Infectious Disease Archives

CDC Bird Flu Alert: Why Human Cases Have Suddenly Dropped in 2025

by Nancy Ogbonna - June 10, 2025 015

CDC Bird Flu Alert Why Human Cases Have Suddenly Dropped in 2025 Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Introduction Despite a widespread avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak in the U.S. since 2022, the CDC reports a surprising

Mpox and Other Zoonoses: Are We Prepared for the Next Spillover?

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by Nancy Ogbonna - May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 083

Mpox and Other Zoonoses: Are We Prepared for the Next Spillover? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of global preparedness for zoonotic diseases, with a focus on mpox and

Is There a Tuberculosis Vaccine? New Research Brings Fresh Hope in 2025

by Nancy Ogbonna - May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 090

Is There a Tuberculosis Vaccine? New Research Brings Fresh Hope in 2025 Introduction Tuberculosis claims 1.6 million lives annually, yet the question remains: is there a tuberculosis vaccine that effectively protects adults? Despite the century-old Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine’s availability, its limited efficacy in preventing adult pulmonary

IBS After COVID- New Research Reveals Hidden Gut-Virus Connection

by David Mcauley - May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 038

IBS After COVID: New Research Reveals Hidden Gut-Virus Connection Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) The following physician specialties would find this lecture particularly useful: Gastroenterologists – for understanding and managing post-infectious IBS and

Global Polio Resurgence: Why Infectious Disease Physicians Are on Alert Again

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - May 20, 2025May 30, 2025 090

Global Polio Resurgence Why Infectious Disease Physicians Are on Alert Again Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Abstract This paper examines the recent increase in polio cases globally. It discusses the factors behind this trend and

Next-Gen Vaccines: The Rise of mRNA Technology Beyond COVID-19

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - May 20, 2025May 30, 2025 070

Next-Gen Vaccines The Rise of mRNA Technology Beyond COVID-19 Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Abstract Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology, which gained widespread recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now being explored for broader medical

Universal Influenza Vaccines: How Close Are We to an End to Seasonal Flu?

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - May 20, 2025May 30, 2025 094

Universal Influenza Vaccines: How Close Are We to an End to Seasonal Flu? Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Abstract This paper explores the current progress in developing universal influenza vaccines and their potential to eliminate seasonal flu

Superbugs: New Therapies for Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

by David Mcauley - March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 0162

Breaking the Resistance: New Antibiotics and Alternative Therapies in 2024-2025 Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Introduction Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections now claim more than one million lives worldwide annually, presenting an urgent challenge in our

Influenza in 2025 – Healthcare Professionals

by David Mcauley - February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 0276

Influenza in 2025 - Healthcare Professionals Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) This article provides an overview of influenza for healthcare professionals. It covers the basics of the virus, its transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.