Aug 30, 2017
In an earlier episode of the podcast we discussed the giant intestinal roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides--a nematode parasite.
Today, we'll look at a nematode that is about the size of a staple--Enterobius vermicularis, or the pinworm.
Pinworm is the most common worm infection in North America, in fact, it is estimated...
Aug 29, 2017
In early 2013, the first reported human cases of H7N9 avian influenza were reported in China. Since that time, more than 1500 cases have been reported with about half the cases reported since last October. About 40% of those infected died.
A study was published this summer in PLoS Pathogens showing the virus being three...
Aug 29, 2017
With record amounts of rain and unprecedented flooding, Houston and the southeastern part of Texas have their hand full with rescues, shelters and numerous public safety issues. What about the infectious disease situation that goes along with a natural disaster like this? Waterborne diseases? Mosquito borne...
Aug 26, 2017
The treatment of Lyme disease is one of the most contentious issues in medicine with people coming from two very different sides of the topic.
In his blog, My thoughts on the future of infectious disease and medicine, Infectious disease physician, Dr Steven LaRosa described some "soul searching" he did recently...
Aug 26, 2017
Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials is one of the world’s most pressing public health problems. Infectious organisms adapt to the antimicrobials designed to kill them, making the drugs ineffective. People infected with antimicrobial-resistant organisms are more likely to have longer, more expensive hospital stays,...