Emerging Infectious Diseases (Transcript Only)

Lessons from the History of Quarantine, from Plague to Influenza A

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Reginald Tucker reads an abridged version of the Emerging Infectious Diseases’ Historical Review, Lessons from the History of Quarantine, from Plague to Influenza A.

Zombies—A Pop Culture Resource for Public Health Awareness

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Reginald Tucker reads an abridged version of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Another Dimension, Zombies—A Pop Culture Resource for Public Health Awareness.

Progress in Global Surveillance and Response Capacity 10 Years After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Mike Miller reads an abridged version of the Emerging Infectious Diseases' synopsis, Progress in Global Surveillance and Response Capacity 10 Years after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

Myth Dispelled

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Adam Possner, an assistant professor of general internal medicine at George Washington University, reads and discusses his poem, "Myth Dispelled."

Outbreak of a New Strain of Flu at a Fair

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Karen Wong, an EIS officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses her study about flu outbreaks at agricultural fairs.

Salmonella causada por reptiles y anfibios en guarderías (Salmonella Infections Caused by Reptiles and Amphibians in Childcare Centers)

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Traducción al español de la entrevista con el Dr. Neil Vora, funcionario del EIS de los CDC, sobre su artículo acerca de las infecciones por Salmonella causadas por reptiles y anfibios en guarderías.

Knowing Which Foods Make Us Sick Will Help Guide Food Safety Regulations

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. John Painter, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses his study about which foods can make us sick.

Salmonella Infections Caused by Reptiles and Amphibians in Childcare Centers

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Neil Vora, an EIS Officer at CDC, discusses his article about Salmonella infections in childcare centers caused by reptiles and amphibians.

People Can Catch Diseases from Their Pets

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Carol Rubin, Associate Director for Zoonoses and One Health at CDC, discusses zoonotic diseases in pets.

Investigating Listeria Outbreaks

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Emily Cartwright, Infectious Disease fellow at Emory University and former EIS Officer with CDC’s Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases discusses foodborne Listeria outbreaks.

Sinusitis from Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Tap Water

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Wellington S. Tichenor. Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and in private practice in Manhattan, New York, discusses his investigation of sinusitis from nontuberculous mycobacteria in tap water.

Wild Birds and the Urban Ecology of Ticks

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Sarah Hamer, Assistant Professor and Veterinary Ecologist with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, discusses her investigation of ticks on wild birds in urban Chicago.

Death from Fungus in the Soil

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Shira Shafir, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, discusses her study about fungus found in soil.

Hepatitis E and Maternal Deaths

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Alain Labrique, assistant professor in the Department of International Health and Department of Epidemiology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, gives us his perspective on hepatitis E and maternal deaths.

Outbreak of Streptococcus pneumoniae in a Psychiatric Unit

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Katherine Fleming-Dutra, an epidemiologist at CDC, discusses her investigation of a Streptococcus pneumoniae outbreak in a pediatric psychiatric unit.

A Case of Ebola Virus

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Adam MacNeil, an epidemiologist at CDC, discusses Ebola virus.

Foodborne Norovirus Outbreaks

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Aron Hall, a CDC epidemiologist specializing in noroviruses, discusses foodborne norovirus outbreaks.

Infectious Disease Transmission during Transfusion and Transplantation

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Matthew Kuehnert, Director of the Office of Blood, Organ, and Other Tissue Safety, discusses infections in transplants.

Trends in Invasive Infection with MRSA

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST

Dr. James Hadler, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the Yale School of Public Health, discusses recent trends in MRSA.

Sapovirus Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:00:00 EST

Lore Elizabeth Lee, a clinical epidemiologist at the Oregon Public Health Division, discusses sapovirus outbreaks, testing, and treatment.

Public Health Events and International Health Regulations

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:10:00 EST

Dr. Katrin Kohl, a medical officer at the CDC, discusses the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations for assessing and reporting on public health events across the world.

Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Pandemic H1N1

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EST

Dr. George Nelson, a CDC medical officer, discusses the relationship between pneumococcal pneumonia and Pandemic H1N1.

