PARVO in DOGS with Jennifer Miller, DVM
In Manatee County, Florida, county animal welfare is warning the community about a rise in canine parvovirus, or parvo recently. On today's show, we'll be looking at the ABCs of parvo. Joining me toda...
9 Maj 202420min
What is parrot fever, or psittacosis?
A cluster of "atypical" pneumonia cases in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been reported recently and among the cluster, there have been reports of parrot fever. And today we'll answer the question, What ...
25 Apr 202413min
Norovirus: Some interesting things we're learning about the 'Perfect Pathogen'
My guest today writes that norovirus is known as the perfect pathogen and we'll find out why. In addition, she writes that your blood type could be a factor in your susceptibility for the disease. Joi...
19 Apr 202414min
Pertussis in the Philippines
Pertussis, or whooping cough cases have been on the rise in many places of the world this year, and the Philippines is one of those countries. During the first three months of the year, Philippines he...
12 Apr 202414min
Melioidosis vaccine shows promise in mouse study
A vaccine against the bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, that causes melioidosis was tested in a mouse study and found to be highly protective against the disease, according to UCLA researchers. Wh...
28 Mars 202416min
Ringworm and drug resistance
It's not a worm, it's a fungus among us. Today's topic is ringworm. Joining me today is Regents Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science at Texas State University and author of an article published in...
21 Mars 202418min
Norovirus: What is it and how can you protect yourself?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that norovirus infections are sweeping the United States. While all regions have seen an uptick, the Northeast region is being hit particul...
14 Mars 202412min
Glaucoma with Laura Sperazza, OD
Glaucoma affects over 3 million people in the United States and is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it robs people of vision slowly and without early symptoms. January is Glaucoma Awar...
5 Mars 20248min
