There’s a second outbreak of Marburg virus in Africa. Climate change could be a factor
"We currently do not have a single platform where these data are integrated, and we don't necessarily have to do this one virus at a time." (Dele Ogunseitan)
Listeria Outbreak Has Hit 10 States—These Are the Foods Most Likely to Cause Listeriosis
"For the general population that is not part of [those] groups, listeria exposure can run the spectrum of symptoms from mild to very severe. But if you are part of those groups, then Listeria can become very deadly. If you have a fever, muscle aches, and tiredness, then call your healthcare provider immediately." (Bernadette Boden-Albala)
Shigella vs. Norovirus: What’s the Difference Between These ‘Stomach Bugs’?
"The only therapy for norovirus is rest and plenty of fluid intake. For both, hygiene is extremely important, including frequent hand washing. " (Dele Ogunseitan)
Can Probiotics Treat or Prevent Bacterial Infections?
"I expect that in the next few years, we will be seeing evidence-based probiotic interventions. I would hope that the FDA will regulate these, just as with any medication, because there is also potential for misuse and side effects." (Dele Ogunseitan)
This biohacking company is using a crypto city to test controversial gene therapies
"There can be clinics and hospitals that no one's really paying much attention to, in terms of what kinds of marketing claims they're making, or what clinical practices they're engaged in." (Leigh Turner)
The Bittersweet Defeat of Mpox
"The epi curve is trending downward, but it seems to have reached a floor—and that floor is not zero." (Andrew Noymer)
MERS: What to Know About the Virus and if it Will Spread After the World Cup
"It’s kind of endemic in the[camel] population in the Middle East. And so when you have this festival that brings soccer fans from all over the world, at the same time, in the same country, as a camel showcase festival; physicians, and global health security people should be concerned." (Dele Ogunseitan)
Infectious Disease Specialist Warns of Flu Spreading: “People Should Certainly be Taking This Seriously”
"The best way to avoid the flu is to get the vaccine. Other behaviors that can help mitigate exposure are to wash your hands often, avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, clean and disinfect surfaces, avoid close contact with sick people, cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home when you're sick." (Bernadette Boden-Albala)
County headed for another viral winter, as flu, COVID-19 hospitalizations surge
"We’re back to [COVID] levels not seen since last winter, the tail end of the Omicron wave, and we’re heading into another winter wave." (Andrew Noymer)
Orange County sees rise in COVID case rates, hospitalizations
"The hospitalizations are back to summer levels, so it will be interesting to see where they go. It will exceed summer levels, but probably won't get to last year's Omicron-driven levels." (Andrew Noymer)
