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Infectious Diseases and Clinical Xenotransplantation
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Past Podcasts
Volume 7-2001 and Volume 5-1999 are links to podcasts recorded in 2015 about articles that appeared in EID during those years. Volume 12-2006 is a link to a podcast recorded in 2018.
Volume 17—2011
Volume 17, Number 12—December 2011
Sealpox Virus in Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Facility
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Benjamin Monroe, a CDC health scientist, discusses the sealpox virus and its impact on marine rehabilitation facilities.
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View full-text article: Sealpox Virus in Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Facilities, North America, 2007–2009
The Life and Death of Anaplasma
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Dr. Setu Vora, medical director of critical care and physician director of performance improvement at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, reads his poem The Life and Death of Anaplasma and discusses the poem’s origins.
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View full-text article: The Life and Death of Anaplasma
Washington (Wash) C. Winn: In Memoriam
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Dr. Mike Miller and Dr. David Walker dicuss the career and life of noted clinical biologist, Dr. Washington C. Winn Jr.
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View full-text article: In Memoriam: Washington C. (Wash) Winn Jr. (1941–2011)
Volume 17, Number 11—November 2011
Cholera in the United States
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Anna Newton, Surveillance Epidemiologist at CDC, discusses cholera that was brought to the United States during an outbreak in Haiti and the Dominican Republic (Hispaniola).
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View full-text article: Cholera in United States Associated with Epidemic in Hispaniola
Flu Resistance to Antiviral Drug in North Carolina
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Dr. Katrina Sleeman, Associate Service Fellow at CDC, discusses resistance to an antiviral flu drug in North Carolina.
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View full-text article: Influenza B Viruses with Mutation in the Neuraminidase Active Site, North Carolina, USA, 2010–11
In Memoriam: David Judson Sencer, A Public Health Giant
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Dr. Jeffery Koplan, Director of the Emory Global Health Institute at Emory University, reflects on the career of Dr. David Sencer.
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View full-text article: In Memoriam: David Judson Sencer, A Public Health Giant
Volume 17, Number 10—October 2011
Clostridium difficile Infection in Outpatients
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Dr. Jon Mark Hirshon, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, discusses Clostridium difficile infection in outpatients.
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View full-text article: Clostridium difficile Infection in Outpatients, Maryland and Connecticut, USA, 2002–2007
Investigating Shigella sonnei Infections
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Dr. Nancy Strockbine, Chief of the Escherichia and Shigella Reference Unit at CDC, discusses Shigella sonnei infections.
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View full-text article: Global Distribution of Shigella sonnei Clones
Volume 17, Number 9—September 2011
Investigating Mycobacterium chelonae-abscessus Complex
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Keith Simmon, scientist at Isentio US discusses research that was done while he was at ARUP laboratories, discusses a new classification of Mycobacterium chelonae-abscessus complex.
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View full-text article: Mycobacterium chelonae-abscessus Complex Associated with Sinopulmonary Disease, Northeastern USA
Volume 17, Number 8—August 2011
Spread of Measles Virus in Europe
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Dr. Paul Rota, team lead for the Measles Laboratory, Division of Viral Diseases, at CDC, talks about a measles virus survey in Europe, 2008–2011.
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View full-text article: Spread of Measles Virus D4-Hamburg, Europe, 2008–2011
Diarrheal Illness
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Dr. Steve Monroe, director of CDC's Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, discusses diarrheal illness, its causes, and prevention.
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View full-text article: Control and Prevention of Viral Gastroenteritis
Volume 17, Number 7—July 2011
A Melioidosis Case in Arizona
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David Blaney, Medical Officer, Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch, discusses an unusual melioidosis case in Arizona.
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View full-text article: Epidemiology and Investigation of Melioidosis, Southern Arizona
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
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Dr. Adam MacNeil, epidemiologist with Viral Special Pathogens Branch at CDC, discusses hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
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View full-text article: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, United States, 1993–2009
Deadly Parasite in Raccoons
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Dr. Shira Shafir, Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the UCLA School of Public Health, discusses a study about roundworms in raccoons and their effect on the environment.
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View full-text article: Viability of Baylisascaris procyonis Eggs
More Trouble from Ticks
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Dr. Chris Paddock, a rickettsiologist and infectious disease pathologist discusses a tick-transmitted bacterium, Rickettsia parkeri.
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View full-text article: Rickettsia parkeri Rickettsiosis, Argentina
Volume 17, Number 6—June 2011
Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection
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In this podcast, CDC's Dr. Chris Van Beneden discusses the dangers of group A strep infections.
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View full-text article: Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection and Vaccine Implications, Auckland, New Zealand
Antiviral Prophylaxis and H1N1
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Dr. Richard Pebody, a consultant epidemiologist at the Health Protection Agency in London, UK, discusses the use of antiviral post-exposure prophylaxis and pandemic H1N1.
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View full-text article: Use of Antiviral Drugs to Reduce Household Transmission of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009, United Kingdom
Reflections on 30 Years of AIDS—Part 1
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Dr. Kevin DeCock, director of The Center for Global Health at CDC, reflects on 30 years of the AIDS epidemic.
