Africa outbreaks: Lassa fever in Nigeria, CCHF in Senegal and Anthrax in Uganda
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In this newscast, I look at three current outbreaks occurring in Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda- Lassa fever, Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever and anthrax, respectively.
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Ukraine: Health officials warn of rabies, Lyme disease with the arrival of spring
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With the arrival of spring, Ukranian health officials are warning of the increased rosk of two infectious diseases: rabies and Lyme disease.
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Outbreak News This Week: Measles in North America, Mpox in Singapore and more
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In this livestream, I look at some of the news related to infectious diseases and outbreak over the past week.
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England: Sexually transmitted Shigella on the rise
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In this newscast, I look at the situation in England with sexually transmitted Shigella species, including antibiotic resistance, primarily among men who have sex with men.
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Yellow fever in Venezuela, prompts travel advisory
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In this news report, I look at the situation with yellow fever in Venezuela.
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Mexico measles outbreak tops 7,500 cases in 2026 to date
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In this news report, I give an update on the large measles outbreak in Mexico.
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New Mexico news: Hantavirus and animal plague
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In this news report, I look at the state of New Mexico who reported the first hantavirus case and animal plague case of 2026 this week.
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Ringworm STD cases rise in Minnesota
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On today's news report, I discuss the increase in Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) infections, that can be spread through sex, in Minnesota.
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Singapore reports increase in measles, steps up public health measures
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In this news report, I look at the measles situation in Singapore and the public health measures they are taking.
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Chicago reports meningococcal disease increase
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In this news report, I look at the increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases reported in Chicago.
info_outlineIn this news report, I look at the New World Screwworm (NWS) situation in Central America and Mexico and the efforts being made by the state of Texas and the US government to prevent its spread into the United States.