Host and newsblogger at outbreaknewstoday.substack.com, Robert Herriman interviews expert guests on topics of infectious diseases, research, medicine and health. In addition, I do frequent news reports on the global outbreaks.
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"Your source for all the news about worms and germs". The latest infectious disease news and information with interviews with expert guests. Your host--Microbiologist and Editor of Outbreak News Today, Robert Herriman
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The former UKIP leader is now five days a week on LBC. Monday-Thursday 6pm-7pm and Sunday 10am-12
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The Epoch Audio podcast gives you the opportunity to listen to some of the best journalism The Epoch Times has to offer, including news, opinion, and analysis. The Epoch Times aims to provide neutral, objective and accurate reporting on authoritative news topics. We stand outside of political interests or bias, We inform the reader about the most important issues of our time and in this way we promote broad-mindedness and contribute positively to society. As an independent outlet, we address ...
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Raccoon roundworm cases investigated in Los Angeles County
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports investigating two unrelated cases of Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm) in children residing in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. On today's show, I will talk a little about the little known and very dangerous raccoon roundworm.…
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Tattoos: Some things to consider with Adam Friedman, MD
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A recent Pew Research Center survey found nearly a third of American adults have a tattoo and almost a quarter have more than one. Today, I'd like to look at some things to consider when deciding on a tattoo-- what risks are there when getting a tattoo and how should you take care of it afterwards? Joining me today to discuss these issues is Adam F…
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Listeria and the multi-state outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat
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The recent Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats have received much national attention. Besides a massive recall of more than 7 million pounds of deli meat, this has been the largest Listeria outbreak in the US in more than a decade. Joining me today to talk about listeria and the outbreak is Brenda Wilson, PhD. Dr Wilson is a professo…
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Canada: Human rabies case reported in Ontario. First case in the province in decades
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In this podcast, I look at the recent report of a human rabies case reported in Ontario, Canada. Watch the video version on Outbreak News TV
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A few weeks ago, the CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States. So what is Parvovirus B19 and why this alert? Joining me today to discuss the viral disease is Judy Stone, MD. Judy is a…
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In this Outbreak Newscast, I go over the most recent human influenza A variant virus, or "swine flu" cases reported in the US. I also talk about some information about the viruses and things you can do to prevent infection.
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Outbreak News This Week: Zika in India, Dengue in Florida, EEE, H5N1 bird flu and Legionnaires' disease
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On this episode of Outbreak News This Week, I look at several stories on mosquito-borne diseases, in light of World Mosquito Day on August 20, the latest on H5N1 avian influenza and Legionnaires' disease.
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Toxoplasmosis 101 with Fatima Khan, MPhil
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On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at a parasite that is relatively common in people, however, and fortunately, actual disease is rare. And that parasite is Toxoplasma gondii. Joining me today for a Toxoplasmosis 101 is Fatima Khan. Fatima is a parasitologist who hails from Islamabad , Pakistan and she has written about parasites for several m…
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Outbreak News This Week: Mpox public health emergency, Polio in Gaza, Oropouche and Fifth disease
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On today's newscast, I look at four of the biggest outbreak news stories of the week ending August 17-Mpox, Polio in Gaza, Oropouche fever and Parvovirus B19.
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Oropouche fever is piercing the sphere of mainstream media this year as thousands of cases of the vector borne disease have been reported in the Caribbean and South America. Joining me today for a Q&A on Oropouche fever is Karina Mondragon-Shem, PhD. Dr Mondragon-Shem is a vector biologist who specializes in the ecoepidemiology and social impact of…
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India: Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat
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In this outbreak newscast, I look at the current outbreak of Chandipura virus in Gujarat, India, and go over some history and other information on the virus.
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Israel reports record setting West Nile virus season
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On today's newscast, I look at the West Nile virus outbreak in Israel this year.