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View full-text article: Reflections on 30 Years of AIDS
Reflections on 30 Years of AIDS—Part 2
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Dr. James Curran, Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health and Co-Director of Emory's Center for AIDS Research, and Dr. Harold Jaffe, CDC's Associate Director for Science, reflect on 30 years of the AIDS epidemic.
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View full-text article: Reflections on 30 Years of AIDS
Volume 17, Number 5—May 2011
Probable Unusual Transmission of Zika Virus
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This podcast discusses a study about the probable unusual transmission of Zika Virus Infection from a scientist to his wife, published in the May 2011 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Dr. Brian Foy, Associate Professor at Colorado State University, shares details of this event.
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View full-text article: Probable Non–Vector-borne Transmission of Zika Virus, Colorado, USA
Vector-borne Infections
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This podcast discusses emerging vector-borne pathogens, their role as prominent contributors to emerging infectious diseases, how they're spread, and the ineffectiveness of mosquito control methods.
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View full-text article: Vector-borne Infections
Babesiosis in Lower Hudson Valley, New York
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This podcast discusses a study about an increase in babesiosis in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York state. Dr. Julie Joseph, Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College, shares details of this study.
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View full-text article: Babesiosis in Lower Hudson Valley, New York, USA
Crab Hole Mosquito Blues—The Story
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This podcast reports on a humorous song that takes a look at a very serious human and equine disease. Written and performed by the MARU Health Angels Band, Bill Dietz, director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity at CDC, talks about the song,"Crab Hole Mosquito Blues", and the history behind it.
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View full-text article: The Crab Hole Mosquito Blues
Crab Hole Mosquito Blues — The Song
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This podcast is a song about a major epizoodemic of a serious human and equine disease written and performed by the MARU Health Angels Band. Band members: K.M. Johnson, T.E. Walton (Retired); D.F. Antczak (Cornell University); W.H. Dietz (CDC); and D.H. Martin (Louisiana State University Health Science Center).
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View full-text article: The Crab Hole Mosquito Blues
Volume 17, Number 4—April 2011
Human Infection in Wild Mountain Gorillas
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This podcast discusses a study about the transmission of Human Metapneumovirus Infection to wild mountain gorillas in Rwanda in 2009, published in the April 2011 issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Dr. Ian Lipkin, Director of the Center for Infection and Immunity and Dr. Gustavo Palacios, investigator in the Center of Infection & Immunity share details of this study.
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View full-text article: Human Metapneumovirus Infection in Wild Mountain Gorillas, Rwanda
Vaccinia Virus Infections in a Martial Arts Gym
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This podcast discusses an outbreak of vaccinia virus in Maryland in 2008. Christine Hughes, a health scientist with the Poxvirus and Rabies Branch at CDC, and co-author of a paper in the April 2011 issue of CDC's journal, discusses vaccinia virus infections in a martial arts gym.
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View full-text article: Vaccinia Virus Infections in Martial Arts Gym, Maryland, USA, 2008
In Memoriam: Dr. Frank John Fenner
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This podcast reflects on one of the greatest pioneers in virology, Dr. Frank John Fenner. Dr. Frederick Murphy, a member of EID's editorial board and the Institute of Medicine, and professor of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, shares professional and personal stories of Dr. Frank Fenner.
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View full-text article: In Memoriam: Frank John Fenner (1914–2010)
Volume 17, Number 3—March 2011
Tuberculosis Outbreak Investigations in the U.S.
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In this podcast, Dr Kiren Mitruka, medical officer with CDC's Tuberculosis Outbreak Investigations team, discusses tuberculosis outbreak investigations in the U.S. from 2002-2008.
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View full-text article: Tuberculosis Outbreak Investigations in the United States, 2002–2008
Elephant-to-Human Transmission of Tuberculosis
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This podcast reports on the transmission of TB from elephants to humans. Dr. Rendi Murphree, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Vanderbilt University Visiting Scholar, discusses the recent elephant-to-human transmission of tuberculosis at an elephant refuge in Tennessee.
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View full-text article: Elephant-to-Human Transmission of Tuberculosis, 2009
Bridging Implementation, Knowledge, and Ambition Gaps to Eliminate Tuberculosis
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In this podcast, Dr. Kenneth Castro, director of CDC's Division of Tuberculosis Eliminatio,discusses bridging implementation, knowledge, and ambition gaps to eliminate tuberculosis.
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View full-text article: Bridging Implementation, Knowledge, and Ambition Gaps to Eliminate Tuberculosis in the United States and Globally
Volume 17, Number 2—February 2011
Zoonoses in the Bedroom
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This podcast reports on some of the diseases pet owners can acquire from their pets. Public health veterinarian, Dr. Heather Bair-Brake, describes the connection between disease and pets sleeping in their owner's beds.
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View full-text article: Zoonoses in the Bedroom
Volume 17, Number 1—January 2011
Public Health Implications of Cysticercosis Acquired in the United States
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In this podcast, Dr. Patricia Wilkins, a research microbiologist at CDC, discusses an infection caused by the larvae of Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm.
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View full-text article: Public Health Implications of Cysticercosis Acquired in the United States
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