Nov 8, 2025
In this podcast, I look at the recent and growing Rift Valley fever outbreak affecting several West Africa countries- Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia.
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Oct 23, 2025
On today’s show, I want to look at the parasites collectively known as the soil transmitted helminths. They are also grouped in with the neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs.
Joining me today is Bukunyi (Mercy) Ajanaku, MS. Mercy is a parasitologist who hails from Ibadan, Nigeria.
Oct 22, 2025
Last week, New York health officials reported a confirmed locally acquired chikungunya case in the state in Nassau County on Long Island.
This is the first locally acquired case of chikungunya reported in New York state and the first in the US since 2019.
Joining me today to discuss chikungunya is Aileen Chang, MD....
Sep 20, 2025
In this podcast, I briefly go over a number of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Powassan virus disease.
Aug 30, 2025
In this podcast, I look at the recent human plague cases in the United States and discuss some specifics about the 'ancient disease'