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Legionnaires’ disease affects dozens in Melbourne, Australia
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In today's newscast, I look at the latest about the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Melbourne, Australia.
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Nigeria: The latest on the cholera outbreak
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In this newscast, I look at the latest out of Nigeria concerning the growing cholera outbreak
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Bioterrorism at the salad bar: 40 years ago in US history
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In this short podcast, I take you back 40 years ago in the US to what is considered to be the first confirmed instance of chemical or biological terrorism to have occurred in the United States.
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Meningococcal meningitis with Rodney Rohde, PhD
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On today's podcast the topic is meningococcal meningitis. A new article by Drs. Andrea Prinzi and Rodney Rohde published on the American Society for Microbiology website discusses several aspects of the dangerous bacterial disease, plus it is chock full of interesting history. Joining me today to talk about meningococcal meningitis is Rodney Rohde,…
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Oropouche outbreak update: Possible vertical transmission being investigated
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In today's news report, I look at the latest on the Oropouche virus outbreak affecting countries of the Americas. In addition, I look at the latest report from the PAHO concerning the investigation of possible vertical transmission of Oropouche reported in Brazil.
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In this short informational podcast, I look at the parasitic disease, anisakiasis, which you can contract via raw seafood.
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Battling Dengue: Scott O'Neill, PhD, CEO of The World Mosquito Program
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On today's podcast I am joined by Scott O'Neill, PhD, scientist and CEO of the World Mosquito Program. In this interview, Dr. O'Neill discusses the ins and outs of the Wolbachia Method and the work of the World Mosquito Program in the battle against mosquito-borne diseases. World Mosquito Program
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Nipah virus death reported in Kerala, India
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Officials in Kerala state in southern India are reporting a fatal case of Nipah virus infection in a 14-year-old boy from Mallapuram district in Kerala.
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Illinois: Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to raccoons at a wildlife rehab facility
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In today's newscast, I look at an outbreak of cryptosporidium linked to raccoons at a Illinois wildlife rehab facility. I also talk a bit about the parasite.
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In this short informational podcast, I look briefly at the health risks of aflatoxins.
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Infections you can get from domestic cats
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With one-third of the households in the United States having cats as pets totally approximately 60 million, human exposure to cats can occasionally result in a variety of infections. In this short podcast, I look at some of the infections you can get from cats.
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DOGS: INFECTIONS you can get from 'man's best friend'
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In this podcast, I summarize some of the infections you can get from dogs.
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In this newscast, I look at the hantavirus situation in Arizona and things you can do to prevent this serious infection.
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Oklahoma reports 1st West Nile virus case and death of 2024
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In this newscast, I look at the first human West Nile virus infection/death in Oklahoma and discuss a little about the disease.
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In this newscast, I look at the increasing trend in malaria cases in Ethiopia.
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Norovirus in the News: South Korea, Italy and a vaccine fail
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In this newscast, I look at some recent stories about outbreaks in South Korea and Italy, and the news from Hillevax about their vaccine for infants that did not meet its primary and secondary efficacy endpoints.
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Colombia: The incidence of cutaneous leishmaniasis has decreased by 45% in the last 10 years
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In this newscast, I look at the parasitic disease, leishmaniasis and the current situation in Colombia.
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Human plague case investigated in Colorado
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In this newscast, I look at a human plague case reported in Pueblo County, Colorado.
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In this informational podcast episode, I look at one of the childhood skin rash diseases- Roseola or Sixth disease.
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Brain-eating amoeba case reported in Israel
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In today's newscast, I report on the recent case of infection with the parasite, Naegleria fowleri in Israel.
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Dengue fever in Florida: The first six months of 2024
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In this newscast, I look at the current dengue fever situation in the state of Florida, go over some Florida dengue history and talk about the ABCs of the disease itself.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Florida: The first six months of 2024
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In this newscast, I look at the latest with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Florida.
