Could recent hurricanes cause reemergence of cholera in Puerto Rico?
The Caribbean has a long history with cholera, a severe diarrheal illness associated with high mortality. Throughout the 19th century,
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Tropical Diseases
‘Blue Marble Health’ explores global shift of neglected tropical diseases
There is often a belief that neglected tropical diseases mostly affect those who live in poverty-stricken countries. Dr. Peter Hotez,
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Zika virus and public policy
Zika virus, a mosquito-borne infection, has captured international attention after news of devastating complications in pregnant women. While early attention
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Has Zika transmission begun in the continental United States?
Is it possible that Zika has already entered Aedes aegypti mosquito populations within the continental United States and that people
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Could the 2016 Summer Olympics be safer from Zika than we think?
There are major concerns about the risks of contracting the Zika virus during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de
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Your Zika virus questions answered
As Zika continues to be a concern in Central and South America with the potential of gaining foothold in the
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Dr. Peter Hotez shares his latest concerns about zika virus
On Friday the CDC issued travel advisories for pregnant women in the areas of Latin American and Caribbean region currently
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Zika virus: What does it mean for Texas and the Gulf Coast?
In the United States, the Gulf Coast, especially the Texas Gulf Coast, is vulnerable to the threat of arboviruses –
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Hotez: Chagas poses threat to Texas, Western Hemisphere
It has a funny name, but the kissing bug isn’t a laughing matter. The kissing bug (pictured below) is the
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Dr. Peter Hotez explains MERS: What is it, who is at risk
With an outbreak of MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome) abroad, concern is raised here in America about the illness. Since
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