Outbreak News Interviews

Robert Herriman
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Outbreak News Interviews

Interviews with expert guests on issues of infectious diseases, research, medicine and health.

  1. SEP 18

    Raccoon roundworm cases investigated in Los Angeles County

    The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports investigating two unrelated cases of Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm) in children residing in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. On today's show, I will talk a little about the little known and very dangerous raccoon roundworm.

    13 min

  2. SEP 17

    Tattoos: Some things to consider with Adam Friedman, MD

    A recent Pew Research Center survey found nearly a third of American adults have a tattoo and almost a quarter have more than one. Today, I'd like to look at some things to consider when deciding on a tattoo-- what risks are there when getting a tattoo and how should you take care of it afterwards? Joining me today to discuss these issues is Adam Friedman, MD. Dr Friedman is a professor and the chair of dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Watch the video interview at Outbreak News TV

    20 min

  3. SEP 12

    Listeria and the multi-state outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat

    The recent Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats have received much national attention. Besides a massive recall of more than 7 million pounds of deli meat, this has been the largest Listeria outbreak in the US in more than a decade. Joining me today to talk about listeria and the outbreak is Brenda Wilson, PhD. Dr Wilson is a professor of microbiology and adjunct professor of pathobiology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Watch the video version on YouTube

    29 min

  4. SEP 8

    Canada: Human rabies case reported in Ontario. First case in the province in decades

    In this podcast, I look at the recent report of a human rabies case reported in Ontario, Canada. Watch the video version on Outbreak News TV

    9 min

  5. SEP 3

    Parvovirus B19 health advisory

    A few weeks ago, the CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States. So what is Parvovirus B19 and why this alert? Joining me today to discuss the viral disease is Judy Stone, MD. Judy is an infectious disease specialist and a longtime contributor to Forbes.com.

    21 min

  6. SEP 2

    Swine flu in the United States

    In this Outbreak Newscast, I go over the most recent human influenza A variant virus, or "swine flu" cases reported in the US. I also talk about some information about the viruses and things you can do to prevent infection.

    9 min

  7. AUG 24

    Outbreak News This Week: Zika in India, Dengue in Florida, EEE, H5N1 bird flu and Legionnaires' disease

    On this episode of Outbreak News This Week, I look at several stories on mosquito-borne diseases, in light of World Mosquito Day on August 20, the latest on H5N1 avian influenza and Legionnaires' disease.

    19 min

  8. AUG 19

    Toxoplasmosis 101 with Fatima Khan, MPhil

    On today’s podcast, we’re going to look at a parasite that is relatively common in people, however, and fortunately, actual disease is rare. And that parasite is Toxoplasma gondii. Joining me today for a Toxoplasmosis 101 is Fatima Khan. Fatima is a parasitologist who hails from Islamabad , Pakistan and she has written about parasites for several media outlets.

    16 min
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Interviews with expert guests on issues of infectious diseases, research, medicine and health.

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  • Creator
    Robert Herriman
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    590
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    Clean
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