Podcasts about vector borne diseases

Event Objectives:Understand the environmental processes changing as result of climate change and how they impact the prevalence incidence and distribution of vector-borne diseaseDescribe how climate change is influencing the distribution of specific VBDsExplore what actions health professionals can take to protect patients vulnerable to these diseasesClaim CME Credit Here!

This episode delves into the intersection of the climate crisis and public health, with a particular emphasis on how the former is impacting on our bodies and our brains. Conversations with both featured guests explore how climate change exacerbates traditional health issues and introduces new risks, such as the increasing range of vector-borne diseases and what that means for the future of healthcare in cities. Our brains are also at risk, with extreme weather and rising temperatures impacting our behaviour and the neurological development of our children - even before they are born. It is crucial for academia and science to push for interdisciplinary collaboration and actionable research to inform urban climate policy if we are to meet these new challenges and safeguard public health, particularly the most vulnerable populations. Image Credit: Photo by Jesse Orrico on Unsplash.Featured guests:Clayton Page Aldern is an advisor, data scientist, author and journalist at Grist (but who has also been widely published elsewhere) whose work is focused on homelessness policy, climate change, and neuroscience. His book, The Weight of Nature: How a Changing Climate Changes our Brains, examines how the climate crisis impacts brain health, covering topics like extreme weather effects on prenatal development, PTSD in first responders, and neurological changes linked to the climate crisis.Quinn Adams is the Scholar in Residence at the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy & Economy and a PhD candidate at Boston University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on the health risks from climate change and extreme weather events. She is particularly interested in action-oriented research and identifying strategies to reduce health impacts, with her dissertation focusing on the growing risks of the climate crisis altering the ranges of vector-borne diseases.LinksClimate Change and the Health of Socially Vulnerable People - United States Environmental Protection AgencyPregnancy during Hurricane Sandy linked to kids' psychiatric disorders, study says - Washington PostMore jobs, better health, liveable cities - C40 Knowledge HubIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Calli Elipoulos and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Dr. Roxanne Connelly, Entomology and Ecology Team Lead in the Arboviral Diseases Branch of the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases at the CDC, tells us about the CDC's response plan for Oropouche Virus; Latoya Sahadeo, ASTHO's Leadership Development Program Director, discusses the wide-ranging benefits of the DELPH program; on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. ET ASTHO and ChangeLab Solutions will host part two of their webinar series on regulations and rulemaking; and an ASTHO resource focuses on the basics of case investigation and contact tracing. CDC Web Page: Response to Oropouche Virus Disease Cases in U.S. States and Territories in the Americas ASTHO Web Page: Applications ASTHO Web Page: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webinar: Navigating the Rulemaking Process ASTHO Web Page: Foundations in Case Investigation and Contact Tracing  

As vector-borne diseases begin to spread more widely around the world, we look at why, what the effects are, and what can be done.Also on the program, a new study has examined the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, what did they find, and how is this different from previous papers? And can space flight age you? A new study tries to find out.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins and Katie Tomsett

SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth), candida overgrowth and vector-borne illnesses can be very difficult to cure. However, Dr. Allison Siebecker has exciting new treatments and research that can help you on your way to healing! Join us for this insightful discussion - you don't want to miss it! 

According to the CDC, the spread of vector-borne diseases (those spread by blood-feeding bugs like mosquitos, ticks, and fleas) is linked to climate change. Rising temperatures and humidity influence breeding rates and can extend the range of disease-spreading bugs, bringing diseases to areas that have never seen a case. What are the ways that climate change can influence the spread of disease? How can we best track this spread to get ahead of it and avoid worse impacts? To find out what we need to know about the relationship between vector-borne diseases and climate change, we sit down with two experts in the field: Dr. Erin Mordecai, professor of biology and senior fellow at Stanford's Woods Institute for the Environment and Dr. Manisha Kulkarni, professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa.Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Contact us at contact@climatenow.comVisit our website for all of our content and sources for each episode.

In this episode, we explore the mosquitoes of Florida, covering everything from mosquito biology, types of mosquitoes, mosquito surveillance and control, and ways you can yourself from these important, but sometimes pesky insects. Learn More: UF/IFAS Document about mosquito repellents (Table of effectiveness at end): https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN419 Mosquitoes & Their Control: Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction Around Homes and Neighborhoods - https://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/_documents/fl-resident-guide-to-mosquito-control-ifas.pdf Mosquito Control Programs - Mosquito Control Programs / Mosquito Control / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov) Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance - Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov) How You Can Help: Follow the 3-D's: Dump standing water; Dress in loose, light-colored, long sleeves and pants; Defend using a CED recommended repellent. Reach out to your local Mosquito Control District if you're still having issues with mosquitoes despite efforts to control them around your home: Mosquito Control Programs / Mosquito Control / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov) Share this episode or information from this episode with family, friends and colleagues. Sources for this Episode: Mosquitoes - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/mosquitoes FDACS Public Health Applicator's Manual -https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/109002/file/Public-Health-Manual-2023.pdf Division of Vector-Borne Diseases - https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dvbd/index.html   Special thanks to Alissa Berro, Section Manager, Public Works, Pinellas County for assistance in the script writing of this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend who might enjoy learning about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here! If you're active on iNaturalist, consider joining our iNaturalist project, Naturally Florida's Listener Observations, here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/naturally-florida-s-listener-observations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naturallyflorida/message