Botulism

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Dr. Agam Rao, a CDC medical officer, discusses botulism.

Flu-related Hospitalizations by Industry

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:06:00 EST

Dr. Sara Luckhaupt, a CDC medical officer, discusses which industries are most impacted by the flu.

Rabies in Captive Deer

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST

Dr. Brett Petersen, a medical officer at CDC, discusses rabies in captive deer.

Taenia solium among Refugees in the United States

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

Dr. Seth O’Neal, a medical epidemiologist at Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland Oregon, discusses Taenia solium among Refugees.

Invasive Meningococcal Men Y Disease

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:21:00 EST

Dr. Leonard Mayer, a public health microbiologist at CDC, discusses invasive meningococcal disease.

Oseltamivir-Resistant Flu

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EST

Dr. Aaron Storms, an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer at CDC, discusses his paper about oseltamivir-resistant H1N1flu.

Dengue Fever in the United States

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:05:00 EST

Dr. Amesh Adalja, an associate at the Center for Biosecurity and clinical assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School, of Medicine, discusses dengue fever outbreaks in the United States.

Emerging Infectious Disease Journal Cover Art

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:05:00 EST

Polyxeni Potter discusses the art used on the covers of the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal.

Sealpox Virus in Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Facility

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST

Benjamin Monroe, a CDC health scientist, discusses the sealpox virus and its impact on marine rehabilitation facilities.

The Life and Death of Anaplasma

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST

Dr. Setu Vora, medical director of critical care and physician director of performance improvement at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, reads his poem The Life and Death of Anaplasma and discusses the poem’s origins.

Leaving the Hospital

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:01:00 EST

Dr. Anya Silver reads her poem about leaving the hospital.

Deaths from Adenovirus in the US Military

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST

Dr. Joel Gaydos, science advisor for the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, and Dr. Robert Potter, a research associate for the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, discuss deaths from adenovirus in the US military.

Washington (Wash) C. Winn: In Memoriam

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:10:00 EST

Dr. Mike Miller and Dr. David Walker dicuss the career and life of noted clinical biologist, Dr. Washington C. Winn Jr.

Raw or Nonpasteurized Products Can Make You Sick

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:20:00 EST

Dr. Adam Langer, CDC epidemiologist, discusses the dangers of consuming raw or nonpasteurized dairy products.

Antivirals Use During the Pandemic H1N1 2009 Outbreak

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Charisma Atkins, CDC public health analyst, discusses antiviral use during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu outbreak.

Flu Resistance to Antiviral Drug in North Carolina

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST

Dr. Katrina Sleeman, Associate Service Fellow at CDC, discusses resistance to an antiviral flu drug in North Carolina.

In Memoriam: David Judson Sencer, A Public Health Giant

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:20:00 EST

Dr. Jeffery Koplan, Director of the Emory Global Health Institute at Emory University, reflects on the career of Dr. David Sencer.

Investigating Mycobacterium chelonae-abscessus Complex

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:10:00 EST

Keith Simmon, scientist at Isentio US discusses research that was done while he was at ARUP laboratories, discusses a new classification of Mycobacterium chelonae-abscessus complex.

Investigating Shigella sonnei Infections

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:01:00 EST

Dr. Nancy Strockbine, Chief of the Escherichia and Shigella Reference Unit at CDC, discusses Shigella sonnei infections.

Clostridium difficile Infection in Outpatients

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EST

Dr. Jon Mark Hirshon, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, discusses Clostridium difficile infection in outpatients.

Cholera in the United States

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:55:00 EST

Anna Newton, Surveillance Epidemiologist at CDC, discusses cholera that was brought to the United States during an outbreak in Haiti and the Dominican Republic (Hispaniola).

Spread of Measles Virus in Europe

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST

Dr. Paul Rota, team lead for the Measles Laboratory, Division of Viral Diseases, at CDC, talks about a measles virus survey in Europe, 2008-2011.

A Melioidosis Case in Arizona

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST

David Blaney, Medical Officer, Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch, discusses an unusual melioidosis case in Arizona.

Diarrheal Illness

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST

Dr. Steve Monroe, director of CDC’s Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, discusses diarrheal illness, its causes, and prevention.

