Chagas disease: Test for cure
Chagas disease is a dangerous tropical illness caused by single-cell parasites known as Trypanosoma cruzi. In most cases, if not treated immediately, the infection becomes chronic: the immune system o...
11 Jul 202517min
Rat lungworm increases on Australia's east coast and the link to climatic factors
Rat lungworm disease is on the rise in eastern Australia in dogs – and there have even been recorded cases in humans, including two known lethal incidents. Research by veterinary scientists at the Uni...
30 Jun 202530min
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Rare case reported in Greece
In this newscast, I look at a new report of a rare case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Greece. I look at the disease, geography and measures and recommendations put in place by Greek aut...
29 Jun 202511min
Anthrax as a bioterrorism agent
In this podcast, I look at Bacillus anthracis as a bioterror agent. This includes history, geography, the three forms of anthrax and what is expected of the clinical laboratory.
21 Jun 202521min
Vietnam: Dengue fever in Ho Chi Minh City, Measles in the Southern region
In today's newscast, I'll be looking at two serious infectious disease situations in Vietnam- the rise of dengue fever in Ho Chi Minh City and with a little good news, the measles outbreak in the sout...
16 Jun 20256min
Michigan: Chinese nationals charged with smuggling fungal plant pathogen into the US
In this newscast, I look at the recent arrest and charges against two Chinese nationals for attempting to smuggle a fungal plant pathogen into the United States.
16 Jun 20255min
Australia: Locally acquired malaria in North Queensland
In this newscast, I look at the recent locally acquired malaria cases reported in North Queensland, Australia.
16 Jun 20253min
Measles in Ontario, Canada: More than 2,000 cases
In this newscast, I look at the measles situation in Ontario, Canada, including the recent death. I also review the situation in the other Canadian provinces.
16 Jun 20256min
