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Navigating CCHF: Risks, Prevention, and Health Care Precautions

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Navigating CCHF: Risks, Prevention, and Health Care Precautions

In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan, explores the complex world of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) alongside two esteemed guests: Dr. Dennis Bente, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Dr. Saima Ali, Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Indus Hospital and Health Network. Together they discuss the origins, transmission, and geographical spread of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), discussing its substantial impact on rural health systems and the essential role of early diagnostic testing. With a focus on the challenges faced by health care workers and the crucial need for preventative measures and rapid response, this episode is a compelling look at how interconnected our global health landscape has become. Tune in to learn about the latest developments in vaccines, the significance of personal protective equipment, and the need for heightened awareness and preparedness in combating this often-overlooked yet serious pathogen.

Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.

Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.

Guests

Saima Ali, FCPS, MHPE

Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine (Adult section)

Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN)

Dr. Saima Ali, FCPS, MHPE, is the head of the Department of Emergency Medicine (Adult Section) at the Indus Hospital and Health Network in Pakistan. She is a clinician educator and has an interest in EM curriculum development, and contextual educational research, and is an advocate of patients’ rights, safety, and maintaining the highest standards of quality healthcare in Emergency Medicine, rooted in social accountability.

Dennis Bente, DVM, PhD

Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Dr. Dennis Bente, DVM, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at UTMB Health. Bente is a globally-trained virologist, research scientist, and educator working to understand better the effects of tick-borne viruses on human and animal health. He co-hosts the podcast "The Infectious Science Podcast," which takes complex infectious disease topics and turns them into accessible and enjoyable listening for a broad audience.

Host

Jill Morgan, RN

Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA

Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

Resources


About NETEC

A Partnership for Preparedness

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center’s mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.

Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems.

For more information visit NETEC on the web at www.netec.org.

NETEC Consultation Services

Assess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting.

NETEC offers free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events. Our targeted support services are delivered by experts selected and assigned to each inquiry based on the unique needs of your organization. Have a question? Ask a NETEC expert.

For more information visit: netec.org/consulting-services.

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Navigating CCHF: Risks, Prevention, and Health Care Precautions

In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan, explores the complex world of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) alongside two esteemed guests: Dr. Dennis Bente, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Dr. Saima Ali, Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Indus Hospital and Health Network. Together they discuss the origins, transmission, and geographical spread of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), discussing its substantial impact on rural health systems and the essential role of early diagnostic testing. With a focus on the challenges faced by health care workers and the crucial need for preventative measures and rapid response, this episode is a compelling look at how interconnected our global health landscape has become. Tune in to learn about the latest developments in vaccines, the significance of personal protective equipment, and the need for heightened awareness and preparedness in combating this often-overlooked yet serious pathogen.

Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.

Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.

Guests

Saima Ali, FCPS, MHPE

Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine (Adult section)

Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN)

Dr. Saima Ali, FCPS, MHPE, is the head of the Department of Emergency Medicine (Adult Section) at the Indus Hospital and Health Network in Pakistan. She is a clinician educator and has an interest in EM curriculum development, and contextual educational research, and is an advocate of patients’ rights, safety, and maintaining the highest standards of quality healthcare in Emergency Medicine, rooted in social accountability.

Dennis Bente, DVM, PhD

Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Dr. Dennis Bente, DVM, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at UTMB Health. Bente is a globally-trained virologist, research scientist, and educator working to understand better the effects of tick-borne viruses on human and animal health. He co-hosts the podcast "The Infectious Science Podcast," which takes complex infectious disease topics and turns them into accessible and enjoyable listening for a broad audience.

Host

Jill Morgan, RN

Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA

Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).

Resources


About NETEC

A Partnership for Preparedness

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center’s mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.

Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems.

For more information visit NETEC on the web at www.netec.org.

NETEC Consultation Services

Assess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting.

NETEC offers free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events. Our targeted support services are delivered by experts selected and assigned to each inquiry based on the unique needs of your organization. Have a question? Ask a NETEC expert.

For more information visit: netec.org/consulting-services.

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