It’s not just COVID-19: Outbreaks of Lassa fever, plague and monkeypox

Florida has reported about 1.6 million total COVID-19 cases, including more than 24,000 deaths. We’ve known for some time that some of the most vulnerable people are those aged 65 years and older and since Florida has the second-highest proportion of retirement-age residents in the nation this makes getting the COVID-19 vaccine available an imperative. […] The post COVID-19 vaccines in Florida: How hospitals manage administering to 65+ population appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Florida has reported about 1.6 million total COVID-19 cases, including more than 24,000 deaths. We’ve known for some time that some of the most vulnerable people are those aged 65 years and older and since Florida has the second-highest proportion of retirement-age residents in the nation this makes getting the COVID-19 vaccine available an imperative. […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/covid-19-vaccines-in-florida-how-hospitals-manage-administering-to-65-population-94106/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COVID-19 vaccines in Florida: How hospitals manage administering to 65+ population</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

COVID-19 vaccines in Florida: How hospitals manage administering to 65+ population

By Robert Herriman @bactiman63 Researchers from the University of Florida in a new study report the mosquito, Aedes scapularis is now established in mainland Florida in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. How did it arrive in the US? And What is the public health significance of this finding? Joining me today to answer these questions and […] The post Non-native mosquito, Aedes scapularis, established in South Florida appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By Robert Herriman @bactiman63 Researchers from the University of Florida in a new study report the mosquito, Aedes scapularis is now established in mainland Florida in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. How did it arrive in the US? And What is the public health significance of this finding? Joining me today to answer these questions and […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/non-native-mosquito-aedes-scapularis-established-in-south-florida-80346/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Non-native mosquito, Aedes scapularis, established in South Florida</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Non-native mosquito, Aedes scapularis, established in South Florida

In late 2018 into early 2019, an outbreak of a form of hantavirus called Andes virus, swept through a small town in Argentina infecting 34 and killing 11. Researchers led by a team from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) attribute the size of the outbreak to a super spreader event. […] The post Andes virus: Outbreak linked to a super-spreader event in Argentina appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In late 2018 into early 2019, an outbreak of a form of hantavirus called Andes virus, swept through a small town in Argentina infecting 34 and killing 11. Researchers led by a team from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) attribute the size of the outbreak to a super spreader event. […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/andes-virus-outbreak-linked-to-a-super-spreader-event-in-argentina-80934/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andes virus: Outbreak linked to a super-spreader event in Argentina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Andes virus: Outbreak linked to a super-spreader event in Argentina

Lorraine Johnson

Last month, a multidisciplinary panel led by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology published the 2020 Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The authors say it provides recommendations aimed to serve as a meaningful resource for […] The post Lyme disease guidelines 2020: A discussion with Lorraine Johnson, JD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Last month, a multidisciplinary panel led by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American College of Rheumatology published the 2020 Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The authors say it provides recommendations aimed to serve as a meaningful resource for […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/lyme-disease-guidelines-2020-a-discussion-with-lorraine-johnson-jd-17215/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lyme disease guidelines 2020: A discussion with Lorraine Johnson, JD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Lyme disease guidelines 2020: A discussion with Lorraine Johnson, JD

Editor of the website, Outbreak News Today, Robert Herriman interviews expert guests on topics of infectious diseases, research, medicine and health.

The content is interesting, but the audio quality is not great and there are some mouth noises/smacking sounds that need to be edited out. I wish I could listen because I like the way the information is compiled, but unfortunately my ears are too picky.

