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Prof. Éric CAUMES
Prof. É. CAUMES

Infectious diseases, PARIS, France

Prof. Davidson H. HAMER
Prof. D.H. HAMER

Infectious diseases, BOSTON, USA

Prof. Tomas JELINEK
Prof. T. JELINEK

Infectious diseases, BERLIN, Germany

Dr. Aisha KHATIB
Dr. A. KHATIB

Infectious diseases, TORONTO, Canada

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Prof. S. HOULE

Pharmacy, WATERLOO, Canada

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Oropouche virus - a new threat to travelers

Published on 06/01/2026 |  Synthesis  | Pr David HAMER 1 min.

After years of relatively low level endemic transmission, a number of travel-associated cases of Oropouche virus infection have been identified among travelers to Cuba and Brazil.

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Chikungunya Infection is a Growing Threat for International Travelers

Published on 16/12/2025 |  Synthesis  | Pr Tomas Jelinek 1 min.

Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted primarily through the bites of infected Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and the Pacific Islands. Due to increasing...

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Biothreats Emergence, Analysis, and Communications Network (BEACON)

Published on 21/10/2025 |  Synthesis  | Pr David Hamer 1 min.

BEACON is an exciting new open access network for identifying, analyzing, and communicating about emerging infections.

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Avian influenza and egg-derived vaccines: Should we be concerned?

Published on 16/09/2025 |  Synthesis  | Dr Sherilyn Houle 1 min.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 [HPAI-A(H5N1)] has affected 108 countries across 5 continents as of December 2024, including 500 bird species and 70 mammalian species. While the risk to humans is currently low and cases in humans have been largely among dairy and poultry workers, concerns about...

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Chikungunya – 2025 Indian Ocean Outbreak

Published on 02/09/2025 |  Synthesis  | Pr David Hamer 1 min.

Professor David Hamer (Boston University) talks to us today about 2025 Chikungunya Outbreak in the Indian Ocean region. Find out more in this video accompanied by his slides: ...