Saudi Arabia, the Hajj and the challenges in the prevention and control of infectious diseases
The annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is among the largest mass gatherings in the world draws about 2 to 4 million Muslim pilgrims every year; at least 1.5 to 2 million pilgrims are f...
1 Sep 20179min
Sepsis survivor, Mary Millard, tells her story
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on any given day, about one in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI).Did you know that hospital...
1 Sep 201727min
Parasites 101: Pinworms
In an earlier episode of the podcast we discussed the giant intestinal roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides--a nematode parasite. Today, we'll look at a nematode that is about the size of a staple--Enterob...
30 Aug 201713min
H7N9 avian influenza in China: Should we be worried?
In early 2013, the first reported human cases of H7N9 avian influenza were reported in China. Since that time, more than 1500 cases have been reported with about half the cases reported since last Oct...
29 Aug 201714min
Houston floods: What are the infectious disease risks?
With record amounts of rain and unprecedented flooding, Houston and the southeastern part of Texas have their hand full with rescues, shelters and numerous public safety issues. What about the infecti...
29 Aug 201711min
Lyme disease treatment: Some thoughts
The treatment of Lyme disease is one of the most contentious issues in medicine with people coming from two very different sides of the topic. In his blog, My thoughts on the future of infectious dise...
26 Aug 201710min
Antibiotic stewardship: A look at penicillin allergies
Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials is one of the world's most pressing public health problems. Infectious organisms adapt to the antimicrobials designed to kill them, making the drugs ineffective. P...
26 Aug 20175min
Infectious disease 'pearls': Treatment and diagnostics
In his blog, My thoughts on the future of infectious disease and medicine, Infectious disease physician, Steven LaRosa, MD writes in one post of 21 infectious disease "pearls" or teaching points conce...
26 Aug 201721min
