Log in or Sign up for Free to view tailored content for your specialty!
Zoonotic Infections News
Influenza A virus transmitted from swine to humans at 2012 agricultural fairs
At agricultural fairs in Ohio during 2012, influenza A viruses circulated widely among exhibition swine, and genome testing confirmed that some of these viruses were zoonotically transmitted to humans, according to recent findings.
Ebola confirmed in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, linked to Lagos case
The Minister of Health of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has reported three confirmed cases of Ebola virus, according to WHO, and additional suspected cases are being investigated.
Log in or Sign up for Free to view tailored content for your specialty!
HCWs in poorest countries lack gear to protect against HIV, Ebola
New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that health care workers in lower-income countries lack adequate personal protective equipment to guard against HIV and other bloodborne infections during surgical procedures.
CDC: Ebola case numbers likely to increase significantly
CDC Director Thomas Frieden, MD, MPH, reinforced the need for global cooperation and resources in combating the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, just 1 day after returning from the affected countries.
WHO confirms first Ebola case in Senegal
WHO has confirmed a case of Ebola virus in Senegal in a 21-year-old native of Guinea who arrived Aug. 20.
Bat exposure led to rabies PEP initiations for 200 Air Force trainees
Rabies postexposure prophylaxis was given to 200 US Air Force trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas after an investigation identified the presence of bats in seven dormitories housed in an older building on the base, according to a report in MMWR.
Scientists develop hand-held DNA sequencer for infectious diseases
New Zealand researchers have developed a novel, hand-held DNA assay capable of detecting suspected viruses and bacteria, as well as the severity of infection, according to a news release.
NIH to launch human trials of Ebola vaccine
Human testing of an investigational bivalent Ebola vaccine will commence next week, according to the NIH. Its development has been expedited in response to the outbreak currently spreading in West Africa.
Genomic sequencing reveals more than 300 mutations in 2014 Ebola virus
Rapid sequencing and analysis of 99 genomes have enabled researchers to identify more than 300 genetic changes in the Ebola virus genome, according to results published in Science.
WHO issues roadmap to guide response to Ebola outbreak
WHO has issued a “roadmap” to guide the international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, with a goal to stop Ebola transmission in the affected countries within 6 to 9 months and to prevent international spread.
-
Headline News
NIH finds neuroscience director engaged in research misconduct
September 26, 20241 min read -
Headline News
Q&A: Phone app uses AI technology to personalize allergy forecasts
September 25, 20243 min read -
Headline News
FDA grants fast track designation to brepocitinib for noninfectious uveitis
September 25, 20241 min read
-
Headline News
NIH finds neuroscience director engaged in research misconduct
September 26, 20241 min read -
Headline News
Q&A: Phone app uses AI technology to personalize allergy forecasts
September 25, 20243 min read -
Headline News
FDA grants fast track designation to brepocitinib for noninfectious uveitis
September 25, 20241 min read