In this episode, we explore the mosquitoes of Florida, covering everything from mosquito biology, types of mosquitoes, mosquito surveillance and control, and ways you can yourself from these important, but sometimes pesky insects. Learn More: UF/IFAS Document about mosquito repellents (Table of effectiveness at end): https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN419 Mosquitoes & Their Control: Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction Around Homes and Neighborhoods - https://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/_documents/fl-resident-guide-to-mosquito-control-ifas.pdf Mosquito Control Programs - Mosquito Control Programs / Mosquito Control / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov) Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance - Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov) How You Can Help: Follow the 3-D's: Dump standing water; Dress in loose, light-colored, long sleeves and pants; Defend using a CED recommended repellent. Reach out to your local Mosquito Control District if you're still having issues with mosquitoes despite efforts to control them around your home: Mosquito Control Programs / Mosquito Control / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov) Share this episode or information from this episode with family, friends and colleagues. Sources for this Episode: Mosquitoes - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/mosquitoes FDACS Public Health Applicator's Manual -https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/109002/file/Public-Health-Manual-2023.pdf Division of Vector-Borne Diseases - https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dvbd/index.html   Special thanks to Alissa Berro, Section Manager, Public Works, Pinellas County for assistance in the script writing of this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend who might enjoy learning about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here! If you're active on iNaturalist, consider joining our iNaturalist project, Naturally Florida's Listener Observations, here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/naturally-florida-s-listener-observations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naturallyflorida/message

Follow Emily on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/emstruckhoff Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172

Ticks are often brushed off as a seasonal nuisance, but our latest episode of Science by the Slice, "Tick Talk," challenges our assumptions and sheds light on the vital importance of public education. Learn from Dr. Lauri Baker and Cheng-Xian Yang as they share research on public perceptions and behaviors related to ticks and linkages between outdoor activities and tick-borne illness risks, such as meat allergies and Lyme disease. This emphasizes the need for education and preparation, especially for those engaging in activities like hunting or visiting agricultural properties. Moreover, the conversation reveals how the analysis of online searches and social media trends can provide valuable insights into public perception and behavior toward ticks for enhancing risk communication and educating the public on tick prevention. This episode highlights social science research conducted in partnership with the Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, a CDC-funded Center that works to prevent and control vector-borne disease threats.Resources:PIE Center tick project webpageSoutheastern Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases websiteTranscripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources, and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/Music "Sequoia" by SalmonLikeTheFish at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/SalmonLikeTheFish/Music_for_the_Sleepy_Traveler/04_-_Sequoia/ Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/The views, information, or opinions expressed by guest speakers on Science by the Slice are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent those of the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education or the University of Florida.

Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Public Health Administrator for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, says ASTHO's revised policy statement on climate and health recommends more funding for state and territorial climate programs; Dr. Lyle Petersen, Director of the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says relationships with providers can help agencies stay ahead of Dengue and other viral outbreaks; Brenna Davidson, Operational Excellence Leader at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, encourages colleagues to take part in Public Health Improvement Training; and Florida will use ASTHO's SPACECAT tool to evaluate its work on adverse childhood experiences as part of a plan to improve health and safety for people across the state. ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements CDC Webpage: What is Dengue? CDC Webpage: Dengue for Healthcare Providers NNPHI Website: Public Health Improvement Training (PHIT) ASTHO Story: Closing the Distance in Florida

In the United States, 77% of vector-borne diseases are transmitted by ticks and numbers have increased dramatically in recent decades. While Lyme disease may be the most common in the country, with an estimated 475,000 new cases each year, there are many other vector-borne diseases affecting people every day. Information is constantly shifting related to current and predicted changes in the epidemiology of tick-borne diseases, age -specific clinical and laboratory manifestations, as well as treatment. In addition, there are many public misconceptions regarding vector-borne infections and approaches to infection. What is the risk of labeling someone as having Lyme disease and possibly missing the true diagnosis? We answer that question and many more on today's episode. “When we think about tick-borne infections, I always like to focus on the tick, the organism that it transmits to and then on the disease process,” Lourdes Eguiguren, MD says.  This episode was recoded at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Washington, D.C., which provided us an opportunity to speak with experts in- person from across the country. As an infectious disease expert with a focus on tick-borne infection at Children's Nebraska, Dr. Eguiguren is here to share her knowledge. She is an assistant professor in the division of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has a passion for teaching trainees and connecting with her patients on a personal level. “Many times, we actually come up with a differential diagnosis or even the final diagnosis by talking to parents”, Dr. Eguiguren says.   Some highlights from this episode include:  Key details about Lyme disease  How disease is transmitted from tick to organism  The impact of climate change on the prevalence of ticks  Breaking down misconceptions about vector-borne infections  What treatment options look like    For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org   

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today's top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Stephen Rich, Dir. of the New England Regional Center of Vector-Borne Diseases and Microbiology Professor at UMass Amherst, Boston NAACP President Tanisha Sullivan, Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Brian Thompson, Dr. Pieter Cohen, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Cambridge Health Alliance.

Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO President and Chief Medical Officer for Alaska Department of Health, explains best practices for building connections with the federal government; Dr. Benjamin Beard, Deputy Director of the CDC's Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, discusses Malaria cases in the United States; ASTHO has published a blog article advising health officials on Malaria; John Auerbach, Senior Vice President for Public Health at ICF, talks about growing concerns for the health of the LGBTQ community; and ASTHO has a new Webinar Series on addressing the youth mental health crisis   ASTHO webpage: Strengthening State and Federal Connections: Q&A with Anne Zink CDC: Mosquito Home Page ASTHO Webpage: What Health Officials Should Know About Locally Acquired Malaria Cases in Florida and Texas Health Affairs: LGBTQ+ Health Is An Essential Component Of Public Health Equity Efforts ASTHO Webinar Series: Leveraging Different Sectors to Address th  

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton's medical officer of health issued a heat warning for the next two days with the expectation of temperatures hitting close to 30 C. President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed his case on Thursday for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance and said he was confident a coalition of countries would form to provide Kyiv with Western fighter jets and Patriot missile-defence systems. Soon, each individual cigarette will come with its own warning. The first steps toward development in the lands around Hamilton's airport have been taken. We get a look at what it means for the area, and its future. There is talk that the Stellantis deal has been saved, through the combined efforts of the Ontario Conservatives and Federal Liberals. Although, there apparently still has to be “official word” given, and Stellantis is waiting… what do we know so far? NASA held its first public meeting on UFOs Wednesday a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings. David Johnston has refused to step down as Rapporteur, despite the House asking him to yesterday. Today, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh vocalized his disagreement with this move. Recently, writing in the Globe and Mail, Tony Keller tackled the issue of the amount of Carbon emissions in Canada and China. He argues that, compared to what China is producing, Canada's emissions amount to “a rounding error.” So does that mean we need to change how we approach the issue at home and on a global scale? Guests: Matthew Lawson, Manager, Health Hazards & Vector Borne Diseases, Hamilton Public Health Services. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Mark Tadeson, Ward 11 Councillor with the City of Hamilton Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University Tony Keller, Editorial Page Editor, Toronto Canada, with Globe and Mail Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

What to know about ticks and vector-borne diseases, and how to protect yourself from them

Dagens avsnitt handlar om vektorburna sjukdomar, alltså infektioner som sprids av olika blodsugande insekter. Det är inspelat på engelska med vår gäst Olivia Wesula Lwande som är forskare och expert på området. Idag har hon ett eget laboratorium som forskar kring hur myggor sprider virus till människor och andra djurarter. Ämnet har varit ett livslångt intresse och hon berättar med stor passion om detta komplexa fält och sin egen utveckling som forskare, från Kenya till Umeå. Du lär dig också varför dessa infektionssjukdomar spelar en stor roll i det globala sjukdomspanoramat.

Carolyn Gould is a medical officer in the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. C.V. Gould and Others. Combating West Nile Virus Disease — Time to Revisit Vaccination. N Engl J Med 2023;388:1633-1636.

Global average temperatures have risen roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880, but more than half of that change has come only in the last 4 decades. And in the next 3 decades, we are on track to see an additional 5-degree Fahrenheit (or more) increase. The Earth of today, and of the near future, is one in which we must constantly adapt to the environmental upheaval we have created. As our planet's flora and fauna act and react to this shifting world, we will, as individuals, more and more often directly face the consequences of climate change. Infectious disease is one such consequence. As the geographic ranges of animals, plants and fungi expand and contract, we are exposed to disease vectors in new and often unpredictable ways.In an effort to better prepare our country for an uncertain future, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are studying how climate change is shaping the patterns of infection across our country, and what we can do about it.This week, the Buzz is joined by CDC experts Dr. Ben Beard, Deputy Director of Vector-Borne Diseases and Dr. Nancy Chow, Data and Quality Team Lead in the Mycotic Diseases Branch.Get more information at cdc.govSubscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.

Rates of vector borne diseases continue to soar in the Pacific.

Pacific health experts are warning countries in the region to prepare for a surge in vector-borne diseases.

Follow Ashley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/entomologybarbie/ Lil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube! Website: lildudesinsectacademy.com Donate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.html Find our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html ✌️Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDg Lil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172

In our final episode on vector-borne diseases, Anya and Ben talk with Dr. Kiersten Kugeler from the CDC about the role that fleas can play in spreading disease and which diseases they can carry. To learn more, visit cdc.gov/fleas A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-flea-borne-diseases-with-dr-kiersten-kugeler/ Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email Anya at anya-morozov@uiowa.edu

In the second episode of our series on vector-borne diseases, Anya talks with Dr. Christine Petersen about tick surveillance and tick-borne diseases. Here are a few related resources about tick-borne diseases: • https://tickapp.us/ • https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/iowainvestigators-use-search-history-data-to-predict-lyme-disease-rates/ • https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/people/christine-petersen/ A transcript of this episode will be available soon. Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email Anya at anya-morozov@uiowa.edu

Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two Milk Lines   00:01:18—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One— In a two part series, two K-State distinguished professors Roman Ganta and Hans Coetzee share with listeners their latest breakthrough research resulting in the creation of a successful vaccine against bovine anaplasmosis   00:12:20—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two — Ganta and Coetzee both bring their diverse expertise to the table, Ganta as the director of the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases and Coetzee as the head of the Anatomy and Physiology Department in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Center of Excellence for Vector-Born Diseases K-State News Article  Scientific Research Article  00:23:09—Milk Lines — We end with this week's Milk Lines on pricing corn silage this fall from K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

This is the first of a 3-part series on vector-borne diseases (transmitted by insects). Today's episode features a interview with Dr. Ryan Smith, entomologist at Iowa State University. He talks with Radha and Anya about about mosquito surveillance and mosquito-borne diseases. Look for upcoming episodes on tick and flea-borne diseases. A transcript of this episode will be available soon. Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email Anya at anya-morozov@uiowa.edu

Disease-spreading mosquitoes kill more humans than any other animal. They are responsible for 1 million deaths per year. Global heating will expose half the world's population to dangerous mosquitoes by 2050. Time for drastic measures?

