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Zika Response Disadvantaged Before The Outbreak Began

Zika Response Disadvantaged Before Outbreak Began: A Perspective

Abstract: Zika virus is the latest emergent virus to cause significant morbidity and mortality, despite being identified over half a century prior. Characterization of lesser-known...
The language of Zika virus testing

The Language of Zika Virus Testing

Abstract: When a new virus emerges or an old one re-emerges, one of the earliest conversations is about whether there exist good tests to detect...
Brazil

Zika Response Must Include Public Health Initiatives

Abstract: Zika virus fever is spreading in Latin America and has put the local and national health authorities, as well as the general population, on high...
Mosquito

Zika Threat Warning Raised Without Proof of Causation

Abstract: Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, convened an Emergency Committee of 18 experts and advisers to assess the level of threat...
Zika Virus

Zika Cases Confirmed in North America: Time to Panic?

Updated: Tuesday February 2, 2016 Abstract: Background: Vector-borne diseases are defined primarily by how they are spread. While many insects and arachnids can spread a diverse...
Zika Virus Primer

Zika Primer: What is Zika Virus Fever?

Abstract: The Pan American Health Organization has recently published an Epidemiological Alert (December 3, 2015) for Zika virus and its correlation to more serious neurological...
Disease ‘X’ – The Next Pandemic?

Disease ‘X’ – The Next Pandemic?

When the WHO created the term Disease X in early 2018, Covid was not yet on the horizon. However, Disease X was mentioned together...
#PublicHealth Matters ALL the time to EVERYONE – Public Health Thank You Day #PHTYD19

#PublicHealth Matters ALL the time to EVERYONE – Public Health Thank You Day #PHTYD19

Abstract Public Health Thank You Day is November 25, 2019. #PHTYD10 is a time to recognize public health professionals who work tirelessly every day to...
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Saving Lives in the Shadows of Healthcare

Abstract Superbugs (or multidrug-resistant pathogens) are being spread, as our treatment choices diminish. Diagnostic tests to identify the pathogen(s) responsible for an infection can improve...
IC.tips Year In Review

InfectionControl.tips: A Year in Review

What a year! One year ago, we launched IC.tips with a mandate to open doors, expand minds and make a difference.  We are driven by...