Content vs. Style

Great education

Outbreak News Interviews

On this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I put together a show on two of the most important and interesting topics in medical history–the 1918 influenza pandemic and the yellow fever outbreak in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries. These are older; however, very informative interviews. To discuss the 1918 influenza pandemic is historian […] The post Medical history: 1918 influenza pandemic, Yellow fever in the US in the 18th and 19th centuries appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

On this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I put together a show on two of the most important and interesting topics in medical history–the 1918 influenza pandemic and the yellow fever outbreak in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries. These are older; however, very informative interviews. To discuss the 1918 influenza pandemic is historian […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/medical-history-1918-influenza-pandemic-yellow-fever-us-18th-19th-centuries-46691/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medical history: 1918 influenza pandemic, Yellow fever in the US in the 18th and 19th centuries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Medical history: 1918 influenza pandemic, Yellow fever in the US in the 18th and 19th centuries

Naegleria fowleri is a protozoan parasite , more specifically an amoeba. This lethal parasite is commonly referred to as the “brain eating amoeba” in mainstream media. It is generally considered a rare cause of human infections in the US with a handful of cases (2-3) reported annually on average, almost universally fatal. However, researchers in […] The post Naegleria fowleri: Study on death estimates, treatment success and the northward expansion of infections appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Naegleria fowleri is a protozoan parasite , more specifically an amoeba. This lethal parasite is commonly referred to as the “brain eating amoeba” in mainstream media. It is generally considered a rare cause of human infections in the US with a handful of cases (2-3) reported annually on average, almost universally fatal. However, researchers in […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/naegleria-fowleri-study-death-estimates-treatment-success-northward-expansion-infections-28152/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naegleria fowleri: Study on death estimates, treatment success and the northward expansion of infections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Naegleria fowleri: Study on death estimates, treatment success and the northward expansion of infections

We’ve discussed the use and misuse of antibiotics and antibiotic stewardship a number of times on this show and today we are going to look at the use of vancomycin.  Infectious disease physician, Steven LaRosa, MD joins me to talk about vancomycin, evaluating the need to use it, the use of a loading dose and […] The post Antibiotics: How to optimize the use and dosing of Vancomycin appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

We’ve discussed the use and misuse of antibiotics and antibiotic stewardship a number of times on this show and today we are going to look at the use of vancomycin.  Infectious disease physician, Steven LaRosa, MD joins me to talk about vancomycin, evaluating the need to use it, the use of a loading dose and […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/antibiotics-optimize-use-dosing-vancomycin-97796/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antibiotics: How to optimize the use and dosing of Vancomycin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Antibiotics: How to optimize the use and dosing of Vancomycin

It is estimated that as many as 1 in 200 children are affected by PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), according to the PANDAS Network. In this Feb. 2016 interview, Executive Director for the PANDAS Network, JC Konecny joined me to talk about PANDAS and PANS, the course of the illness, and the diagnosis and treatment of this […] The post PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

It is estimated that as many as 1 in 200 children are affected by PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), according to the PANDAS Network. In this Feb. 2016 interview, Executive Director for the PANDAS Network, JC Konecny joined me to talk about PANDAS and PANS, the course of the illness, and the diagnosis and treatment of this […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/pandas-pediatric-autoimmune-neuropsychiatric-disorders-associated-streptococcal-infections-49927/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections)

Michael Osterholm

My first guest on the new YouTube program, Outbreak News TV is public health scientist, infectious disease expert and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, or CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota, Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH. Dr. Osterholm, who has been a guest on the podcast and radio show several times, […] The post CIDRAP Director, Michael Osterholm, PhD on Outbreak News TV appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

My first guest on the new YouTube program, Outbreak News TV is public health scientist, infectious disease expert and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, or CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota, Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH. Dr. Osterholm, who has been a guest on the podcast and radio show several times, […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/cidrap-director-michael-osterholm-phd-outbreak-news-tv-89238/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CIDRAP Director, Michael Osterholm, PhD on Outbreak News TV</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

CIDRAP Director, Michael Osterholm, PhD on Outbreak News TV

On today’s podcast, we ventured back into the world of trematodes, or flukes and discussed the sheep liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica. Parasitology teacher and author of the book, Parasites: Tales of Humanity’s Most Unwelcome Guests, Rosemary Drisdelle joined me to talk about this parasite. Podcasts on other flukes:  Dicrocoelium dendriticum: The lancet liver fluke Paragonimus: A look […] The post Fasciola hepatica: The sheep liver fluke appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