More Trouble from Ticks

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:00:00 EST

Dr. Chris Paddock, a rickettsiologist and infectious disease pathologist discusses a tick-transmitted bacterium, Rickettsia parkeri.

Deadly Parasite in Raccoon Eggs

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST

Dr. Shira Shafir, Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the UCLA School of Public Health, discusses a study about roundworms in raccoons and their effect on the environment.

Antiviral Prophylaxis and H1N1

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:01:00 EST

Dr. Richard Pebody, a consultant epidemiologist at the Health Protection Agency in London, UK, discusses the use of antiviral post-exposure prophylaxis and pandemic H1N1.

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST

Dr. Adam MacNeil, epidemiologist with Viral Special Pathogens Branch at CDC, discusses hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

Reflections on 30 Years of AIDS—Part 2

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:00:00 EST

Dr. Jams Curran, Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health and Co-Director of Emory’s Center for AIDS Research, and Dr. Harold Jaffe, CDC’s Associate Director for Science, reflect on 30 years of the AIDS epidemic.

Reflections on 30 Years of AIDS—Part 1

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:09:00 EST

Dr. Kevin DeCock, director of The Center for Global Health at CDC, reflects on 30 years of the AIDS epidemic.

Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:15:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Chris Van Beneden discusses the dangers of group A strep infections.

Probable Unusual Transmission of Zika Virus

Wed, 25 May 2011 11:42:00 EST

This podcast discusses a study about the probable unusual transmission of Zika Virus Infection from a scientist to his wife, published in the May 2011 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Dr. Brian Foy, Associate Professor at Colorado State University, shares details of this event.

Crab Hole Mosquito Blues—The Story

Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

This podcast reports on a humorous song that takes a look at a very serious human and equine disease. Written and performed by the MARU Health Angels Band, Bill Dietz, director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity at CDC, talks about the song, "Crab Hole Mosquito Blues", and the history behind it.

Babesiosis in Lower Hudson Valley, New York

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

This podcast discusses a study about an increase in babesiosis in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York state. Dr. Julie Joseph, Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College, shares details of this study.

Human Infection in Wild Mountain Gorillas

Mon, 02 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

This podcast discusses a study about the transmission of Human Metapneumovirus Infection to wild mountain gorillas in Rwanda in 2009, published in the April 2011 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Dr. Ian Lipkin, Director of the Center for Infection and Immunity and Dr. Gustavo Palacios, investigator in the Center of Infection & Immunity share details of this study.

Vector-borne Infections

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST

This podcast discusses emerging vector-borne pathogens, their role as prominent contributors to emerging infectious diseases, how they're spread, and the ineffectiveness of mosquito control methods.

Crab Hole Mosquito Blues — The Song

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST

This podcast is a song about a major epizoodemic of a serious human and equine disease written and performed by the MARU Health Angels Band. Band members: K.M. Johnson, T.E. Walton (Retired); D.F. Antczak (Cornell University); W.H. Dietz (CDC); and D.H. Martin (Louisiana State University Health Science Center).

In Memoriam: Dr. Frank John Fenner

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EST

This podcast reflects on one of the greatest pioneers in virology, Dr. Frank John Fenner. Dr. Frederick Murphy, a member of EID's editorial board and the Institute of Medicine, and professor of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, shares professional and personal stories of Dr. Frank Fenner.

Vaccinia Virus Infections in a Martial Arts Gym

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:00:00 EST

This podcast discusses an outbreak of vaccinia virus in Maryland in 2008. Christine Hughes, a health scientist with the Poxvirus and Rabies Branch at CDC, and co-author of a paper in the April 2011 issue of CDC's journal, discusses vaccinia virus infections in a martial arts gym.

Tuberculosis Outbreak Investigations in the U.S.

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:10:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr Kiren Mitruka, medical officer with CDC's Tuberculosis Outbreak Investigations team, discusses tuberculosis outbreak investigations in the U.S. from 2002-2008.

