Microbiology in the Headlines - H5N1, Plague, Measles, and More

Explore recent microbiology headlines in this 29-minute video featuring Dr. Ben Pinsky and Dr. Greg Berry. Delve into the USDA's testing for H5N1 in ground beef, a surprising bubonic plague case in Oregon, the resurgence of measles in the U.S., local malaria reappearance, and a study on Neosporin's potential to prevent viral infections. Learn about H5N1 influenza virus updates, including concerns about dairy cattle infections and human transmission. Understand the transmission and historical context of bubonic plague. Examine the increase in measles cases and the importance of vaccination. Discover recent locally acquired malaria cases in the U.S. and their historical context. Analyze the implications of Neosporin's potential role in preventing viral infections. Gain insights from the Journal of Clinical Microbiology's Editors in Conversation series, hosted by JCM Editor in Chief Alex McAdam and Dr. Elli Theel, and supported by the American Society for Microbiology.