Detection & genetic analysis of Songling virus in ticks near the China–North Korea border, advancing understanding of emerging pathogens.
doi.org/10.15212/ZOO...
#SonglingVirus #TickBorneViruses #Genetics #EmergingDiseases

New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, can infect humans—not just livestock.

The U.S. blocked cattle imports from Mexico, but flies don’t stop at borders. Surveillance remains critical to protect animal and human health.

Full lecture on YouTube @marymcquilkin

#OneHealth #EmergingDiseases

⚠️ Reminder! Tomorrow we have our next webinar!

📅 February 17th
⏰ 3:00 PM (Online)
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#WestNileVirus #Usutu #EmergingDiseases

Scientists have identified a bat-borne virus called Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV) in patients from Bangladesh.

🔗www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/2601310...

#EmergingDiseases #ZoonoticDiseases #BatBorneViruses #Epidemiology #Virology #Bangladesh

Jamestown Canyon Virus Treatment Market Size, Report 2035 Jamestown Canyon Virus Treatment Market growth is projected to reach 321.60 million, at a 10.29% CAGR by driving industry size, share, top company analysis, segments research, trends and forecast repo...

Jamestown Canyon Virus Treatment Market focuses on emerging vector-borne disease management. 🦟 www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/jame... #EmergingDiseases

New mpox strain identified in England It's a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

The more we let viruses evolve, the more likely it is that something bad happens, sooner or later... #virus #EmergingDiseases 🧪 #MedSky #PoliSky

Data of West Nile virus in Europe (as of 5 Aug): 202 human cases in 6 countries, and 10 deaths.

Read further👉 www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/infectiou...

#WNV #EmergingDiseases #WestNileVirus #Mosquito

#Biosafety #EmergingDiseases #PublicHealth #Vaccination
Rethinking approaches to overcome infectious disease
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Infectious diseases are responsible for high global mortality rates and contribute substantially to morbidity rates. Since ancient times, infectious ...

This is not just about containing an animal virus — it is about preventing a human, economic, and environmental catastrophe.
#H5N1 #AvianInfluenza #Panzootic #OneHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #Zoonoses #PandemicPreparedness #GenomicSurveillance #EmergingDiseases #Virology #PublicHealth (10/11)

10/17 The study revealed yet another concerning discovery—a completely new genetic variant of H5N1, designated "Ru-23-G4." Like genetic explorers, researchers traced how this novel variant had assembled itself from various bird flu lineages.
#ViralGenetics #EmergingDiseases

Latin America and the Caribbean Mobilize Regional Scientific Capacity to Counter Emerging Viral Threats As climate change accelerates the spread of vector-borne diseases and viral outbreaks, public health leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered

#Biosafety #EmergingDiseases #LatinAmerica #Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean Mobilize Regional Scientific Capacity to Counter Emerging Viral Threats
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Hosted by the Global Virus Network in collaboration with The University of the West Indies ...

Pandemic Potential: Scientists Discover 3 Hotspots of Deadly Emerging Disease in the US Virginia Tech researchers discovered six new rodent carriers of hantavirus and identified U.S. hotspots, highlighting the virus’s adaptability and the impact of climate and ecology on its spread. Hantavirus...

Pandemic Potential: Scientists Discover 3 Hotspots of Deadly Emerging Disease in the US #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #EmergingDiseases #PandemicPreparedness

Melting Arctic Ice May Unleash Ancient Deadly Diseases, Scientists Warn Melting Arctic ice increases human and animal interactions, raising the risk of infectious disease spread. Researchers urge early intervention and surveillance. Climate change is opening new pathways ...

#Biosecurity #ClimateChange #EmergingDiseases
Melting Arctic Ice May Unleash Ancient Deadly Diseases, Scientists Warn
scitechdaily.com/melting-arct...
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Climate change is opening new pathways for the spread of infectious diseases such as brucellosis, tularemia, ...

Great day at #ESCMIDGlobal2025 #ESCMIDGlobal #escmid2025 #escmid. Delivering my first conference!!! Very nice session #OneHealth #emergingdiseases
@escmid.bsky.social

THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON TICK-BORNE DISEASES IN THE NETHERLANDS: AN EMERGING THREAT

Read the full article: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

Let’s discuss.

#tickbornediseases #climatechange #publichealthrisk #lymedisease #zoonoses #emergingdiseases #epidemiology #onehealth

CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year surveillance in Maine identified 23 confirmed cases of the meat allergy outside th...

CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans 🧬🥩🧪 www.news-medical.net/news/2025032... #AlphaGalSyndrome #TickBite #Allergy #MeatAllergy #IxodesScapularis #Maine #PublicHealth #RedMeat #Zoonotic #EmergingDiseases

Emerging Foodborne Pathogens: The New Threats on the Horizon | Food Poisoning News In recent years, the global food supply chain has faced increasing challenges from emerging foodborne pathogens, many of which were previously unknown or

#Biosecurity #EmergingDiseases #FoodSecurity
Emerging Foodborne Pathogens: The New Threats on the Horizon
www.foodpoisoningnews.com/emerging-foo...