Bridging Implementation, Knowledge, and Ambition Gaps to Eliminate Tuberculosis

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:10:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Kenneth Castro, director of CDC's Division of Tuberculosis Eliminatio,discusses bridging implementation, knowledge, and ambition gaps to eliminate tuberculosis.

Elephant-to-Human Transmission of Tuberculosis

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

This podcast reports on the transmission of TB from elephants to humans. Dr. Rendi Murphree, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Vanderbilt University Visiting Scholar, discusses the recent elephant-to-human transmission of tuberculosis at an elephant refuge in Tennessee.

Zoonoses in the Bedroom

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:20:00 EST

This podcast reports on some of the diseases pet owners can acquire from their pets. Public health veterinarian, Dr. Heather Bair-Brake, describes the connection between disease and pets sleeping in their owner’s beds.

Public Health Implications of Cysticercosis Acquired in the United States

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:25:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Patricia Wilkins, a research microbiologist at CDC, discusses an infection caused by the larvae of taenia solium, the pork tapeworm.

New U.S. Foodborne Illness Estimate

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:00:00 EST

This podcast discusses CDC's report on new estimates of illnesses due to eating contaminated food in the United States. Dr. Elaine Scallan, assistant professor at the University of Colorado and former lead of the CDCs FoodNet surveillance system, shares the details from the first new comprehensive estimates of foodborne illness in the U.S. since 1999.

Reassortment Group A Rotavirus from Straw-colored Fruit Bat (Eidolon helvum)

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:25:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Mathew Esona of the Division of Viral Diseases at CDC describes the discovery of a unique Group A rotavirus isolated from fruit bats in Kenya.

Alkhurma Hemorrhagic Fever in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:05:00 EST

This podcast looks at the epidemiologic characteristics of Alkhurma Hemorrhagic Fever in humans in Najran City, Saudi Arabia. CDC epidemiologist Dr. Adam MacNeil discusses the severity and risk factors for the illness.

Coccidiodomycosis in Arizona 2007-2008

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:05:00 EST

This podcast looks at the impact of Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley Fever, in Arizona in 2007 and early 2008. CDC epidemiologist Dr. Tom Chiller discusses what researchers learned about this fungal disease.

Comparison of Three Infrared Thermal Detection Systems and Self Report for Mass Fever Screening

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:15:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Nicole Cohen describes research that examined the usefulness of thermal scanners for detecting fever in large groups of people in public settings, such as hospitals and airports.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Increased Risk for Malaria Infection

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:01:00 EST

This podcast describes research done in Ghana examining a correlation between type 2 diabetes and a possible increased risk for malaria infection in adults. Dr. Manoj Menon, a medical officer in the Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria in the Center for Global Health, discusses questions the study raises.

Bloodstream Infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis among HIV patients

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST

This podcast looks at bloodstream infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other pathogens among outpatients infected with HIV in Southeast Asia. CDC health scientist Kimberly McCarthy discusses the study and why bloodstream infections occur in HIV-infected populations.

Helicobacter pylori and Peptic Ulcers

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. David Swerdlow discusses the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and peptic ulcer disease and trends in hospitalization rates for peptic ulcer disease in the United States between 1998 and 2005.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Surveillance in Marginalized Populations, Tijuana, Mexico, and West Nile Virus Knowledge among Hispanics, San Diego, California, 2006

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST

This podcast describes public health surveillance and communication in hard to reach populations in Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego County, California. Dr. Marian McDonald, Associate Director of CDC's Health Disparities in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, discusses the importance of being flexible in determining the most effective media for health communications.

Vaccine-associated Paralytic Poliomyelitis in Immunodeficient Children, Iran, 1995–2008

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST

This podcast describes paralytic poliomyelitis infections acquired by immune-deficient Iranian children following their exposure to live-virus polio vaccine. Olen Kew, Associate Director for Global Laboratory Science at CDC, discusses implications of the use of live-virus vaccines in global polio eradication efforts.

Outbreaks of Rickettsia felis in Kenya and Senegal, 2010

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST

This podcast describes the outbreak of Rickettsia felis in Kenya between August 2006 and June 2008, and in rural Senegal from November 2008 through July 2009. CDC infectious disease pathologist Dr. Chris Paddock discusses what researchers learned about this flea-borne disease and how to prevent infection.

