Tag: Infectious diseases
Understanding the Quademic: 4 Viral Infections Impacting the US
Understanding the Quademic: 4 Viral Infections Impacting the USFour viruses are currently circulating in the United States, creating concerns of a potential "quademic." Influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus are all at "very high levels"...
Rising Cases of Valley Fever in California: What You Need to Know
Valley Fever Cases on the Rise in CaliforniaValley fever cases in California have surged this year, surpassing the total number of cases recorded in all of 2023. The state has already confirmed 11,076 cases...
Mosquito-Borne Virus Spreading in Europe: Health Officials Issue Warning
Cases of the Oropouche virus (OROV) have recently emerged in Europe, causing health officials to issue a warning. By the end of July, a total of 19 cases were reported, with 12 in Spain,...
Navigating the Waves: How Viruses on Ships Overcome Odds to Spread Globally
In the past, when people traveled by ship, diseases often died out before reaching land, a recent study reveals. Researchers found that the chances of viruses spreading across the sea were very low due...
Fauci Discusses Complicated Relationship with Trump: Analysis and Insights
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, a renowned figure in the field of public health, recently shared his insights and experiences in a new autobiography titled "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service." In this...
Tiger Mosquitoes and Dengue Fever: Impact of an Invasive Species
Dengue fever is a virus that is spreading in Europe due to an invasive mosquito species called tiger mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are known to transmit the dengue virus to individuals who have not been...
Dengue Outbreak Threat Looms Over Paris Olympics, Experts Caution
Experts are warning that the upcoming Paris Olympics could potentially lead to a dengue fever outbreak, with the city already experiencing cases of the mosquito-carried virus. The increase in dengue cases in Europe is...
Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit’s population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks since...
Wastewater surveillance has become a crucial tool in monitoring and predicting disease outbreaks in Detroit since 2017. This method gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, but researchers had been exploring its potential long...
France enlists ‘dengue detectives’ to prevent outbreak at the Paris Olympics
France Deploys Experts to Combat Dengue Threat Ahead of Paris Olympics
Kevin Meignan, a specialist, is conducting surveillance for the Aedes albopictus mosquitoes near the Stade de France in Paris. The team aims to prevent...
Ottawa public health resources ‘not sufficient’ as city sees uptick in infectious diseases: report
Ottawa Public Health Struggles with Rise in Infectious Diseases: ReportOttawa Public Health (OPH) is facing challenges due to a significant increase in infectious diseases, with factors such as migration, climate change, and vaccine hesitancy...
Ottawa Public Health strained as it tackles infectious diseases, report says | CBC News
Ottawa Public Health Struggles Amid Rising Infectious Diseases, Urges Funding Increase | Local News
Ottawa's public health agency is facing challenges in responding to the increasing number of infectious diseases, according to a recent report....