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Histoplasmosis cases in Los Angeles County dogs and cats
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In this newscast, I look at the unusual increase in histoplasmosis cases among dogs and cats in Los Angeles County, California.
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TikTok Dad: 'My son has worms in his anus' What are pinworms?
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In this podcast, I look at Enterobius vermicularis, or pinworms, in response to a viral and dramatic TikTok video recently published.
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PARVO in DOGS with Jennifer Miller, DVM
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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 today is Jennifer Miller, DVM. Dr. Miller is the Veterinary Technical Marketer, US Pet Health with Elanco Animal Health.…
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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 is parrot fever? Joining me today to talk about psittacosis, or parrot fever is Chandana Bala. Chandy is the President of Global Insight Advisory Netw…
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Norovirus: Some interesting things we're learning about the 'Perfect Pathogen'
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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. Joining me today to look at norovirus and some other interesting things abis Madeline Barron, Ph.D. Dr Barron is the Science Communications Specialist at…
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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 health officials have reported well over 1,100 cases, which is a more than 30 fold increase over the same period in 2023. In addition more than 50 death…
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Melioidosis vaccine shows promise in mouse study
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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. What is Burkholderia pseudomallei? What is melioidosis? And what about this vaccine study? Joining me today to answer these questions and more is Marcus…
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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 The Conversation last year, but a topic still worth discussing. Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resista…
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Norovirus: What is it and how can you protect yourself?
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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 particularly hard. So what is norovirus and how can you protect yourself? Joining me today to look at these questions and more is Adriana Glenn, PhD. Dr. Glen…
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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 Awareness Month, a great time to emphasize the importance of regular eye check-ups for early detection of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Joining me toda…
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Alaskapox: What do we know about this virus?
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A few weeks ago, Alaska health officials reported the first fatality due to an Alaskapox infection, the first such known case. On today's show, we'll dive into the ABC's of Alaskapox with Bradley Perkins, MD. Dr. Perkins is the Chief Medical Officer at Karius. In addition, he is a former top CDC official who led the anthrax bioterrorism investigati…
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Measles and Immune Amnesia with Ashley Hagen, M.S.
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In 2024 to date, dozens of measles cases have already been reported from multiple states herein the US, according to the CDC. And cases are increasing worldwide as the World Health Organization announced recently reporting more than 300,000 cases in 2023, a 79% increase from the year prior. My guest today writes about measles and immune amnesia: Th…
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In 2016, Robert Toulson-Burke traveled with some friends to southeast Asia for a vacation-an exciting thing for sure-however things went bad over there as the young man died from dengue hemorrhagic fever. Joining me today to tell Bob's story is his mother, Jayne Toulson-Burke. Jayne is also an ambassador for the World Mosquito Programme and is full…
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Emerging Pathogens in 2024?: Some thoughts with Rodney Rohde, PhD
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My guest today asks the question, "What will the new year bring to our shores, our cities, and our homes? ", concerning emerging pathogens in an article recently published in Today’s Clinical Lab. Well, let’s see what he has to say about this topic today here on the show. Joining me today in Rodney Rohde, PhD. Dr. Rohde is the Chair of the Medical …
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CCP Deploys Cover-Up for Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak in Children
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An unidentified pneumonia outbreak overwhelms Chinese hospitals, mainly affecting children. The CCP faces global criticism for concealing the outbreak's severity and providing limited information to international health organizations and governments. Source: tinyurl.com/epochaudio165src CCP | Health | China News (c) 2023 Epoch Times Canada Hosted o…
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Traders Informed of Hamas Attack Profited Millions by Short-Selling Israeli Stocks, Study Suggests
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An unusual trading activity was detected before the October 7 attack. A study by NYU and Columbia law professors suggests traders may have used advanced knowledge of a Hamas attack on Israel to profit millions by short-selling Israeli stocks. Source: tinyurl.com/epochaudio164src World News | Israel-Hamas War | Social Issue (c) 2023 Epoch Times Cana…
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