Pulsed-field Gel Electrophoresis for Salmonella Infection Surveillance, Texas, USA, 2007

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST

This podcast describes monitoring of the use of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis for Salmonella surveillance in Houston, Texas. CDC microbiologist Peter Gerner-Smidt discusses the importance of the PulseNet national database in surveillance of food-borne infections.

Re-Emergence of Rift Valley Fever in Madagascar

Thu, 27 May 2010 11:25:00 EST

This podcast describes the re-emergence of Rift Valley Fever in Madagascar during two rainy seasons in 2008 and 2009. CDC epidemiologist Dr. Pierre Rollin discusses what researchers learned about the outbreak and about infections in the larger population in Madagascar.

Terrestrial Rabies and Human Postexposure Prophylaxis, New York, USA

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST

This podcast describes a 10-year study of the use of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for rabies in New York State. CDC's Dr. Brett Petersen discusses the prevalence of rabies in the United States and how the study lends support to recent changes in the recommended PEP protocol.

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Sudan, 2008

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:45:00 EST

This podcast describes the emergence of the first human cases of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Sudan in 2008. CDC epidemiologist Dr. Stuart Nichol discusses how the disease was found in Sudan and how it spread in a hospital there.

Invasive Haemophilus Influenzae Disease, Europe, 1996–2006

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:22:00 EST

This podcast describes monitoring of Haemophilus influenzae disease in Europe from 1996 through 2006. CDC epidemiologist Stacey Martin discusses what researchers learned about the effect of vaccination on disease prevalence.

Spread of H1N1 within Households

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:15:00 EST

This podcast describes an investigation into how H1N1 was spreading within households during the initial days of the pandemic in Texas. CDC's Dr. Oliver Morgan discusses what investigators learned about the role that children played in introducing the virus into households and spreading flu.

Emergence of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis at a South African Mine

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST

This podcast describes the emergence of increasingly drug resistant tuberculosis at a mine in South Africa. CDC’s Dr. Dixie Snider discusses the outbreak and some of the reasons it may have occurred, despite the existence of a well-functioning TB control program at the mine.

Underreporting of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:40:00 EST

Influenza cases are difficult to track because many people don't go to the doctor or get tested for flu when they're sick. The first months of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic were no different. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Carrie Reed discusses a study in the December issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases that looked at the actual number of cases reported and estimated the true number of cases when correcting for underreporting.

Identification of the First Chinese Cases of H1N1 Flu

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:40:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Scott Dowell discusses the first cases of the new H1N1 influenza virus in China in May 2009, which occurred in three students who had been studying in North America during the early days of the pandemic and returned home to visit their friends and family. Chinese health officials acted swiftly to investigate and determine whether the students had spread their illness to others. The article, which appears in the September 2009 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, details what they found.

Investigation of Sylvatic Typhus at a Wilderness Camp

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Greg Dasch discusses an outbreak of four cases of sylvatic typhus that occurred at a wilderness camp in Pennsylvania. Sylvatic typhus is very rare in the United States, with only 41 cases since it was discovered in the United States in 1975. Lab work at CDC and the discovery that all four camp counselors who became ill had slept in the same bunk at the camp between 2004 and 2006 ultimately led to confirmation that flying squirrels living in the wall of the cabin were to blame for the illnesses.

Bartonella quintana in Homeless Persons

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:25:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Marina Eremeeva discusses an article about Bartonella quintana in homeless populations in San Francisco. Bartonella quintana is a bacterium that is transmitted by human body lice. Findings by the article’s authors suggest that Bartonella quintana may be transmitted by head lice. This could mean that populations other than homeless populations, such as school children, might be at increased risk for Bartonella quintana.

Avian Influenza A (H5N1)

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:25:00 EST

In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Tim Uyeki discusses H5N1, a subtype of influenza A virus. This highly pathogenic H5N1 virus doesn't usually infect people, although some rare infections with H5N1 viruses have occurred in humans. We need to use a comprehensive strategy to prevent the spread of H5N1 virus among birds, including having human health and animal health work closely together.

