This Week in Virology TWiV 1218: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
May 17, 2025
Join infectious disease specialist Dr. Daniel Griffin as he dives into pressing public health challenges. He discusses the disturbing cancellation of CDC committees and rising mpox cases in Sierra Leone. Dr. Griffin also sheds light on the ongoing measles outbreaks and the importance of vaccination amid these crises. Unpacking insights from wastewater analysis, he emphasizes its role in tracking COVID-19. He also explores the connection between long COVID, obesity, and emerging treatment options like remdesivir, pushing for advocacy in health policy.
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Impact of Advisory Committee Shutdown
- The termination of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee threatens evidence-based infection prevention in US healthcare.
- This committee protected patients and healthcare workers via expert guidance for over 30 years.
Bird Flu Infection in Cats
- Domestic cats can be infected by avian influenza viruses and pose a risk for zoonotic spillover.
- Documented cat infections are underreported due to low testing even though thousands have occurred globally.
Measles and Vaccine Hesitancy
- Measles outbreaks continue largely due to unvaccinated communities and vaccine misinformation.
- Quarantining unvaccinated schoolchildren is an enforced measure to control spread where vaccination rates are low.