On today’s podcast, we ventured back into the world of trematodes, or flukes and discussed the sheep liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica. Parasitology teacher and author of the book, Parasites: Tales of Humanity’s Most Unwelcome Guests, Rosemary Drisdelle joined me to talk about this parasite. Podcasts on other flukes:  Dicrocoelium dendriticum: The lancet liver fluke Paragonimus: A look […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/fasciola-hepatica-sheep-liver-fluke-50799/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fasciola hepatica: The sheep liver fluke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Fasciola hepatica: The sheep liver fluke

Peter Hotez

On Sunday’s program I take a quick look at the chickenpox outbreak in Northern Kentucky, the lawsuit, Gov. Matt Bevin and “chickenpox parties”. A guest on the show a number of times, Dr Peter Hotez appeared on one of the largest podcasts out there–The Joe Rogan Experience, where they discussed infectious diseases, vaccines and autism […] The post Kentucky chickenpox, Peter Hotez on Joe Rogan and Huntington’s disease appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

On Sunday’s program I take a quick look at the chickenpox outbreak in Northern Kentucky, the lawsuit, Gov. Matt Bevin and “chickenpox parties”. A guest on the show a number of times, Dr Peter Hotez appeared on one of the largest podcasts out there–The Joe Rogan Experience, where they discussed infectious diseases, vaccines and autism […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/kentucky-chickenpox-peter-hotez-joe-rogan-huntingtons-disease-26721/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kentucky chickenpox, Peter Hotez on Joe Rogan and Huntington’s disease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Kentucky chickenpox, Peter Hotez on Joe Rogan and Huntington’s disease

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is caused by a dangerous tick-borne virus, (Nairovirus) of the Bunyaviridae family, that is endemic in Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Asian countries south of the 50th parallel north – the geographical limit of the principal tick vector. In Sept. 2016, we reported on the first local transmission of the tick-borne infection, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic […] The post Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Increasing spread predicted appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is caused by a dangerous tick-borne virus, (Nairovirus) of the Bunyaviridae family, that is endemic in Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Asian countries south of the 50th parallel north – the geographical limit of the principal tick vector. In Sept. 2016, we reported on the first local transmission of the tick-borne infection, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/crimean-congo-hemorrhagic-fever-increasing-spread-predicted-33818/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Increasing spread predicted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Increasing spread predicted

With the unusual, in fact, first time the viral disease monkeypox was reported not once but twice in England this past week, I thought it would be good to learn more about the disease. Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and Epidemiology at the Yale schools of Medicine and Public health and author of the book, Animal […] The post Outbreak News This Week: Monkeypox, Florida mosquito-borne viruses appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

With the unusual, in fact, first time the viral disease monkeypox was reported not once but twice in England this past week, I thought it would be good to learn more about the disease. Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and Epidemiology at the Yale schools of Medicine and Public health and author of the book, Animal […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/outbreak-news-week-monkeypox-florida-mosquito-borne-viruses-85010/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News This Week: Monkeypox, Florida mosquito-borne viruses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Outbreak News This Week: Monkeypox, Florida mosquito-borne viruses

By NewsDesk   @bactiman63 In this end-of-year podcast, I rank what I believe to be the 10 most important infectious disease news stories of 2019. Related podcasts:  Inside the Hot Zone with Dr Mark Kortepeter Encephalitis 101 with Becky Dennis Eastern Equine Encephalitis with Steven LaRosa, MD Texas anthrax: A look at the 2019 outbreak Naegleria […] The post Top 10 Most Important Infectious Disease News Stories of 2019: The Podcast appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk   @bactiman63 In this end-of-year podcast, I rank what I believe to be the 10 most important infectious disease news stories of 2019. Related podcasts:  Inside the Hot Zone with Dr Mark Kortepeter Encephalitis 101 with Becky Dennis Eastern Equine Encephalitis with Steven LaRosa, MD Texas anthrax: A look at the 2019 outbreak Naegleria […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/top-10-most-important-infectious-disease-news-stories-of-2019-the-podcast-70921/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 10 Most Important Infectious Disease News Stories of 2019: The Podcast</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Top 10 Most Important Infectious Disease News Stories of 2019: The Podcast