Clostridium difficile in Retail Meats

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST

Clostridium difficile is a common cause of diarrhea in healthcare settings but little is known about what causes cases in the community. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. L. Clifford McDonald discusses two papers in the May 2009 edition of Emerging Infectious Diseases that explore whether the organism could be found in meat samples purchased in grocery stores in Arizona and Canada.

Health Concerns in the Amazon Region

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:40:00 EST

Residents of the Amazon region of South America contend with a number of health threats - from mosquito-borne diseases to difficulty accessing doctors and healthcare facilities in such a vast area. This podcast helps explore some of the health issues in the region and what's being done to address them.

Exotic Small Mammals and Bartonella

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:40:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Nina Marano discusses Bartonella, a bacterial agent that’s prevalent in many species, including cats, dogs, and cattle. Wild animals are normally thought to carry Bartonella, so when animals are caught in the wild for pet trade, the risk that humans can become infected with Bartonella increases. Bartonella is an identified risk associated with ownership of exotic animals and has serious health consequences.

Influenza Pandemic Infrastructure Response in Thailand

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:15:00 EST

Influenza viruses change antigenic properties, or drift, every year and they create seasonal outbreaks. Occasionally, influenza viruses change in a major way, called a “shift." If an influenza virus shifts, the entire human population is susceptible to the new influenza virus, creating the potential for a pandemic. On this podcast, CDC's Dr. Scott Dowell discusses responding to an influenza pandemic.

Strategies for Fighting Pandemic Flu in Developing Countries

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:15:00 EST

Countries throughout the world are preparing for the next influenza pandemic. Developing countries face special challenges because they don't have antiviral drugs or vaccines that more developed countries have. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Dan Jernigan discusses new and innovative approaches that may help developing countries fight pandemic flu when it emerges.

Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (sCJD)

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:15:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Lynne Sehulster discusses Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease. This disease is caused by a pathological accumulation in the brain of an abnormal protein known as prions.

Rotaviruses

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:05:00 EST

CDC's Dr. Jon Gentsch discusses rotaviruses, the most important cause of severe gastroenteritis in children less than five years of age. Essentially, all children around the world get the disease during the first few years of life.

Use of Protective Gear in Bird Flu Outbreak Response

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

CDC's Dr. Oliver Morgan discusses how the use of masks and other protective gear impacted whether workers dealing with an outbreak of bird flu in England became sick. The paper is published in the January 2009 issue of CDC’s journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Zoonoses

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:55:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. King discusses zoonoses and how foxes, raccoons, and bats play an important role in the ecology of infectious diseases, such as rabies.

Rabies Elimination in Dogs in the United States

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Rabies has been eliminated from dogs in the United States through efforts to promote annual vaccination, but it's still a problem in wildlife in the U.S. and in wild and domesticated animals abroad. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Charles Rupprecht discusses a study which provides proof of the elimination of rabies in dogs and what this means for the average American.

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:25:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Oeltmann discusses multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. An outbreak occurred in Thailand, which led to 45 cases in the U.S. This serious illness can take up to 2 years to treat. MDR TB is a real threat and a serious condition.

Prophylaxis after Exposure to Coxiella burnetii

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:25:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. David Swerdlow discusses prophylaxis after exposure to Coxiella burnetii. It is important to know who should be treated and how they should be treated after an intentional release with possible bioterrorism agents, including Coxiella burnetii.

Cryptosporidium Infections Among Children in Peru

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:15:00 EST

Cryptosporidium is a waterborne bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. In this podcast, Dr. Vita Cama, CDC microbiologist, discusses an article in the October 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. The paper examines Cryptosporidium infections among children in Peru, including the number of infections, symptoms experienced, and what species of Crypto were responsible.

Reporting of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness under the International Health Regulations

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EST

During the past 20 years, the global food trade has increased and, with it, the potential for the spread of foodborne illnesses caused by imported foods. The World Health Organization in 2007 implemented new International Health Regulations which help guide reporting of foodborne outbreaks. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Scott McNabb discusses a study in the September 2008 issue of the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases which analyzed foodborne outbreaks in Australia in the early part of this decade and assessed how many would have been reported under the current health regulations.

