Measles virus (MeV) is making a comeback globally, with declining immunization coverage driving emerging outbreaks. Measles infection is typified by initial cold-like symptoms (a fever and sore throat), followed by a cough, runny nose, lack of appetite and energy, a blotchy red rash, and “Koplik’s spots”. A great proportion of these symptoms relate to the … Continue reading Pathogen Profiles: Measles Virus
Dried Blood Spots: Collecting your own blood
Older adult populations are underrepresented in clinical trials, with poor health status or accessibility issues serving as barriers. Those living in rural or remote communities are less likely to participate, and are unfairly excluded given their proximity from central testing facilities. So too, despite making up upwards of 30% of the American population, people of … Continue reading Dried Blood Spots: Collecting your own blood
Infectious Disease Rhetoric & Stigma: Evolution over Time
The impact of infectious diseases extends far beyond the symptoms experienced, hospitalizations observed, number of lives lost, and jobs left uncertain due to associated economic upheaval. Across distinct health systems and even cultures, particular social consequences and stigmas seem to be associated with infectious disease outbreaks both large and small. So topical has this become … Continue reading Infectious Disease Rhetoric & Stigma: Evolution over Time