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Outbreak News

Robert Herriman
Norovirus
Public Health
Vaccination
Pinworms
Histoplasmosis
Florida
Dengue Fever
Pertussis
Roseola
Gastrointestinal Illness
Melioidosis
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Malaria
Burkholderia Pseudomallei
Canine Parvovirus
Horses
Mosquitoes
Italy
South Korea
Ethiopia

Interviews with expert guests on issues of infectious diseases, research, medicine and health.

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In this newscast, I look at the end of year Nipah virus situation in Bangladesh and the latest developments with the University of Oxford's Nipah virus vaccine candidate.

In this newscast, I look at the multistate salmonella outbreak possibly linked to raw oysters.

In this newscast, I report on two recent stories coming out of Chicago- the first dog rabies case in decades and the first mpox clade I case.

The CDC has reported nearly 2000 measles cases to date in 2025, a number we haven't seen since 1992.

Next month, the US faces a critical deadline where we have to prove that we have stopped measles transmission, if not, we could lose our eliminatio... more

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Bukunyi Mercy Ajanaku
A parasitologist who hails from Ibadan, Nigeria
Episode: Parasites: Soil-transmitted helminths
Dr. Aileen Chang
Associate Professor of Medicine at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Chikungunya in New York: What you need to know
Ben Simone, MD, FFPH
Global Medical Affairs Director for Travel Vaccines at Bavarian Nordic
Bavarian Nordic
Episode: Chikungunya epidemic risk: A call to action
Dr. Rosanne Paul
Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: Psoriasis with Dr. Rosanne Paul
Juliette Vila Sinclair Spence
Founder and chairwoman of the Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation
Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation
Episode: Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lenses: A personal story
Glenn Laverack
PhD, Professor at the College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health at UAE University
UAE University
Episode: Andes hantavirus in Patagonia, Argentina: The use of Rapid Data Collection
Marcel Ishimwe
Pharmacist and founder of AMR Initiative Rwanda
AMR Initiative Rwanda
Episode: Battling antibiotic resistance in Rwanda: The work of AMR Initiative Rwanda
Dr. Caleb Mpyet
Trachoma specialist, epidemiologist, and eye doctor working with Sightsavers
Sightsavers
Episode: Senegal eliminates trachoma
Norman Beatty
Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine and member of the Emerging Pathogens Institute
University of Florida
Episode: Florida: Conditions exist for indigenous T. cruzi transmission, according to study

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Robert
Host of Outbreak News TV, engaging in discussions about infectious diseases and public health.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Content vs. Style

    The content is interesting, but the audio quality is not great and there are some mouth noises/smacking sounds that need to be edited out. I wish I could listen because I like the way the information is compiled, but unfortunately my ears are too picky.

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    Jill457
    United States6 years ago
  • Great education

    I love this podcast...

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    5
    Verna Lizza
    United States8 years ago
  • Great education

    Great podcast...love the topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VernaLizza
    United States8 years ago

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Chikungunya in New York: What you need to know
Q: What population is at higher risk for severe disease?
Infants and patients over the age of 80 are at the highest risk for severe Chikungunya.
Chikungunya in New York: What you need to know
Q: Can you give the audience a short overview on Chikungunya disease and the virus?
Chikungunya causes high fever and joint pain; its name comes from a Tanzanian language describing the pain that causes bending over.
Chikungunya in New York: What you need to know
Q: What are your thoughts on the New York case and its significance?
The local case indicates that the local mosquito population is infected with Chikungunya, suggesting a higher potential for unreported cases.
Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lenses: A personal story
Q: Where can they go to find you?
You can visit the website, and we also have Instagram and Facebook where people can connect.
Psoriasis with Dr. Rosanne Paul
Q: What are the available effective treatments for psoriasis?
Treatment options have advanced significantly, ranging from topical treatments to biologics with high rates of improvement.

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Focusing on the critical issues surrounding infectious diseases and public health, this series brings on expert guests to share in-depth knowledge and insights. The discussions often center around current outbreaks, significant public health strategies, and disease management, providing listeners with timely and educational content. Noteworthy topics include disease transmission, vaccine developments, and the socio-economic impacts of health crises. This podcast is ideal for those interested in the intersection of medicine, health policy, and research, offering a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone passionate about public health.

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Outbreak News launched 9 years ago and published 603 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Outbreak News include:

1. Bukunyi Mercy Ajanaku
2. Dr. Aileen Chang
3. Ben Simone, MD, FFPH
4. Dr. Rosanne Paul
5. Juliette Vila Sinclair Spence
6. Glenn Laverack
7. Marcel Ishimwe
8. Dr. Caleb Mpyet

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