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1 week ago | 
clpmag.com | Chris Wolski |Zoonotic Diseases
One-sentence summary:The Oropouche virus, once thought rare, is now recognized as widely underdiagnosed in Latin America, with new research highlighting its growing spread, potential risk to unborn babies, and links to climatic conditions. Three brief takeaways:Underdiagnosed and widespread: Up to 10% of people in some Latin American regions show evidence of past Oropouche virus infection.
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1 month ago | 
clpmag.com | Chris Wolski |Zoonotic Diseases
Summary:Amid rising cases of measles, H5N1, and Mpox clade 1, experts warn that the combination of weakened public health infrastructure and anti-science sentiment could pave the way for a pandemic redux. • Public Health Vulnerability: The erosion of public health systems and growing misinformation could lead to undetected pathogen spread and hospital surges.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
clpmag.com | Chris Wolski |Zoonotic Diseases
Summary:A new noninvasive malaria test using the Cytophone device can detect malaria-infected cells in the bloodstream without requiring a blood sample, offering a safe and sensitive alternative for malaria detection in low- and middle-income countries. Takeaways:Innovative Technology: The Cytophone uses lasers and ultrasound to detect malaria through a noninvasive probe, avoiding the need for blood samples.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com | Zoonotic Diseases |South Agricultural
Animal studies on mice were approved by the Laboratory Animal Research Center of Guangdong Province and the South China Agricultural University (approval number: 2022c002). Ifnγ−/− mice (referred to as GKO) (stock no.: 002287) were purchased from the Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and bred in-house at the Laboratory Animal Center of South China Agricultural University and were separated by sex after weaning.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
link.springer.com | Zoonotic Diseases |South Agricultural
AbstractCryptosporidium spp. are important zoonotic parasites that can cause moderate to severe diarrhea in humans and animals. Among the three Cryptosporidium species infecting the intestines of calves, Cryptosporidium parvum has a broad host range and causes severe diarrhea in calves, while Cryptosporidium bovis and Cryptosporidium ryanae mainly infect calves without obvious clinical symptoms.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
clpmag.com | Andy Lundin |Zoonotic Diseases
Summary: Quest Diagnostics has been awarded contracts by the CDC to support testing and sustained laboratory readiness for emerging infectious diseases, including avian influenza and Oropouche viruses. Takeaways:Quest Diagnostics will introduce a new molecular test for detecting avian influenza A H5 virus, expanding access to critical diagnostic testing for potential outbreaks.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
link.springer.com | Zoonotic Diseases
AbstractMosquitoes in nature may acquire multiple bloodmeals (BMs) over the course of their lifetime; however, incorporation of frequent feeding behavior in laboratory vector competence studies is rarely done.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com | Zoonotic Diseases
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
clpmag.com | Andy Lundin |Zoonotic Diseases
Summary: Aces Diagnostics and Focus on Lyme have announced LymeSeek, a new diagnostic test for Lyme disease, capable of detecting the disease at all stages, including within 14 days of infection, with over 90% accuracy, aiming for FDA approval. Takeaways:LymeSeek improves early-stage detection of Lyme disease, surpassing current tests’ accuracy of less than 50%. The test uses advanced biomarkers and machine learning to provide faster, more reliable diagnoses.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
clpmag.com | Andy Lundin |Zoonotic Diseases
Summary: Abbott’s Pandemic Preparedness Survey found that while pandemic readiness has improved since COVID-19, significant gaps remain in surveillance programs, public health funding, and testing infrastructure capabilities worldwide. Takeaways:Critical Gaps Identified: Experts highlight the need for better pathogen surveillance programs, increased public health funding, and improved testing infrastructure as top priorities for pandemic preparedness.
