Bats are incredibly diverse organisms with over 1400 species documented worldwide, occupying a variety of ecological niches. This diversity extends to their status as pathogen reservoirs. Bats are host to a wide range of pathogens that includes Ebola virus, Marburg virus, Nipah virus, Hendra virus, Rabies, and coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2. […]
As infectious disease modelers, one of the greatest challenges we face is in accurately reflecting the complexities of transmission, particularly human behavior. Important factors we must consider, like adherence to public health measures and variations in social distancing, are difficult or even impossible to measure directly. We are then led […]
Prior to large scale immunization programs introduced in the 1940s, pertussis, or whooping cough, was a leading cause of childhood mortality. Despite this, pertussis has experienced a resurgence in recent decades, the cause for which remains a contested subject. One hypothesis suggests that immunological blunting—where maternally transferred antibodies potentially interfere […]
Monarch butterflies in North America are plagued by a debilitating protozoan parasite. A new study from the University of Georgia showed that constant exposure to high temperatures severely limits parasite development and also lowers monarch survival. The findings, recently published in Proceedings of the Royal Society Series B, have implications […]
The expansion of wild pig populations in the United States threatens increased agricultural damage, disruption of fragile ecosystems, and the transmission of disease to livestock and human populations. Wild pigs are highly adaptable animals that reproduce quickly, and their distribution is spreading rapidly. This expanding range necessitates greater surveillance and […]
Many communities depend upon the seafood production for both food security and their livelihoods. Addressing infectious disease in this sector is crucial not only in reducing their economic impact, but the potential risks to human health. Effective management and mitigation strategies are essential to ensuring the sustainability and resilience of […]
Socioeconomic disparities impact individuals in every area of their lives. The impact of infectious disease is no exception. Addressing the complexities of socioeconomic status, exposure and vulnerability to disease, and health outcomes is crucial for policy makers to design more effective and equitable public health strategies. CEID members Asma Azizi […]
CEID members Zane Billings, Justin Bahl, and Andreas Handel are part of a team of researchers investigating the impact of demographic and host factors on influenza vaccine efficacy in different age groups. All data used in the study derived from participants who were recruited from the University of Georgia and […]
CEID members Alexander T. Strauss, Daniel C. Suh, Elizabeth M. Warburton, Michael J. Yabsley, and Christopher A. Cleveland were part of a team of researchers examining infection prevalence and its effects on fitness in Daphnia populations in North American ponds. Infections peak in spring when Daphnia biomass is highest but […]
CEID members Dr. Ashutosh K. Pathak and Justine C. Shiau led a team of researchers investigating the impact of additional blood meal(s) on the development of vector-borne parasites and pathogens in mosquitoes, particularly the spread of malaria and possible control strategies to be employed in the face of rising insecticide […]
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