Infectious Diseases in the Homeless

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:20:00 EST

In this podcast, Ted Pestorius speaks with Dr. Marian McDonald, Associate Director for Minority and Women’s Health at CDC about an article in September 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases on infectious diseases in the homeless. There are an estimated 100 million homeless people worldwide today, and this number is likely to grow. The homeless population is vulnerable to many diseases, including HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Dr. McDonald discusses why this population is so vulnerable.

Community-Associated MRSA in Uruguay

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EST

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that is typically associated with infections in healthcare settings. In the past couple of decades, MRSA has emerged in the community, most often causing skin infections in healthy people who haven't recently been hospitalized. After an increase in community cases in Uruguay in 2004, health officials investigated to learn more about what was happening and found some interesting trends. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Stephen Benoit discusses what they learned, the results of which are published in the August 2008 issue of CDC's journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Human Noroviruses and Sporadic Gastroenteritis

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST

In this podcast, Dan Rutz speaks with Dr. Manish Patel, a medical officer with the Division of Viral Diseases at CDC, about an article in August 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases reporting on nororviruses. Dr. Patel reviewed 235 studies and identified 31 original studies about noroviruses. Norovirus is the leading cause of epidemic gastroenteritis.

Clostridium difficile in Humans and Food Animals

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:40:00 EST

Clostridium difficile is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that causes diarrhea and sometimes serious intestinal illnesses. In recent years, C. difficile infections have been increasing in number and severity, including among some people outside healthcare settings. In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Michael Jhung discusses his recent study that looked at a new, increasingly prevalent strain of C. difficile in people and compared it to a strain historically found in animals to see whether the two might be linked. The study is published in the July 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

In Memoriam: Joshua Lederberg

Thu, 29 May 2008 11:30:00 EST

In this podcast, Dr. Peter Drotman, Editor-In-Chief of the Emerging Infectious Disease journal speaks with Dr. Jim Hughes, about an article in the June 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. They discuss Dr. Joshua Lederberg, globally recognized scientist, educator, national and Presidential scientific advisor, and Nobel Laureate who recently died at the age of 82. Dr Lederberg's early work in bacterial genetics virtually established the discipline of molecular biology, earning him a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958 when he was only 33 years old.

Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Swimming Pools, Atlanta, Georgia

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:00:00 EST

In this podcast, Dan Rutz speaks with Dr. Joan Shields, a guest researcher with the Healthy Swimming Program at CDC, about an article in June 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases reporting on the results of a test of swimming pools in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. Dr. Shields tested 160 pools in metro Atlanta last year for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. These germs cause most recreational water associated outbreaks.

The Mystery of Increased Hospitalizations of Elderly Patients

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EST

Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people in the United States every year. In some people, particularly the elderly and those who are ill from pre-existing conditions, bacterial pneumonia may follow influenza or even a common cold. Dr. Martin Meltzer, discusses two articles in the May 2008 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases journal about increased pneumonia-related hospitalizations of elderly patients in England.

Slowing the Next Pandemic: Survey of Community Mitigation Strategies

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EST

During the next influenza pandemic, it will take time to develop a vaccine and there may be limited medication to treat or prevent illness. To slow the spread of disease, CDC and other public health officials will likely ask Americans to decrease contact with others through altering work schedules, school dismissals and other measures. Researchers recently surveyed the public to see whether people could follow those recommendations and what kind of impact they might have.

Disparities in Arctic Health

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST

Life at the top of the globe is drastically different. Harsh climate devoid of sunlight part of the year, pockets of extreme poverty, and lack of physical infrastructure interfere with healthcare and public health services. Learn about the challenges of people in the Arctic and how research and the International Polar Year address them.

