Outbreak News Interviews

Today is World Aspergillosis Day, a day to raise awareness about a fungal infection that kills more than one million people globally each year. Joining me now to talk about aspergillosis, a new kind of antifungal drug and World Aspergillosis Day is Marco Taglietti, M.D. Dr Taglietti is the president and chief executive officer of […] The post Aspergillosis, a new kind of antifungal drug and World Aspergillosis Day appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

When their is a global infectious disease outbreak, one action governments take is traveler screenings–we saw it during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and we are seeing it with the current COVID-19 outbreak. So, how effective are traveler screenings? My guest today addresses this issue in a recent study published in eLife. Joining me is Katelyn […] The post Global outbreaks: How effective is traveler screening? appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In this October 2016 interview, I speak to University of Florida Associate Professor of Veterinary Entomology, Dr. Phil Kaufman about the screwworm and the situation in the Florida Keys that year. Kaufman talked about the biology of screwworm, the pathology demonstrated on an infected mammal, treatment, the devastating effects on the Key deer and prevention […] The post Screwworm outbreak in Florida 2016 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

While sifting through the archives I stumbled across several old radio interviews that I never published as podcasts. This interview from March 2014 with founding dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr Peter Hotez was on the spread of the neglected tropical disease, the parasitic disease, Leishmaniasis and […] The post Leishmaniasis spread in the Middle East during war and conflict appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The COVID-19 outbreak is spreading and growing rapidly since first seen less than two months ago, prompting many governments, including the United States, to ban or significantly restrict travel to and from China. While travel bans are frequently used to stop the spread of an emerging infectious disease, what do we know about their effectiveness? Joining […] The post Travel Bans and Disease Outbreaks: Are they effective? appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Nipah virus is one of the deadliest viruses, which can kill up to 90 percent of those infected. In fact, the World Health Organization has placed Nipah virus on its 10 “most wanted” list of emerging viruses. Joining me today to talk more about Nipah virus and her research is Emily Gurley, PhD. Dr Gurley […] The post Nipah virus with Emily Gurley, PhD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Its been about a month since my last podcast on the novel coronavirus and I thought it was time to revisit the topic as it becomes a bigger global issue. Joining me to talk about coronaviruses and the 2019 novel coronavirus is Rodney Rohde, PhD. Dr Rohde is a Professor Research Dean and Chair of […] The post Coronavirus Q&A with Rodney Rohde, PhD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Recently, scientists have detected Marburg virus in fruit bats in Sierra Leone, marking the first time the deadly virus has been found in West Africa. The article was published in the journal, Nature Communications last week. Joining me today to discuss Marburg virus and the discovery in Sierra Leone is Tracey Goldstein, PhD. Dr Goldstein […] The post MARBURG Virus detected in fruit bats in Sierra Leone appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews In 2019, we saw one of the worst years on record for dengue worldwide. Numbers were up in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Joining me today from London to look at the past year in dengue, the progress with vaccines and 2020 and beyond is Kamran Rafiq. Kamran is the Co-Founder and Communications […] The post Dengue in 2019, the vaccines and the quest for a World Dengue Day appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

One Health is a term used frequently in recent years. If you’re not familiar with the term, you’ve come to the right place. Joining me to discuss One Health and a recent resolution passed by the US Senate is Cheryl M. Stroud, DVM, PhD. Dr Stroud is the Executive Director of the One Health Commission. […] The post One Health with Cheryl Stroud, DVM, PhD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Wuhan City, China has been a focus for infectious disease and public health experts over the past month due to a pneumonia outbreak where the etiology is not quite clear. News keeps trickling in on this outbreak, but there is still a lot unknown. Hoping to shed some light on this outbreak today is Daniel […] The post China pneumonia outbreak and a novel coronavirus appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews Last fall, a 44-year-old man from Italy was bitten on his right hand by an aggressive dog on the Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania.   The man did not receive any rabies vaccine before travelling. He got a rabies vaccine shortly after exposure, but no immunoglobulin, as it was not available. He died from rabies after […] The post Rabies and Travel Health with Dr. Jonas Nilsen appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In this podcast, I look at what I believe are the top infectious disease stories of the last decade.   Related: Texas anthrax: A look at the 2019 outbreak Naegleria fowleri: The PAM protocol with Dr Juan Dumois Naegleria fowleri: Lab diagnosis with Shiela Black, MHM, BSMT(ASCP) Louis Pasteur Quote merchandise Lyme disease: The major players, […] The post The Top Infectious Disease Stories of the Decade 2010-2019: The Podcast appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk   @bactiman63 In this end-of-year podcast, I rank what I believe to be the 10 most important infectious disease news stories of 2019. Related podcasts:  Inside the Hot Zone with Dr Mark Kortepeter Encephalitis 101 with Becky Dennis Eastern Equine Encephalitis with Steven LaRosa, MD Texas anthrax: A look at the 2019 outbreak Naegleria […] The post Top 10 Most Important Infectious Disease News Stories of 2019: The Podcast appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In his first hand account of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), physician and retired Army Colonel, Mark Kortepeter, MD pens the edge of you seat book, Inside the Hot Zone- A Soldier on the Front Lines of  Biological Warfare. In this podcast, Dr Kortepeter talks about USAMRIID and some […] The post Inside the Hot Zone with Dr Mark Kortepeter appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Last week, former US Senator from North Carolina, Kay Hagan died from encephalitis caused by the tick-borne disease, Powassan virus. So what is encephalitis and how common is it? Joining me today to answer these questions and more is the president of Encephalitis411.org, Becky Dennis. More information can be found here: Encephalitis411.org Encephalitis411 Facebook page […] The post Encephalitis 101 with Becky Dennis appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Flu season is upon us once again and experts say it’s time to get your flu shot. On today’s show, Taryn Chapman, aka The Vaccine Mom, joined me to discuss different aspects of influenza to include symptoms, available drugs and a little virology. In addition, she talks to me about the flu vaccine–the types of […] The post Flu season is here: Time to get your flu shot appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) can cause some serious pathology. This mosquito borne virus has seen an increase this year in the US. We see an average of 7 human cases of EEE reported annually; however, there has been some 30 human cases to date in 2019. Massachusetts and Michigan account for more than 20 […] The post Eastern Equine Encephalitis with Steven LaRosa, MD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Texas officials reported a large anthrax outbreak in 2019 affecting some 20 premises in five counties. My guest today was in the area over the summer to take a closer look at this outbreak. Joining me is University of Florida Associate Professor of Medical Geography and returning guest, Jason Blackburn, PhD. Other podcasts with Dr […] The post Texas anthrax: A look at the 2019 outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In this podcast of a video interview from the 4th Annual Amoeba Summit hosted by the Jordan Smelski Foundation, I spoke to Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at All Children’s Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine in St. Petersburg, Juan Dumois, MD. Dr Dumois shared his thought on why the rapid diagnosis of Naegleria is so challenging, he […] The post Naegleria fowleri: The PAM protocol with Dr Juan Dumois appeared first on Outbreak News Today.