Joining Anthony for today's episode of our sustainability series on VetChat by The Webinar Vet, is Alasdair King, Executive Director of International Veterinary Health for MSD Animal Health. Ahead of the MSD Animal Health one health approach to vector born diseases symposium in March 2022, Anthony and Alasdair have an insightful chat on the topic. In this episode, Anthony and Alasdair talk about Alasdair's career so far, such as his work on stopping the spread of bluetongue in the UK. Alasdair then moved into work tackling much larger diseases such as rabies and foot and mouth disease. The two of them discuss the importance of the one health perspective to disease control and how the medical professions can collaborate to share knowledge. Alasdair also shares information on what to expect from the MSD Animal Health one health approach to vector born diseases symposium. Including the structure of the event, the speakers involved, and what to expect from the sessions. Register for the MSD Animal Health one health approach to vector born diseases symposium here

Many of the major diseases of humans are transmitted by insect vectors. Malaria, sleeping sickness, typhus, dengue, Zika and plague are examples where mosquitoes, flies, fleas or ticks transmit. The advantage to the infection is that you can be infected by someone you have never met, often over wide distances. The advantage to humans is that we can act on the insect vector and break the cycle of transmission.A lecture by Chris WhittyThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/insect-diseasesGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege

Malaria and the implications of a vaccine for it; a new book about what happens to the Hippocratic Oath when it's in the real world; and, if you are bitten by a snake - what next?

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) produced updated recommendations for the human treatment and prophylaxis of Yersina pestis, the agent of plague. Joining me today to discuss plague and the updated recommendations is Christina Nelson, MD. Dr. Nelson is with the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the CDC and she served as co-chair for the steering committee and the Plague Clinical Guidelines Team.

Did you know that with over 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide, mosquitoes are the deadliest animal, causing more than 1 million deaths from mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile, Eastern equine encephalitis, malaria and dengue?  Continuing our conversation around mosquitoes, part two of this month's podcast series will discuss outreach and education efforts conducted by the PIE Center related to mosquito control and vector-borne illnesses, and the current research being conducted at the University of Florida to combat mosquito-borne illnesses. We will speak with University of Florida professor of agricultural education and communication and director of the PIE Center, Dr. Ricky Telg, and University of Florida professor of infectious diseases and director of the CDC Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, Dr. Rhoel Dinglasan. Listen to this episode to learn more.Resources:Prevent and ProtectThe Centers of Excellence in Vector Borne DiseasesCDC Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence in Vector Borne DiseasesAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/Video Series:Which Mosquitoes are "BAD"?How do Mosquitoes Spread Diseases?How to Reduce Mosquitoes around your Home?Mosquito Control 101Music "UpUpUp and Over" by Blue Dot Sessions Available at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/The_Balloonist/UpUpUp_and_Over Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/, Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)Music "Adaptation (Instrumental)" by Anthem of Rain Available at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/anthem-of-rain/freedom/adaptation-instrumental Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)The views, information, or opinions expressed by guest speakers on Science by the Slice are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent those of the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education or the University of Florida.

This episode of “Answers from the Lab” features Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Clinical Microbiology, and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of Mayo's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discussing how to prevent, diagnose, and treat vector-borne diseases — illness you get from blood-feeding anthropods like ticks and mosquitos — that are more common during the summertime.

Papua New Guinea has been somewhat sheltered from the COVID-19 pandemic, with relatively low numbers throughout 2020. Since late February, however, the country has experienced a spike in new cases.Dr Deborah Devis, a science journalist with the Royal Institution of Australia,  talks to Professor Leanne Robinson, Program Director of Health Security and Group Leader and Vector-Borne Diseases & Tropical Public Health at the Burnet Institute, to discuss the situation. Find the science of everything at cosmosmagazine.com

Today best friends Milena & Megan cover Chinese chemist Dr. Tu Youyou, who developed a treatment for malaria & Indonesian sex-positive painter IGAK Murniasih Dr. Tu Youyou Dr. Tu Youyou is a dedicated woman. Contracting tuberculosis as a teenage, Tu vowed to devote her studies to the prevention of disease. Asked by the government to […] The post Ep. 33 Big Dick Energy with Vector Borne Diseases  appeared first on My Favorite Feminists.

With the onset of the Monsoons, vector-borns diseases are on the rise. What can we do to curtail their rise? Dr. Marcus Ranney, GM - Thrive Global India is joined by Sunil Kataria, CEO - India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd., Neeraj Jain, Country Director - India, PATH, Dr. Kaushik Sarka, India Technical Lead - Malaria No More, Ruchira Dar Shah, Founder & CEO - First Moms Club and Dr. Bhupendra Tripathi Country Lead - Elimination Programmes, NTD at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in this discussion.

