While rare, hantavirus outbreaks are deadly. This genus of viruses is primarily transmitted from rodents to humans. Only one strain, known as Andes virus, has been documented to potentially spread from person to person, although such transmission is rare and typically requires close contact.
Bats are large reservoirs for diseases, but they don't appear to get as sick as we do. University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine professor breaks down the secret to this immune system quirk.
Why have there been so many recent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses? Food-safety experts are increasingly concerned about pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria.
Scientists weigh the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in epidemiological models to predict pandemics.
A recent study reveals a new variant of an intestinal virus found in a daycare worker. The discovery was accidentally made due to a lab error, which initially led to the mistaken diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
With winter comes a trio of respiratory illnesses, sometimes referred to as a “triple-demic”: influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Learn how to avoid viruses during the cold, dry weather.
Listeria infections are rare, but serious. It is the third leading cause of death from a foodborne illness in the United States. Frederick Southwick, M.D., a UF EPI member, explains why the bacteria is so dangerous.
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.
