Infectious Disease

Infectious disease researchers at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are helping the USDA launch stronger surveillance testing of wild animals for SARS-CoV-2

A life-threatening illness that can cause severe neurological symptoms, Powassan cases are on the rise in parts of the U.S., says an expert at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Professor Jonathan Runstadler co-authors this Boston Globe opinion piece illustrating the critical role of field research and surveillance to detect viruses that are potential threats to domestic animals and humans.

STOP Spillover is strengthening our capacity to reduce the risks of emerging pathogens

Expert Sam R. Telford, III, from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine debunks and confirms the best advice for a mosquito-free summer

Professor Jonathan Runstadler is quoted in a JAMA story on highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus that urges vigilance amidst the spread of the virus in mammals, including 28 domestic cats in Poland that recently tested positive

Professor Sam Telford shared advice with NIH News in Health about taking precautions against ticks when outside this summer.

Professor Sam Telford is quoted throughout a Verywell Health article on what the future of Lyme Disease vaccines will look like.

Scientist Wendy Puryear is featured on the CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast talking about her research and avian influenza spillover in seals.