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.
UF EPI researcher has published the first study on the role of breastmilk bile acids, showing how they affect newborn gut health and the severity of norovirus infections.
A growing body of evidence shows that maternal trauma can impact a child’s health. UF EPI member Connie Mulligan studies how violence and stress in mothers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) affect their newborn’s health.
The UF Emerging Pathogens Institute has assembled a multidisciplinary working group to research a swiftly spreading bird flu strain and help prepare Florida’s response to potential outbreaks.
Daniel Swale works at the intersection of physiology and toxicology. Combining these two to create physiotoxicology, Swale's research both develops insecticides and enhances honeybees' immune systems.
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.
The University of Florida’s AI initiative has transformed faculty research. Here's how Jason Blackburn and Marco Salemi, members of the Emerging Pathogens Institute, are using AI in their work.
When your houseplant starts drooping, it can be hard to figure out what's wrong. Here's a diagnostic guide to help you determine whether your plant has a disease or just needs more water.
Vibrio vulnificus, sometimes known as flesh-eating bacteria, is often transmitted when someone with an open wound enters brackish water. The infection can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a condition where the flesh around the wound dies.
Chagas disease affects muscles in the heart and gut. Transmission is usually associated with kissing bug bites, but experts warn foodborne transmission of Chagas also has a significant impact and often causes more severe symptoms.
