Infectious Disease

“Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas, CDC confirms” (CNN) February 3, 2016

The first identified case of the Zika virus acquired in the continental United States has been confirmed in Texas, contracted via sexual transmission. The CDC is expected to release guidelines…

Misconceptions and the Spread of Infectious Disease June 5, 2014

by Brittany Linkous New and improved medical treatments for infectious diseases are vital to improving global health security; however, public education is equally important. Myths and misperceptions regarding infectious diseases…