This Week in Virology

TWiV 1180: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin

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Jan 4, 2025
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Daniel Griffin
Dr. Daniel Griffin, an expert in infectious diseases, shares critical insights on the recent surge of norovirus outbreaks and H5N1 avian influenza cases. He reviews statistics on RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, and discusses the usefulness of the WastewaterScan dashboard. Griffin also highlights the promising results of Molnupiravir in reducing mortality rates and points listeners to Columbia University's long COVID treatment center. This engaging session balances serious topics with an emphasis on community health measures and ongoing vaccine research.
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ANECDOTE

Meeting Jimmy Carter

  • Daniel Griffin met Jimmy Carter at a guinea worm presentation.
  • Carter was dedicated to eradicating guinea worm disease, reducing cases from 3.5 million to near zero.
INSIGHT

Norovirus Surge

  • Norovirus activity is currently high, causing many outbreaks and hospitalizations.
  • Soap and water are crucial for prevention, as alcohol-based sanitizers are less effective.
INSIGHT

Avian Flu Update

  • H5N1 avian flu, present since 1997, spread via birds, has a new 2021 variant infecting various animals.
  • A Canadian teen's severe case involved potential human-adaptive mutations, highlighting concerns despite vaccines and antivirals.
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