Sarah Zukoff

In this radio interview from March 2015, my guest reminds us all that bedbugs are “still out there” despite the recent lack of media attention. Assistant professor of entomology at the Kansas State University Research and Extension Center, Sarah Zukoff, PhD joined me to answer some of the most common questions concerning these nuisance creatures: Where are bedbugs found?, […] The post Bedbugs 101: An interview with Sarah Zukoff, PhD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In this radio interview from March 2015, my guest reminds us all that bedbugs are “still out there” despite the recent lack of media attention. Assistant professor of entomology at the Kansas State University Research and Extension Center, Sarah Zukoff, PhD joined me to answer some of the most common questions concerning these nuisance creatures: Where are bedbugs found?, […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/bedbugs-101-interview-sarah-zukoff-phd-49961/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bedbugs 101: An interview with Sarah Zukoff, PhD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Bedbugs 101: An interview with Sarah Zukoff, PhD

Bartonella are globally distributed bacteria that can cause endocarditis in humans and domestic animals. Bats have been implicated as a likely reservoir host for these bacteria, but little is known about how prevalence varies over time, routes of transmission, and the genetic diversity of Bartonella in bats. My guest today sheds some light on this topic in a […] The post Bartonella and vampire bats: A look at the recent research appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Bartonella are globally distributed bacteria that can cause endocarditis in humans and domestic animals. Bats have been implicated as a likely reservoir host for these bacteria, but little is known about how prevalence varies over time, routes of transmission, and the genetic diversity of Bartonella in bats. My guest today sheds some light on this topic in a […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/bartonella-vampire-bats-look-recent-research-57029/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bartonella and vampire bats: A look at the recent research</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Bartonella and vampire bats: A look at the recent research

Sandra Gompf

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans. Infectious disease medicine requires an extensive understanding of the way in which bacterial, […] The post Infectious diseases: Some select ‘pearls’ with Sandra Gompf, MD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans. Infectious disease medicine requires an extensive understanding of the way in which bacterial, […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/infectious-diseases-select-pearls-sandra-gompf-md-68724/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infectious diseases: Some select ‘pearls’ with Sandra Gompf, MD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Infectious diseases: Some select ‘pearls’ with Sandra Gompf, MD

Rodney Rohde

A relatively new advanced degree is now available at select institutions for Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS), and that’s the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS). Texas State University Program Chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Rodney Rohde, PhD joins me on the show to talk about this exciting new degree for […] The post Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) with Dr Rodney Rohde appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A relatively new advanced degree is now available at select institutions for Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS), and that’s the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS). Texas State University Program Chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Rodney Rohde, PhD joins me on the show to talk about this exciting new degree for […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/doctorate-clinical-laboratory-science-dcls-dr-rodney-rohde-91657/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) with Dr Rodney Rohde</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) with Dr Rodney Rohde

Flu season is upon us once again and experts say it’s time to get your flu shot. On today’s show, Taryn Chapman, aka The Vaccine Mom, joined me to discuss different aspects of influenza to include symptoms, available drugs and a little virology. In addition, she talks to me about the flu vaccine–the types of […] The post Flu season is here: Time to get your flu shot appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Flu season is upon us once again and experts say it’s time to get your flu shot. On today’s show, Taryn Chapman, aka The Vaccine Mom, joined me to discuss different aspects of influenza to include symptoms, available drugs and a little virology. In addition, she talks to me about the flu vaccine–the types of […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/flu-season-is-here-time-to-get-your-flu-shot-23682/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flu season is here: Time to get your flu shot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Flu season is here: Time to get your flu shot