Dr Emilio I. Alarcon from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute talks to Dr Manisha Kulkarni about what vector-borne diseases are and how the lessons from that field can be used in predictive models of a pandemic. Learn more about Dr Kulkarni’s research www.globalhealthepi.com

Hattie & Caroline F DISCLAIMER: All guests are high school students, not actual experts. (n.d.). Extreme Weather. Retrieved from Global Change website: https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highlights/report-findings/extreme-weather (2019, May 23). Global Climate Change. Retrieved from NASA website: https://climate.nasa.gov/ Fabrice Courtin, J. R., Tamboura, I., Serdébéogo, O., Koudougou, Z., Solano, P., & Sidibé, I. (2010, April 15). Updating the Northern Tsetse Limit in Burkina Faso (1949–2009): Impact of Global Change. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/7/4/1708/htm Lindgren, E., Jaenson, T. G., Menne, B., & World Health Organization. (2006). Lyme borreliosis in Europe: influences of climate and climate change, epidemiology, ecology and adaptation measures (No. EUR/04/5046250). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. Moore, S., Shrestha, S., Tomlinson, K. W., & Vuong, H. (2011, November 09). Predicting the effect of climate change on African trypanosomiasis: Integrating epidemiology with parasite and vector biology. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsif.2011.0654 Morin, C. W., & Comrie, A. C. (2013). Regional and seasonal response of a West Nile virus vector to climate change. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(39), 15620-15625. Ogden, N. H., Radojevic, M., Wu, X., Duvvuri, V. R., Leighton, P. A., & Wu, J. (2014). Estimated effects of projected climate change on the basic reproductive number of the Lyme disease vector Ixodes scapularis. Environmental health perspectives, 122(6), 631-638. Paz, S. (2015). Climate change impacts on West Nile virus transmission in a global context. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 370(1665), 20130561.

Hattie Halloway & Caroline Foley DISCLAIMER: All guests are high school students, not actual experts. (n.d.). Extreme Weather. Retrieved from Global Change website: https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highlights/report-findings/extreme-weather (2019, May 23). Global Climate Change. Retrieved from NASA website: https://climate.nasa.gov/ Fabrice Courtin, J. R., Tamboura, I., Serdébéogo, O., Koudougou, Z., Solano, P., & Sidibé, I. (2010, April 15). Updating the Northern Tsetse Limit in Burkina Faso (1949–2009): Impact of Global Change. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/7/4/1708/htm Lindgren, E., Jaenson, T. G., Menne, B., & World Health Organization. (2006). Lyme borreliosis in Europe: influences of climate and climate change, epidemiology, ecology and adaptation measures (No. EUR/04/5046250). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. Moore, S., Shrestha, S., Tomlinson, K. W., & Vuong, H. (2011, November 09). Predicting the effect of climate change on African trypanosomiasis: Integrating epidemiology with parasite and vector biology. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsif.2011.0654 Morin, C. W., & Comrie, A. C. (2013). Regional and seasonal response of a West Nile virus vector to climate change. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(39), 15620-15625. Ogden, N. H., Radojevic, M., Wu, X., Duvvuri, V. R., Leighton, P. A., & Wu, J. (2014). Estimated effects of projected climate change on the basic reproductive number of the Lyme disease vector Ixodes scapularis. Environmental health perspectives, 122(6), 631-638. Paz, S. (2015). Climate change impacts on West Nile virus transmission in a global context. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 370(1665), 20130561.

DISCLAIMER: All guests featured in this podcast are actually high school students playing pretend. Works Cited (n.d.). Extreme Weather. Retrieved from Global Change website: https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highlights/report-findings/extreme-weather (2019, May 23). Global Climate Change. Retrieved from NASA website: https://climate.nasa.gov/ Fabrice Courtin, J. R., Tamboura, I., Serdébéogo, O., Koudougou, Z., Solano, P., & Sidibé, I. (2010, April 15). Updating the Northern Tsetse Limit in Burkina Faso (1949–2009): Impact of Global Change. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/7/4/1708/htm Lindgren, E., Jaenson, T. G., Menne, B., & World Health Organization. (2006). Lyme borreliosis in Europe: influences of climate and climate change, epidemiology, ecology and adaptation measures (No. EUR/04/5046250). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. Moore, S., Shrestha, S., Tomlinson, K. W., & Vuong, H. (2011, November 09). Predicting the effect of climate change on African trypanosomiasis: Integrating epidemiology with parasite and vector biology. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsif.2011.0654 Morin, C. W., & Comrie, A. C. (2013). Regional and seasonal response of a West Nile virus vector to climate change. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(39), 15620-15625. Ogden, N. H., Radojevic, M., Wu, X., Duvvuri, V. R., Leighton, P. A., & Wu, J. (2014). Estimated effects of projected climate change on the basic reproductive number of the Lyme disease vector Ixodes scapularis. Environmental health perspectives, 122(6), 631-638. Paz, S. (2015). Climate change impacts on West Nile virus transmission in a global context. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 370(1665), 20130561.