Determining the Quality of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST

The possibility of an avian flu pandemic has given Tamiflu attention. Because of fear of a pandemic, this drug has been in high demand. Unfortunately, this demand has prompted production of counterfeit Tamiflu. CDC's Dr. Mike Green discusses a test that is simple and affordable and can test the quality of products purported to be oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

Dengue Fever Seroprevalence and Risk Factors, Texas-Mexico Border, 2004

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:19:00 EST

Dengue fever is both endemic and underrecognized along a section of the southern Texas–Mexico border, and low income is a primary risk factor for infection. As part of a special section on Global Poverty and Human Development, Dr. Joan Marie Brunkard discusses a dengue seroprevalence survey in this region and what can be done to help prevent infection and to identify and treat those who are infected.

Increase in Clostridium difficile-related Mortality Rates, United States, 1999-2004

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:45:00 EST

Deaths related to Clostridium difficile are on the rise in the United States. Matthew Redelings from the Los Angeles County Department of Health discusses the increase and what can be done to prevent this infection.

Brazilian Vaccinia Viruses and Their Origins

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:10:00 EST

Smallpox was eradicated more than 25 years ago, but live viruses used in vaccines may have survived to cause animal and human illness today. Dr. Inger Damon, Acting Branch Chief of the Poxvirus and Rabies Branch at CDC, discusses efforts to determine origins and spread of vaccinia viruses in Brazil.

Strategies to Reduce Person-to-Person Transmission During Widespread Escherichia coli O157:H7 Outbreak

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:10:00 EST

US consumers were warned not to eat raw spinach during a 2006 E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, but additional warnings about person-to-person transmission could have reduced bacteria spread. Dr. Martin Meltzer discusses the research methods and findings and the authors' success in presenting them clearly and accurately.

Pet Rodents and Fatal Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis in Transplant Patients

Wed, 16 May 2007 16:14:00 EST

Three organ transplant recipients died from infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), which was traced back to a hamster owned by the daughter of the organ donor. Dr. Brian Amman, a mammalogist with the Special Pathogens Branch at CDC, discusses the dangers LCMV may pose to people with immune disorders, as well as to pregnant women.

Human Benefits of Animal Interventions for Zoonosis Control

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:48:00 EST

Industrialized countries have contained recent zoonotic disease outbreaks, but countries with limited resources cannot respond adequately. Dr. Nina Marano, veterinarian and Chief, Geographic Medicine and Health Promotion Branch, CDC, comments on the focus on animal reservoirs to prevent outbreaks in developing nations.

Emergence of Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:08:00 EST

Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) outbreaks have been reported in South Africa, and strains have been identified on 6 continents. Dr. Peter Cegielski, team leader for drug-resistant TB with the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination at CDC, comments on a multinational team's report on this emerging global public health threat.

Insecticide Resistance Reducing Effectiveness of Malaria Control

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:59:00 EST

Malaria prevention is increasingly insecticide based. Dr. John Gimnig, an entomologist with the Division of Parasitic Diseases, CDC, discusses evidence that mosquito resistance to insecticides, which is measured in the laboratory, could compromise malaria prevention in the field.

Spread of Rare Fungus from Vancouver Island

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:23:00 EST

Cryptococcus gattii, a rare fungus normally found in the tropics, has infected people and animals on Vancouver Island, Canada. Dr. David Warnock, Director, Division of Foodborne, Bacterial, and Mycotic Diseases, CDC, discusses public health concerns about further spread of this organism

Bats and SARS

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:25:00 EST

Bats are a natural reservoir for emerging viruses, among them henipaviruses and rabies virus variants. Dr. Nina Marano, Chief, Geographic Medicine and Health Promotion Branch, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, CDC, explains connection between horseshoe bats and SARS coronavirus transmission.

Antimicrobial Drugs in the Home

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:23:00 EST

Survey participants in the United Kingdom admitted keeping leftover antimicrobial drugs for future use and taking them without medical advice. Dr. J. Todd Weber, director of CDC's Office of Antimicrobial Resistance, advises against the practice, which can be dangerous and can promote antimicrobial drug resistance.

Chikungunya Outbreaks Caused by African Genotype, India

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:05:00 EST

Chikungunya fever has reemerged in India, with thousands of people reporting moderate to high fever with arthralgia and arthritis. Learn what researchers at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, India, determined after analying blood samples collected from suspected case-patients in 3 Indian states.