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Mexico Zika update: Cases increase by 100, most in pregnant women

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The number of confirmed Zika virus cases in Mexico increased by 105 in the past week, according to the latest report of the General Directorate of Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health (computer translated) published...

Researchers to monitor Zika virus exposure among U.S. Olympic athletes

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Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health will monitor potential Zika virus exposure among a subset of athletes, coaches and other U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) staff attending the 2016...

Thailand hand, foot and mouth disease case count exceeds 25,000, one death

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The Thailand Ministry of Health is advising the public, particularly those that work around young children, about handwashing and personal hygiene in light of increased numbers of the contagious viral...

E. coli O157 outbreak: More than 100 sickened in the UK, may be linked to mixed salad leaves

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The investigation into an E. coli O157 outbreak in the United Kingdom continues as officials with Public Health England (PHE) say the case count is now 109. As of Monday, PHE say the cases are distributed...

Measles: 4th confirmed case in Victoria

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Health officials in Victoria, Australia have reported today on the fourth confirmed measles case, this case like the other three has no history of international travel and is considered acquired locally. There...

England reports sharp increases in gonorrhea and syphilis, Mostly in gay men

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Officials with Public Health England (PHE) reported today on the most recent data on sexually transmitted infections (STI), which shows in 2015 there were 434,456 STIs. Gay, bisexual or other men who...

Parasites, Part 2: Foodborne parasites in the US

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During the second installment of our discussions on parasites, I was joined by microbiologist and the man behind the website, Parasitology Illustrated, Wilson Vientos. We spent the better half of the show...

Ebola response panel: WHO lacked strong leadership and response coordination, HHS not built for prolonged emergency

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In a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), an Independent Panel formed to review HHS’s response to Ebola made several recommendations on how the nation’s...

Staphylococcus aureus infections: It runs in the family according to study

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Having a first-degree relative, especially a sibling, with a history of staph infection significantly increases a person’s risk for the disease, regardless of sex of the family member, comorbid conditions,...

Malaysia: Diphtheria, measles and vaccination rejection

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The number of confirmed diphtheria cases in Malaysia has risen to 14 after an additional case was reported a six-year-old boy from Kedah. According to Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah,...