Hattie Halloway & Caroline Foley DISCLAIMER: All guests are high school students, not actual experts. (n.d.). Extreme Weather. Retrieved from Global Change website: https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highlights/report-findings/extreme-weather (2019, May 23). Global Climate Change. Retrieved from NASA website: https://climate.nasa.gov/ Fabrice Courtin, J. R., Tamboura, I., Serdébéogo, O., Koudougou, Z., Solano, P., & Sidibé, I. (2010, April 15). Updating the Northern Tsetse Limit in Burkina Faso (1949–2009): Impact of Global Change. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/7/4/1708/htm Lindgren, E., Jaenson, T. G., Menne, B., & World Health Organization. (2006). Lyme borreliosis in Europe: influences of climate and climate change, epidemiology, ecology and adaptation measures (No. EUR/04/5046250). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. Moore, S., Shrestha, S., Tomlinson, K. W., & Vuong, H. (2011, November 09). Predicting the effect of climate change on African trypanosomiasis: Integrating epidemiology with parasite and vector biology. Retrieved May 26, 2019, from https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsif.2011.0654 Morin, C. W., & Comrie, A. C. (2013). Regional and seasonal response of a West Nile virus vector to climate change. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(39), 15620-15625. Ogden, N. H., Radojevic, M., Wu, X., Duvvuri, V. R., Leighton, P. A., & Wu, J. (2014). Estimated effects of projected climate change on the basic reproductive number of the Lyme disease vector Ixodes scapularis. Environmental health perspectives, 122(6), 631-638. Paz, S. (2015). Climate change impacts on West Nile virus transmission in a global context. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 370(1665), 20130561.

On Sunday's Outbreak News This Week Radio Show, I take a look at the new review in the Lancet Infectious Diseases concerning the resurgence of vector-borne diseases and the implications for spillover in the region, particularly looking at the topic of the malaria epidemic in the country. I also look at the recent statement by FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb who said if states don't require more schoolchildren to get vaccinated, the federal government might have to step in. During the second half I play a portion of my Outbreak News TV interview with CIDRAP director, Dr Mike Osterholm. The Outbreak News This Week Radio Show, the first and only radio program dedicated to infectious disease and health news and information, airs every Sunday at 1 pm ET in the Tampa Bay area on AM 1380 The Biz and online at http://1380thebiz.com/

On Sunday’s Outbreak News This Week Radio Show, I take a look at the new review in the Lancet Infectious Diseases concerning the resurgence of vector-borne diseases and the implications for spillover in the region, particularly looking at the topic of the malaria epidemic in the country. I also look at the recent statement by FDA Commissioner Dr. […] The post Resurgence of vector-borne diseases in Venezuela, Gottlieb says states will ‘ force the hand of the federal health agencies’ to enforce vaccines appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

- Vito Barbera & Alessia Magnotta tell us about the first annual B1 Evo Ride for Lyme on Sunday, July 29th supporting the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases. Learn more: http://www.b1gruppo.com/b1-ride-for-lyme-2018.html - Christine Bentley's #OneOnOne with Women's Brain Health Initiative founder Lynn Posluns - https://womensbrainhealth.org - Anne Brodie chats with Bo Burnham about his debut feature film that's set from the POV of a girl in her final week of 'Eighth Grade' and the life changing events that occur. http://www.twitter.com/boburnham http://www.twitter.com/annebrodie - Imagine a society where girls grow up with endless self-confidence, self-esteem and pride in celebrating their diversity. Help make this a reality by joining Morguard and Big Brothers Big Sisters in celebrating the uniqueness of every girl across Canada with the second annual BeYou campaign. All national interactive programs and events for all ages are FREE and are designed to help increase self-esteem, personal growth, self-worth and empower young women. Learn more with Madison MacGregor, actress from the Disney & Family Channel show “Backstage. http://beyougirl.ca & more! Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

Christopher Paddock, Medical Officer and pathologist in the Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch in CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, gives a clinical guide to recognising and managing typhus group rickettsiae. For more on typhus group rickettsiae, take a look at Best Practice: http://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1604 _ The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Will Carter introduces Katy Eves, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Programmes Manager, The MENTOR Initiative, about the challenges of dealing with vector-borne diseases, which could potentially affect 2.5 billion people in 100 countries. The post IFRC WASHcast: episode 1 – vector-borne diseases appeared first on International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Dr. Kenneth Gage, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Plague and Other Vector-Borne Diseases in Colorado News coverage in recent years has highlighted cases of plague in Colorado—just one aspect of the broad expertise possessed by Dr. Kenneth Gage. Gage will discuss recent plague cases in our region, and provide useful information about how … Continue reading "#30 Dr. Kenneth Gage, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Plague and Other Vector-Borne Diseases in Colorado."

Dr. Kenneth Gage, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Plague and Other Vector-Borne Diseases in Colorado News coverage in recent years has highlighted cases of plague in Colorado—just one aspect of the broad expertise possessed by Dr. Kenneth Gage. Gage will discuss recent plague cases in our region, and provide useful information about how … Continue reading "#30 Dr. Kenneth Gage, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Plague and Other Vector-Borne Diseases in Colorado."

