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CNBC, July 7, 2023

U.S. officials say risk of locally acquired malaria remains low as nationwide cases jump to seven

"The CDC was partially born out of our malaria elimination efforts. While I would argue that we’ve neglected some of our public health infrastructure, there are systems in place...that can quickly be put into action when cases are identified." (Daniel Parker)

The Week, June 21, 2023

All about the ‘underestimated’ human metapneumovirus

"The vast majority of patients with acute HMPV infection are children and will have the most common upper respiratory symptoms; runny nose, cough, fever. Occasionally, you can see pink eye from HMPV." (Dele Ogunseitan)

Healthline, June 5, 2023

How to Tell if You Have hMPV, The Little-Known Virus That’s Surging in the U.S.

"Many viruses that infect humans to cause respiratory diseases similar to the common cold may surge in recent months because most parts of the world went through a hibernation (lock-down) for the past two years, and many of these viruses did not circulate in the population." (Dele Ogunseitan)

Health, June 2, 2023

What Is Human Metapneumovirus? CDC Reports Unusual Spike of Respiratory Virus

"Most parts of the world went through a hibernation (or lock-down) for the past two years, and many of these viruses did not circulate in the population." (Dele Ogunseitan)

Medical News Today, April 25, 2023

New COVID-19 strain: What to know about ‘Arcturus’

"It is concerning that there are so many Omicron subvariants circulating in our communities, but it [should] be part of our daily routine to wear masks and practice safe distancing when one of the subvariants pick up steam." ( Bernadette Boden-Albala)

OC Register, April 19, 2023

Mosquito season just got worse; here’s what you need to know

"These mosquitoes also spread a wide variety of diseases, such as dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya." (Daniel Parker)

Vice, April 17, 2023

Duke Has Quietly Discontinued a Costly, Unproven Autism Treatment

"Are parents who are convinced this is a treatment they want to get for their children going to go to Panama or other jurisdictions? That’s a possibility. But there is also the possibility, It may also reduce the numbers. There may be individuals who aren’t willing to get on a plane to go to Panama. There could be a diminution." (Leigh Turner)

Parade, April 12, 2023

Infectious Disease Experts Break Down Exactly What the Marburg Virus Is—and How Worried We Should Actually Be

"However, infected individuals are usually not contagious before they start showing symptoms. The virus is spread from person to person through contact with body fluids, saliva, blood, semen, vomit, breast milk and feces. The virus is not known to be spread through the air." (Dele Ogunseitan)

UN Dispatch, April 10, 2023

An Outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg Virus Has the Global Health Community on Edge

"There are two ongoing outbreaks of Marburg Virus Disease, one in Tanzania and the other in Equatorial Guinea. Marburg Virus is in the same family of diseases as Ebola and is extremely deadly, with a case-to-fatality ratio of up to 88%. " (Dele Ogunseitan)

Global Dispatches, April 9, 2023

Two Outbreaks of the Ebola-like Marburg Virus Have the Global Health Community on Edge

"Humans can become infected through contact with fruit bats, and like ebola, Marburg is transmissible between humans through contact with bodily fluids." (Dele Ogunseitan)