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Image of the Month: E. coli bacteria growing on mini-guts

September 1, 2020September 3, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, antimicrobials, bacterial infections, Image of the month, infectious disease, phages, Research

Infectious microorganisms, including disease-causing E. coli bacteria (pink) shown in the image, cause a third of all deaths world-wide.

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Could recent hurricanes cause reemergence of cholera in Puerto Rico?

September 27, 2017 Momentum 0 Comments Dr. Peter Hotez, infectious disease, National School of Tropical Medicine, Tropical Diseases

The Caribbean has a long history with cholera, a severe diarrheal illness associated with high mortality. Throughout the 19th century, cholera epidemics were relatively common

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The Vatican takes on neglected and rare diseases

December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 Momentum 1 Comment Dr. Peter Hotez, infectious disease, National School of Tropical Medicine, neglected tropical diseases, The Vatican

The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers hosted a historic high level summit at the Vatican on Nov. 10-12. The international conference entitled, “Towards a

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Zika virus and public policy

July 19, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, ethics, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, policy, Stephanie Morain, Tropical Diseases, zika

Zika virus, a mosquito-borne infection, has captured international attention after news of devastating complications in pregnant women. While early attention focused on events in Brazil,

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Has Zika transmission begun in the continental United States?

June 28, 2016November 2, 2016 Momentum 6 Comments Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, National School of Tropical Medicine, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

Is it possible that Zika has already entered Aedes aegypti mosquito populations within the continental United States and that people in the at-risk areas of

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Could the 2016 Summer Olympics be safer from Zika than we think?

May 26, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 3 Comments Brazil, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, infectious disease, National School of Tropical Medicine, Rio de Janeiro, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

There are major concerns about the risks of contracting the Zika virus during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Zika has become widespread

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn shares her fitness routine

March 4, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn, Healthcare, Healthy Habits, Houston, infectious disease, National School of Tropical Medicine, Nutrition and Wellness

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers.   It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Your Zika virus questions answered

February 9, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Community, Dipali Pathak, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, mosquitoes, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

As Zika continues to be a concern in Central and South America with the potential of gaining foothold in the United States, Dr. Peter Hotez,

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Dr. Peter Hotez shares his latest concerns about zika virus

January 17, 2016December 22, 2016 Momentum 3 Comments Community, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, mosquitoes, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

On Friday the CDC issued travel advisories for pregnant women in the areas of Latin American and Caribbean region currently affected by zika virus infection.

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Zika virus: What does it mean for Texas and the Gulf Coast?

December 18, 2015October 7, 2016 Momentum 8 Comments Community, Dr. Kristy Murray, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, mosquitoes, National School of Tropical Medicine, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

In the United States, the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, is vulnerable to the threat of arboviruses – viruses transmitted by insects. A

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From The Labs Image of the Month From the Labs features an image of the laboratory worm, Caenorhabditis elegans. Image credit: Dr. Tao Chen/Wang lab.

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