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infectious disease

From The Labs 

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

September 1, 2020September 3, 2020Antibiotic-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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Momentum 

Could recent hurricanes cause reemergence of cholera in Puerto Rico?

September 27, 2017Dr. 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, 2016Dr. 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, 2016Center 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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Policywise 

Has Zika transmission begun in the continental United States?

June 28, 2016November 2, 2016Center 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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Momentum 

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

May 26, 2016October 7, 2016Brazil, 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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Momentum 

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

March 4, 2016October 7, 2016Dr. 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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Momentum 

Your Zika virus questions answered

February 9, 2016October 7, 2016Community, 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, 2016Community, 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, 2016Community, 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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