With Zika in the news, it seemed like a good time to examine the vector borne diseases making headway here in the U.S. In addition to Zika, we need to pay attention to Dengue Fever. Like the West Nile virus and yellow fever, these viruses are spread by the Aedes mosquito - most often Aedes aegypti.  But don't think mosquitoes are the only issue. The Kissing Bug, which isn't nearly as sweet as it sounds, is responsible for the increasing burden of Chagas disease in the southern states. Without giving away their secret, let me just say you might not want to listen to this episode right before bedtime. Note: This episode was recorded in mid-February. Our understanding of Zika, and its impact on the U.S. is rapidly evolving. Please keep an eye on the CDC pages linked below for the most current information. Resources: CDC map of areas affected by Zika Sexual Transmission of Zika Zika Virus Dengue Virus Chagas Disease 61% of Kissing Bugs Carrying Trypansoma Cruzii

Sat, 6 Feb 2016 12:00:00 +0100 https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/19249/ https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/19249/1/Shukullari_Enstela.pdf Shukullari, Enstela ddc:590, ddc:500, Tierärztliche Fakultät

Speaker: Dr. Eric Delmelle – Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography & Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2012 saw a surge of West Nile Virus infections, particularly in the central United States. What exactly is West Nile Virus and why do outbreaks occur? Join us at ASM headquarters to learn more about the biology of this fascinating virus - how it moves between hosts, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and how outbreaks can potentially be prevented. West Nile virus was first detected in North America until 1999 when an outbreak occurred in New York City. In the next five years, West Nile virus swept across the continent, reaching the Pacific shore in 2004. Like other Flaviviruses, West Nile is an "arthropod-borne virus" or "arbovirus". Its transmission and the completion of its life cycle critically depends on the feeding activities of mosquitos, who transmit the virus as they feed on the blood of infected animals Despite the incidence of infection among humans, however, Homo sapiens are actually dead-end hosts for the West Nile virus. Indeed, birds are the primary amplifying hosts and their migratory patterns are thought to have promoted the rapid spread of the virus to new habitats.  Guest speakers include: Dr. Lyle Petersen  Lyle R. Petersen, M.D., M.P.H., has served as the director of the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases since 2004. Dr. Petersen began his training at the University of California, San Diego where he received an undergraduate degree in biology. He then studied medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. After medical school, Dr. Petersen completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Stanford University, CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) applied epidemiology training program, CDC's Preventive Medicine Residency Program, and a masters of public health program at Emory University. He served in several positions at CDC before joining the Division of Vector-borne Diseases, first as Deputy Director for Science and then Director. He is the author of more than 175 scientific publications and has received a number of scientific awards. His current research focuses on the epidemiology of arboviral and bacterial vector-borne zoonoses. Dr. Roberta DeBiasi  Roberta Lynn DeBiasi, MD, FIDSA, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine, Acting Chief and Attending Physician in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children's National Medical Center, and investigator at Children's Research Institute in the Center for Translational Science in Washington, D.C. A fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and a member of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), she is also a past recipient of IDSA's Young Investigator Award. Dr. DeBiasi's research expertise includes basic science as well as clinical/translational research in several areas. She is currently the Principal Investigator for several clinical research projects and trials, focusing on improved treatments for viral encephalitis, influenza, neonatal herpes simplex virus, congenital cytomegalovirus, and adenovirus in normal and immunocompromised children. An active investigator in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Collaborative Antiviral Study Group, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), she also performs research on community acquired pneumonia and hospital acquired infections with multiple drug resistant organisms. Her basic research focused on mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and the development of new treatments for viral myocarditis. She is the author of original research, review articles, and book chapters focusing on severe viral infections, including viral myocarditis, encephalitis, meningitis, West Nile Virus, and adenovirus in patients with compromised immune systems. Dr. DeBiasi also treats immunocompetent and immunocompromised children hospitalized with severe infections at Children's National Medical Center in Washington.

2012 saw a surge of West Nile Virus infections, particularly in the central United States. What exactly is West Nile Virus and why do outbreaks occur? Join us at ASM headquarters to learn more about the biology of this fascinating virus - how it moves between hosts, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and how outbreaks can potentially be prevented. West Nile virus was first detected in North America until 1999 when an outbreak occurred in New York City. In the next five years, West Nile virus swept across the continent, reaching the Pacific shore in 2004. Like other Flaviviruses, West Nile is an "arthropod-borne virus" or "arbovirus". Its transmission and the completion of its life cycle critically depends on the feeding activities of mosquitos, who transmit the virus as they feed on the blood of infected animals Despite the incidence of infection among humans, however, Homo sapiens are actually dead-end hosts for the West Nile virus. Indeed, birds are the primary amplifying hosts and their migratory patterns are thought to have promoted the rapid spread of the virus to new habitats.  Guest speakers include: Dr. Lyle Petersen  Lyle R. Petersen, M.D., M.P.H., has served as the director of the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases since 2004. Dr. Petersen began his training at the University of California, San Diego where he received an undergraduate degree in biology. He then studied medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. After medical school, Dr. Petersen completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Stanford University, CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) applied epidemiology training program, CDC's Preventive Medicine Residency Program, and a masters of public health program at Emory University. He served in several positions at CDC before joining the Division of Vector-borne Diseases, first as Deputy Director for Science and then Director. He is the author of more than 175 scientific publications and has received a number of scientific awards. His current research focuses on the epidemiology of arboviral and bacterial vector-borne zoonoses. Dr. Roberta DeBiasi  Roberta Lynn DeBiasi, MD, FIDSA, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine, Acting Chief and Attending Physician in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children's National Medical Center, and investigator at Children's Research Institute in the Center for Translational Science in Washington, D.C. A fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and a member of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), she is also a past recipient of IDSA's Young Investigator Award. Dr. DeBiasi's research expertise includes basic science as well as clinical/translational research in several areas. She is currently the Principal Investigator for several clinical research projects and trials, focusing on improved treatments for viral encephalitis, influenza, neonatal herpes simplex virus, congenital cytomegalovirus, and adenovirus in normal and immunocompromised children. An active investigator in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Collaborative Antiviral Study Group, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), she also performs research on community acquired pneumonia and hospital acquired infections with multiple drug resistant organisms. Her basic research focused on mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and the development of new treatments for viral myocarditis. She is the author of original research, review articles, and book chapters focusing on severe viral infections, including viral myocarditis, encephalitis, meningitis, West Nile Virus, and adenovirus in patients with compromised immune systems. Dr. DeBiasi also treats immunocompetent and immunocompromised children hospitalized with severe infections at Children's National Medical Center in Washington.

