What is melioidosis? Expert explains infections caused by Burkholderia
Burkholderia bacteria cause serious diseases like melioidosis. UF researcher Dr. Apichai Tuanyok shares how they infect, evade and persist, and what can be done to stop them.
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How to avoid getting sick during back-to-school season
Ready to head back into the classroom? So are pathogens! See what this expert from UF EPI is saying to those heading back to school, from tiny tots to college students, to stay happy and healthy this fall.
UF EPI expert explains measles as U.S. outbreaks hit 1,000 cases
University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute expert explains measles as U.S. outbreaks breach 1,000 cases for the second time this century.
What is Oropouche virus? UF EPI expert explains disease known as sloth fever
Oropouche virus, a pathogen endemic to the Amazon region, has recently shown unusual activity with spread to new areas. UF EPI expert Dr. Maureen Long answers common questions about the virus.
H5N1 strain of bird flu could be dangerous. UF EPI expert explains why
Recent outbreaks of H5N1 in U.S. dairy cattle have led to close monitoring of the virus. UF EPI expert Benjamin Anderson, Ph.D., explains the basics of bird flu and why H5N1 is a concern.
UF EPI expert on hepatitis: a surprisingly widespread silent killer
Millions of Americans have chronical viral hepatitis and do not even realize it, according to the CDC. Dr. Robert Cook explains how people can have hepatitis without realizing it and answers other common questions about the disease.
UF EPI expert discusses leprosy and increased cases in Florida
UF expert answers important questions about leprosy and the impact of leprosy in Florida.
UF expert answers questions about the newly approved RSV vaccine
On May 3, the FDA approved a vaccine to prevent respiratory syncytial virus in older adults. Dr. Cindy Prins answers some common questions about RSV disease and the new vaccine.
Bird flu is spreading: Here’s what you should know about avian influenza, H5N1
UF microbiologist and virus expert John Lednicky, Ph.D., shares his perspective on the current avian influenza, or bird flu, outbreak in the U.S.
Extensively drug-resistant Shigella infections are increasing. Here’s what you need to know.
A UF researcher with expertise in infectious bacteria offers commentary and perspective on extensively drug-resistant Shigella infections following a recent CDC warning.