On today’s show, we talk about schistosomiasis. Health authorities say more than 200 million people are infected worldwide and in terms of impact, this disease is second only to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease. My guest, Parasitology teacher and author of the book, Parasites: Tales of Humanity’s Most Unwelcome Guests, Rosemary Drisdelle joined me […] The post Schistosomiasis: In terms of impact, it’s second only to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

On today’s show, we talk about schistosomiasis. Health authorities say more than 200 million people are infected worldwide and in terms of impact, this disease is second only to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease. My guest, Parasitology teacher and author of the book, Parasites: Tales of Humanity’s Most Unwelcome Guests, Rosemary Drisdelle joined me […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/schistosomiasis-terms-impact-second-malaria-devastating-parasitic-disease-88759/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schistosomiasis: In terms of impact, it’s second only to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Schistosomiasis: In terms of impact, it’s second only to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is arguably the most common, preventable cause of neonatal disability in the United States, affecting more than 30,000 children a year. My guest today started a Change.org petition advocating for congenital CMV to be added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). Here to talk more about CMV, the petition and […] The post Cytomegalovirus, the RUSP and the National CMV Foundation appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is arguably the most common, preventable cause of neonatal disability in the United States, affecting more than 30,000 children a year. My guest today started a <a href="http://Change.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Change.org</a> petition advocating for congenital CMV to be added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). Here to talk more about CMV, the petition and […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/cytomegalovirus-the-rusp-and-the-national-cmv-foundation-13892/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cytomegalovirus, the RUSP and the National CMV Foundation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Cytomegalovirus, the RUSP and the National CMV Foundation

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)– a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions in 149 countries – affect more than one billion people and cost developing economies billions of dollars every year. Populations living in poverty, without adequate sanitation and in close contact with infectious vectors […] The post Neglected Tropical Diseases: Chagas disease and schistosomiasis appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)– a diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions in 149 countries – affect more than one billion people and cost developing economies billions of dollars every year. Populations living in poverty, without adequate sanitation and in close contact with infectious vectors […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/neglected-tropical-diseases-chagas-disease-schistosomiasis-51479/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neglected Tropical Diseases: Chagas disease and schistosomiasis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Neglected Tropical Diseases: Chagas disease and schistosomiasis

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The CDC says HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can lead to 6 types of cancers later in life.  Almost every person who is sexually active will get HPV at some time in their life without HPV vaccination. About 14 million Americans, including teens, become infected with HPV each year. […] The post The HPV Vaccine: Talking to The Vaccine Mom appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The CDC says HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can lead to 6 types of cancers later in life.  Almost every person who is sexually active will get HPV at some time in their life without HPV vaccination. About 14 million Americans, including teens, become infected with HPV each year. […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/the-hpv-vaccine-talking-to-the-vaccine-mom-72964/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The HPV Vaccine: Talking to The Vaccine Mom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

The HPV Vaccine: Talking to The Vaccine Mom

Laurie Garrett

In a recent, very important article published in Foreign Policy, my guest Laurie Garrett writes about how the World Bank was holding back funds to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An issue not very well known until her article. To look at this situation and more is Laurie Garrett. […] The post Ebola, PHEIC and the World Bank with Laurie Garrett appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In a recent, very important article published in Foreign Policy, my guest Laurie Garrett writes about how the World Bank was holding back funds to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An issue not very well known until her article. To look at this situation and more is Laurie Garrett. […] The post <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com/ebola-pheic-and-the-world-bank-with-laurie-garrett-36302/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ebola, PHEIC and the World Bank with Laurie Garrett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://outbreaknewstoday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outbreak News Today</a>.

Ebola, PHEIC and the World Bank with Laurie Garrett

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