{"id":184,"date":"2022-09-22T06:49:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T11:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/healthsecurity\/transmission\/?page_id=184"},"modified":"2026-08-11T13:56:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:56:02","slug":"headlines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/healthsecurity\/transmission\/","title":{"rendered":"The Transmission"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Timely and relevant global health security news curated by GCHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSA Today: Is lettuce safe to eat now? What to know amid cyclospora outbreak<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn unprecedented outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a lettuce-linked parasitic infection known to cause debilitating diarrhea, has sickened more Americans than ever before, causing many consumers to avoid the produce aisle.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNBC News: Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to six more states<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe CDC\u2019s planned update marks a significant expansion in the outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNPR: What Cyclospora does inside the gut and how it gets there<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis summer, tiny Cyclospora parasites have wreaked havoc on the digestive systems of thousands of people in the U.S. It's the biggest outbreak of this parasite the U.S. has ever seen. In a July 28 update, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention counted 45 states reporting cases of cyclosporiasis \u2014 the disease caused by the parasite\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToday: Cyclospora Outbreak 2026 Foods to Avoid and Map as 45 States Hit With Parasite Cases<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA massive outbreak of the \u201cexplosive diarrhea parasite\u201d cyclospora has been linked to shredded lettuce. Where are cases rising, and what are the other possible sources?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCNN: First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwo people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday. These are the first known deaths related to the multi-state outbreak of explosive diarrhea in the United States.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAP News: Congo says 2,000 people have died in history\u2019s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt least 2,000 people have died in Congo\u2019s Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues challenge the urgent response in a remote region.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tABC News: Ebola has killed 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEbola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. As of Tuesday, 3,802 cases had been recorded, with 1,707 deaths, according to the latest government update.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfricaNews: Ebola crisis deepens in DR Congo as cases surge in hotspots<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is accelerating, with health officials warning that cases are doubling in some of the hardest-hit areas.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReuters: Why Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemics<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass 4,000 cases this week and has been described as the fastest spreading on record since it was officially declared in May.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBBC: Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest in the country's history, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. As of 30 July, there were 3,605 confirmed cases including 1,587 deaths – a fatality rate of 44%.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWTAJ: Measles cases on the rise across central Pennsylvania<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tState health officials are tracking a rise in measles cases across the Commonwealth, with new cases confirmed in Central Pennsylvania.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGlobal News: Canada\u2019s measles cases are half of U.S. total, despite smaller population: WHO<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeasles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of confirmed cases as the United States, despite having a population only about one-tenth the size of its neighbour.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSA Today: Universal Studios Hollywood visitors may have been exposed to measles<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a measles case involving an infected person who spent 11 hours at Universal Studios Hollywood last month.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThink Global Health: Visualizing Bangladesh's Massive Measles Outbreak<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPolicy failures in Bangladesh dismantled decades of progress toward eliminating measles, creating the conditions for the explosive 2026 outbreak\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColumbus Dispatch: Ohio reports 3rd measles outbreak of 2026; US cases hit 35-year high<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOhio reports its third measles outbreak of 2026 in Ashtabula and Tuscarawas Counties as cases nationwide hit a 35-year high.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNYT: New Zealand Is Racing to Vaccinate Its Endangered Birds Against Avian Flu<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConservation experts are trying to slow the march of the viral disease in a country that is home to rare and endangered bird species.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReuters: Australia confirms first mass death of seabirds from H5N1 bird flu<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHartford Courant: CT officials say tick testing submissions set new record with \u2018concerning\u2019 trend discovered<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOfficials with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station said they have received nearly 5,200 tick submissions this year, setting a new record for the agency\u2019s tick testing program.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThree suspected cases of the rare tick-borne illness tularemia, also known as "rabbit fever," have been identified on Long Island, Suffolk County health officials said Monday.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFOX: No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUSA Today: Dengue alerts issued in these Florida locations. How to protect against mosquitoes<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVirginia health officials on Tuesday announced the state\u2019s first documented case of locally acquired dengue, saying a resident who had not traveled outside Virginia was probably infected after being bitten by a mosquito that had previously bitten an infected traveler.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCBS News: Orange County confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2026<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile case of 2026, which some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWBOC: West Nile virus detected in Delaware for first time this year<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDelaware has detected West Nile virus for the first time in 2026 after a sentinel chicken in eastern Kent County tested positive, state officials announced Wednesday.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWXII: North Carolina detects first West Nile Virus illness, early mosquito activity raises concern<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to protect themselves after confirming the state's first West Nile virus illness of 2026.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBBC: Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFood producer Taylor Farms is recalling a swathe of its fresh products containing jalapeno peppers after a salmonella outbreak.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJalape\u00f1o peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Telegraph: Madagascar forced to divide and share mpox vaccine as epidemic takes off<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthorities in Madagascar are being forced to split single vaccines into fifths to try to protect as many people as possible during an ongoing mpox outbreak\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe California Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that a San Diego County resident has Clade I mpox. County health officials say the patient likely contracted the virus while traveling internationally to an area where Clade\u202fI mpox is circulating. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The GCHS in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem (R7DHRE) <\/a>conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives. These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA,<\/a> presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Additionally, regional experts offer insights into current outbreaks and clinical situations within Region 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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