2012 saw a surge of West Nile Virus infections, particularly in the central United States. What exactly is West Nile Virus and why do outbreaks occur? Join us at ASM headquarters to learn more about the biology of this fascinating virus - how it moves between hosts, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and how outbreaks can potentially be prevented. West Nile virus was first detected in North America until 1999 when an outbreak occurred in New York City. In the next five years, West Nile virus swept across the continent, reaching the Pacific shore in 2004. Like other Flaviviruses, West Nile is an "arthropod-borne virus" or "arbovirus". Its transmission and the completion of its life cycle critically depends on the feeding activities of mosquitos, who transmit the virus as they feed on the blood of infected animals Despite the incidence of infection among humans, however, Homo sapiens are actually dead-end hosts for the West Nile virus. Indeed, birds are the primary amplifying hosts and their migratory patterns are thought to have promoted the rapid spread of the virus to new habitats.  Guest speakers include: Dr. Lyle Petersen  Lyle R. Petersen, M.D., M.P.H., has served as the director of the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases since 2004. Dr. Petersen began his training at the University of California, San Diego where he received an undergraduate degree in biology. He then studied medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. After medical school, Dr. Petersen completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Stanford University, CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) applied epidemiology training program, CDC's Preventive Medicine Residency Program, and a masters of public health program at Emory University. He served in several positions at CDC before joining the Division of Vector-borne Diseases, first as Deputy Director for Science and then Director. He is the author of more than 175 scientific publications and has received a number of scientific awards. His current research focuses on the epidemiology of arboviral and bacterial vector-borne zoonoses. Dr. Roberta DeBiasi  Roberta Lynn DeBiasi, MD, FIDSA, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine, Acting Chief and Attending Physician in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children's National Medical Center, and investigator at Children's Research Institute in the Center for Translational Science in Washington, D.C. A fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and a member of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), she is also a past recipient of IDSA's Young Investigator Award. Dr. DeBiasi's research expertise includes basic science as well as clinical/translational research in several areas. She is currently the Principal Investigator for several clinical research projects and trials, focusing on improved treatments for viral encephalitis, influenza, neonatal herpes simplex virus, congenital cytomegalovirus, and adenovirus in normal and immunocompromised children. An active investigator in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Collaborative Antiviral Study Group, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), she also performs research on community acquired pneumonia and hospital acquired infections with multiple drug resistant organisms. Her basic research focused on mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and the development of new treatments for viral myocarditis. She is the author of original research, review articles, and book chapters focusing on severe viral infections, including viral myocarditis, encephalitis, meningitis, West Nile Virus, and adenovirus in patients with compromised immune systems. Dr. DeBiasi also treats immunocompetent and immunocompromised children hospitalized with severe infections at Children's National Medical Center in Washington.

The human-animal bond has been a fundamental feature of mankind's history for millennia. The first, and strongest of these, man's relationship with the dog, is believed to pre-date even agriculture, going back as far as 30,000 years. It remains at least as powerful today. Fed by the changing nature of the interactions between people and their dogs worldwide and the increasing tendency towards close domesticity, the health of dogs has never played a more important role in family life. Thanks to developments in scientific understanding and diagnostic techniques, as well as changing priorities of pet owners, veterinarians are now able, and indeed expected, to play a fundamental role in the prevention and treatment of canine disease, including canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs). The CVBDs represent a varied and complex group of diseases, including anaplasmosis, babesiosis, bartonellosis, borreliosis, dirofilariosis, ehrlichiosis, leishmaniosis, rickettsiosis and thelaziosis, with new syndromes being uncovered every year. Many of these diseases can cause serious, even life-threatening clinical conditions in dogs, with a number having zoonotic potential, affecting the human population. Today, CVBDs pose a growing global threat as they continue their spread far from their traditional geographical and temporal restraints as a result of changes in both climatic conditions and pet dog travel patterns, exposing new populations to previously unknown infectious agents and posing unprecedented challenges to veterinarians. In response to this growing threat, the CVBD World Forum, a multidisciplinary group of experts in CVBDs from around the world which meets on an annual basis, gathered in Nice (France) in 2011 to share the latest research on CVBDs and discuss the best approaches to managing these diseases around the world. As a result of these discussions, we, the members of the CVBD Forum have developed the following recommendations to veterinarians for the management of CVBDs.