Category: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Pathogens in Pop Culture: Fungal Pathogens and The Last of Us
NETEC Could a fungus cause the next pandemic? If you’ve watched HBO’s hit series ‘The Last of Us’ or played the popular video game, then you may be familiar with the concept: a mass outbreak of an infectious fungus turns humans into zombies. But could the scenario played out in ‘The Last of Us’ actually […]
Apr 18, 2023
Marburg Update from the WHO
WHO Marburg Virus Disease in Equatorial Guinea where in the last week, two healthcare workers that had contracted the virus were discharged from a WHO supported treatment center. There has now been a total of 16 laboratory-confirmed MVD cases. Among these cases, 11 people have died. 23 probable cases of MVD have also been reported […]
Apr 18, 2023
HPAI H5N1 Update on Condors
Fish and Wildlife Service Southwest California Condor Flock – April 17, 2023 Free-flying California condors in Arizona continue to be confirmed with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). To be as transparent as possible to the public and stakeholders about the potential extent of this outbreak, until further notice, the Service will disclose and report all […]
Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Lawler Update on COVID
UNMC Video Experiencing dizziness or fainting when standing up after a COVID infection? Dr. Lawler reviews incidences of POTS after acute/long COVID, and he also offers a counter argument on relaxing universal masking policies in hospital settings.h
Apr 18, 2023
Covid is still a leading cause of death as the virus recedes
Washington Post But many Americans dispute the data and the risks — much as they have throughout the pandemic. Millions of Americans gathered maskless in homes and houses of worship this month for Passover, Easter and Ramadan — the latest evidence that coronavirus has retreated from public view as the pandemic winds down. But retreat is not […]
Apr 18, 2023
COVID and Aspergillus Are Dangerous Bedfellows
MedPageToday These days, invasive fungal pathogens are making medical news — as well they should. In Fall 2022, a World Health Organization (WHO) report named 19 key fungal threats, thus creating the agency’s first-ever “fungal priority pathogens” list. WHO also called for better diagnostics and monitoring of antifungal drug resistance, as well as further research, innovation, and […]
Apr 18, 2023
Marburg virus disease – Equatorial Guinea
WHO This Disease Outbreak News was amended on 17 April 2023 to include information on partner coordination as part of the ongoing response measures. Situation at a glance Since the last Disease Outbreak News on this event was published on 22 March 2023 (with data as of 21 March 2023), six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Marburg virus […]
Apr 18, 2023
Bolivia battles avian flu outbreaks at layer farms
Watt Poultry Over 50,000 birds have died due to the disease in the past month. March saw even more outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Bolivian commercial layer farms, according to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
Apr 18, 2023
Disease forecasters are convinced there’s a 27% chance of another COVID-like pandemic within 10 years—but experts believe there’s a silver bullet
Fortune Climate change, international travel, and a growing global population are all among the factors scientists are citing for the increased likelihood of a severe pandemic occurring again within the next decade. London-based disease forecasting company Airfinity’s latest risk modeling suggests that there is a 27.5% chance that a pandemic as deadly as COVID-19 could occur by […]
Apr 18, 2023
Mobile Lab Detects Marburg Virus
Rapid Microbiology Marburg Virus (MARV) has been wreaking havoc in Africa, with 5 deaths reported from Tanzania in the last 24 hours. Earlier this year, Equatorial Guinea reported an outbreak of MARV with 9 fatalities. This Ebola-like hemorrhagic virus is characterized by symptoms of high fever, followed by bleeding and organ failure. Something that can […]
Apr 18, 2023