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Survey: Most Americans confused about Zika

Stephanie Soucheray

Oct 28, 2016

About 80% of Americans are aware of Zika, but only 40% understand how the virus is transmitted.

Health system study finds big jump in C diff, MDR organisms

Chris Dall

Oct 28, 2016

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CIDRAP-ASP hosted the CDC's Lauri Hicks, DO, as she presented “Improving Antibiotic Use in Outpatient Settings” on October 19, 2016.

Worsening cholera in Haiti, Yemen prompts stepped-up response

Lisa Schnirring

Oct 28, 2016

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Zika

A CIDRAP-compiled list of links to the latest updates, resources, guidelines, and Twitter feeds on Zika virus infection.

CDC chief: Antibiotic resistance 'scary' threat to modern medicine

Chris Dall

Oct 27, 2016

Frieden: "Urgent actions can save both lives and money."

Sanofi taps Brazilian researchers to speed Zika vaccine

Lisa Schnirring

Oct 27, 2016

Also, the CDC reports more cases in pregnant women, travelers, and residents of US territories.

Study: Dangerous bacteria can end up on nurses' scrubs

Chris Dall

Oct 27, 2016

The pockets and sleeves of nurses' scrubs showed contamination 10% of the time.

Wolbachia efforts ramp up to fight Zika in Brazil, Colombia

Lisa Schnirring

Oct 26, 2016

Elsewhere, Florida notes 9 new local cases, and the WHO spells out its research agenda.

Inside CIDRAP

Sep 21, 2016
Through a new collaborative called Conscience of Antimicrobial Resistance Accountability (CARA), CIDRAP will continue to be a critical informational platform for healthcare providers on the frontlines of the antimicrobial resistance crisis.

Sep 9, 2016
Science editorial "Ebola and Zika: Cautionary tales" by Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH.

Jan 29, 2016
New York Times editorial on Zika epidemic and why we need to be proactive regarding infectious diseases, by Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH.

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