In recent years, the global food supply chain has faced increasing challenges from emerging foodborne pathogens, many of which were previously ...

A WHO global framework to guide investigations into origins of potentially epidemic and pandemic pathogens - Nature Communications In outbreak situations involving a novel pathogen timely and coordinated response is crucial. The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens recently released a global framework ...

#BiologicalWeapons #EmergingDiseases #Investigation #WorldHealthOrganization
A WHO global framework to guide investigations into origins of potentially #epidemic and #pandemic pathogens
nature.com/articles/s41...

( #OpenSource - PDF available)

In outbreak situations involving a novel pathogen ...

Harsh findings on Trump’s aid freeze kept secret by USAID watchdog Two reports showing dire impacts on Africa and Gaza have not been released in fear of Trump’s wrath, official says.

#EmergingDiseases #Epidemics #War #USA
Harsh findings on #Trump’s aid freeze kept secret by #USAID watchdog
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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And an unpublished global audit found security dangers, risks of widespread looting and disease, and tens of millions of dollars in new costs ...

#BiologicalWeapons #EmergingDiseases #Epidemic #WorldHealthOrganization #Biosafety
WHO global framework to define and guide studies into the origins of emerging and re-emerging pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential
www.who.int/publications...

The WHO global framework to define and guide...

U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.

#EmergingDiseases #DiseaseSurveillance #USA #USAID #Trump
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...

Starting Wednesday afternoon, a wave of emails went out from the State Department in Washington around the ...

Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.

#EmergingDiseases #DiseaseSurveillance #USA #USAID
#Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/h...

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With funding from the United States Agency for International Development, the Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of information ...

Mystery disease in Congo may be from poisoned water source, WHO says. Here's what to know. A mystery illness has caused dozens of deaths​ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A "poisoning of a water source" may be a cause, the WHO says.

#ChemicalWeapons #Poison #Congo #EmergingDiseases #Epidemic #WorldHealthOrganization
Mystery disease in Congo may be from poisoned water source, WHO says. Here's what to know.
www.cbsnews.com/news/mystery...

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Ryan's remarks Friday indicate the WHO suspects a poisoned water source as a ...

WHO offers possible explanation for Congo mystery disease deaths after reporting spread of suspected cases The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.

#ChemicalWeapons #Poison #Congo #EmergingDiseases #Epidemic
WHO offers possible explanation for Congo mystery disease deaths after reporting spread of suspected cases
www.cbsnews.com/news/congo-m...

The #WorldHealthOrganization 's head of emergencies, Mike Ryan, said Friday that more than 60 ...

Sudan virus disease - Uganda As of 20 February 2025, a total of nine confirmed cases of Sudan virus disease, including one death have been reported from Uganda, since the outbreak was declared on 30 January 2025. Eight cases rece...

#Epidemic #Ebola #Sudan #War #EmergingDiseases #Biosafety
Disease Outbreak News: Sudan virus disease - Uganda
www.who.int/emergencies/...

As of 20 February 2025, a total of nine confirmed cases of Sudan virus disease, including one death have been reported from Uganda, since the outbreak was ...

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC #Science #HealthandMedicine #InfectiousDiseases #EmergingDiseases #PublicHealth #DRC

Disease outbreaks and starvation deaths will increase as a result of USAID cuts, officials say The “ripple effects” of President Donald Trump’s bid to shutter the agency are already being felt around the world, current and former USAID workers told NBC News.

#Biosecurity #EmergingDiseases #USA #WorldHealthOrganization
Disease outbreaks and starvation deaths will increase as a result of #USAID cuts, officials say
www.nbcnews.com/news/world/d...

Millions of people around the world are today feeling the repercussions of President Donald #Trump ’s ...

An unknown illness kills over 50 people in part of Congo with hours between symptoms and death An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in northwestern Congo. That's according to doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization on Monday.

#EmergingDiseases #Epidemic #Congo #Zoonosis #HemorrhagicFever
An unknown illness kills over 50 people in part of Congo with hours between symptoms and death
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The latest disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began on Jan. 21, and 419 cases have ...

Permafrost Immunity Thawing permafrost is a serious and worrisome threat to the environment, because it releases trapped heavy metals and greenhouse gasses. Thawing permafrost is also a health threat because, in addition...

A great article by @ciaccoc.bsky.social and Penhaskashi on the necessity for understanding the immune responses to pathogens released due to melting permafrost. #permafrost #immunesystem #emergingdiseases

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Age of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species Experts believe H5N1 bird flu belongs in a growing category of infectious diseases that can cause pandemics across many species. But there are ways to reduce the risks

#Disease #Zoonosis #Epidemic #EmergingDiseases
Age of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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This ability to infect, spread between, and kill such a wide range of creatures has prompted some scientists to ...