January 8, 2025
Bird flu H5N1 claims first human life in U.S.: 'We remain vigilant'
“Regarding this first human death, it’s important to recognize that this is the only case,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
January 6, 2025
Cats keep catching and spreading a puzzling and deadly disease: Is your cat safe?
The U.S. isn't fully capturing spread in pets like cats, compared to surveillance for livestock and people, said the study’s senior author, Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
December 19, 2024
40 years later, the Pitt Men’s Study is still breaking ground in the fight against AIDS
The Pitt Men’s Study recently commemorated 40 years of trailblazing research, including contributions to more than 1,700 scientific articles.
December 19, 2024
Polio is eradicated in Canada. Will vaccine skepticism usher in a return?
Peter Salk professor in the department of infectious diseases and microbiology, explained that the public’s fear of serious diseases has diminished over time, as the terrifying effects of polio have faded from memory.
December 17, 2024
Son of polio vaccine creator says he is 'relieved' Trump supports vaccine
CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Peter Salk, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology, about the importance of vaccines, misinformation and his views on today's vaccinations.
December 12, 2024
Could cats become a carrier of bird flu?
The new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in cats, which tend to have frequent contact with both wild animals and people, said Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Professor and Chair Suresh Kuchipudi.
November 20, 2024
MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center Refunded
Congratulations to the MAAETC for renewed funding for United States Public Health Service Region 3 (Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia). It is our honor and privilege to continue to be part of the response to the HIV epidemic and related conditions for another 5 years with funding from the Ryan White Program, Part F, USPHS, HRSA, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Office of Program Support (Grant # TR7HA53201-01-00).
October 23, 2024
The polio shot heard round the world
Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Peter Salk recalls his father’s great medical achievement.
October 7, 2024
Get Ready with APHA - H5N1 Bird Flu
Bird flu, also known as "avian influenza," is a virus that usually makes birds sick. However, the H5N1 bird flu can affect other animals as well as people. Through their Get Ready initiative, APHA offers helpful fact sheets and infographics on H5N1 and many other public health threats.
September 3, 2024
More than half of HIV-positive Americans are 50+. Figuring out care is complex
Linda Frank, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology, advocates for routine testing for HIV by primary care physicians.
August 19, 2024
Expert Insights: Could the next pandemic be lurking closer than we think?
Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Chair Suresh Kuchipudi provides insight on bird flu preparedness.
July 22, 2024
How to protect against West Nile Virus this summer
The last reported human case of West Nile Virus occurred in September 2023, however, Dr. Ernesto Marques, an associate professor in the department of infectious disease and microbiology, cautions that West Nile cases are likely underreported.
July 22, 2024
In pandemic's shadow, risk of animal to human disease spread still high
"The general understanding is that the more frequent such interactions are, the (more the) risk of disease transmission heightens," said Suresh Kuchipudi, chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
June 24, 2024
Record-breaking rise in deadly infections in Japan renews focus on the mysteries of strep
“When a patient comes in with group A strep in the blood, unless they have a wound, you often don’t know how it got into the body,” said Lee Harrison, professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases and microbiology.
May 29, 2024