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Category: Emerging Infectious Diseases

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

WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo shows signs of containment with no new cases reported

Reuters The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo shows signs of containment, with no new confirmed or probable cases since the World Health Organization’s last update on October 1, the UN health agency said on Wednesday. As of October 5, a total of 64 cases, including 11 probable cases and 43 deaths, […]

Oct 8, 2025

Babies take a lesson from soldiers in the war against malaria

NPR Babies may soon join soldiers in the fight to ward off malaria. For years, the U.S. military has treated uniforms with insecticide to repel mosquitoes and the malaria they can transmit. Ross Boyce used to wear one before becoming an infectious disease physician and malaria researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He […]

Oct 8, 2025

The CDC’s most recent updates on COVID-19 vaccinations

WTOP The most recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on COVID-19 vaccines call for “vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making,” according to a news release published Tuesday. “Informed consent is back,” Acting Director and Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Jim O’Neil said. “CDC’s 2022 blanket recommendation for perpetual COVID-19 boosters deterred […]

Oct 8, 2025

Illinois Confirms First Case of Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus

Infectious Disease Advisor Illinois health officials are warning residents to be on alert after the state’s first case of Powassan virus was confirmed in a resident who became seriously ill. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) hasn’t determined whether the person was infected in Illinois, but officials are now testing ticks statewide for the virus. “With […]

Oct 1, 2025

437 hospitalized with measles, 39 in ICUs, amid outbreak that started in May

Times of Israel At a Knesset Health Committee meeting today, Dr. Sharon Elroei-Price, head of public health services at the Health Ministry, states that approximately 1,700 patients have been confirmed with measles in the past six months, 437 have been hospitalized since the outbreak began in May, and 39 are in intensive care. Six children […]

Oct 1, 2025

New York State Department of Health Issues Advisory Following Measles Detection in City of Oswego Wastewater

NY State Dept of Health The New York State Department of Health is alerting the public, providers and local health officials about low levels of measles virus that was detected in a wastewater sample collected earlier this week from a treatment facility serving parts of the City of Oswego and surrounding areas. The Department is […]

Oct 1, 2025