Category: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Netherlands to cull 71,000 chickens after bird flu case
The Poultry Site The Netherlands will cull around 71,000 chickens at a poultry farm in the northern part of the country following the detection of bird flu, Reuters reported, citing a government statement on Tuesday. This marks the first outbreak of bird flu in the Netherlands since March of this year. The government has so far […]
Oct 8, 2025
Bird flu persists in raw milk cheese, study demonstrates
Medical Express Raw milk cheese products contained infectious avian influenza virus when made with contaminated raw milk, creating potential health risks for consumers, according to a new study. The study is published in Nature Medicine. “In this study, we were specifically looking at the stability or persistence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in raw milk cheese products,” said senior author Diego Diel, professor […]
Oct 8, 2025
Chasing the Plague
PBS Scientists track down the earliest known bubonic plague victims. Trailer for the upcoming documentary on October 29, 2025.
Oct 8, 2025
Bubonic Plague Treatment Guidelines based on weak evidence
Plague is a high-consequence infectious disease with epidemic potential. Current treatment guidelines are based on weak evidence. Related article in NEJM
Oct 8, 2025
Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks
The Conversation More than three-quarters of U.S. counties and jurisdictions are experiencing declines in childhood vaccination rates, a trend that began in 2019, according to a September 2025 NBC News–Stanford University investigation. The report also found a “large swath” of the U.S. no longer has the “basic, ground-level immunity” needed to stop the spread of measles. […]
Oct 8, 2025
Measles-free status in jeopardy in the Americas as outbreaks continue
Reuters The Americas region is at risk of losing its measles-free status as the highly infectious disease continues to spread in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the head of the Pan American Health Organization told Reuters in an interview. To be considered measles-free, a country where an outbreak takes place must get back to […]
Oct 8, 2025
Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog
Sci Tech Daily Japanese researchers uncover the molecular signature of Long COVID brain fog, a breakthrough that could bring real treatments closer than ever. Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive impairment and […]
Oct 8, 2025
Public Health Response to the First Locally Acquired Malaria Outbreaks in the US in 20 Years
JAMA Key Points Question Why were there 4 outbreaks of domestic malaria in 2023 after 20 years with no locally acquired cases? Findings In this qualitative study, 10 locally acquired mosquito-transmitted malaria cases were reported in 4 states amid more than 2200 imported cases in 2023. Three infected mosquitoes were found in Florida, where all cases shared […]
Oct 8, 2025
Ebola Outbreak, Kasai Province, DRC – Situation Report #4
Relief Web Download Full Report FACTS • On September 4, the DRC Ministry of Health officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai province. Since then, the virus has spread to Bambale, Bulape and the surrounding community, Dikolo, Ingongo and Mpianga health areas, inside of […]
Oct 8, 2025
New Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: early response guidance
The Lancet On Sept 4, 2025, in line with International Health Regulations (2005) requirements,1 the Minister of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo officially declared a new Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai province,2 affecting the health zone of Bulape. This new outbreak of Ebola virus disease has occurred in a fragile context, regionally and […]
Oct 8, 2025